Letter To The Editor: Another early voting site needed for south end

Another early voting site needed for south end Editor, Over the years, voting has been made more convenient with Vote-by-Mail and Early Voting added to Election Day voting. If the Worcester County Com...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/17/2024: Sunset, cocktails and legally risky business

Sunset, cocktails and legally risky business The Ocean Pines Association’s tax-exempt status and federal anti-discrimination laws suggest that a more suitable name for the proposed “Sunset and Coc...

County opposing potential 35-acre solar farm project

Brian Shane Staff Writer A proposed utility-scale solar power project on the edge of Berlin has been rejected by Worcester County leaders, though it still has a chance of being kept alive by state off...

Plea deal possible in former day care worker abuse case

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Plea negotiations are underway for a former childcare worker charged with neglect and failure to report child abuse following an investigation into an infant classro...

Andes, McComas hold forth; School board candidates have forum to themselves with opponents absent

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two of the four Worcester County Board of Education candidates attended a town hall last Thursday to discuss current matters ahead of next month’s election. Sponsored by...

Jail contract renewed by county despite ongoing suit

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County officials unanimously voted to renew the service contract for the medical provider at the county jail, even as that provider is a defendant named in a pend...

Hearing set on insurance worries; State administration will hold virtual meeting, gather feedback on ongoing issue

Owners of manufactured homes are encouraged to attend a virtual meeting regarding ongoing insurance issues. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Maryland Insurance Administration will hold a virtual hearing to ...

Berlin posts full calendar for October; From IPAs to pumpkins, Halloween and cars, town has plenty to celebrate

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s event calendar is chock-full of autumnal and Halloween ongoings this October. Berlin’s Fall Cruisers, a vintage car show, is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 12, f...

Berlin’s Pumpkins in the Park announced; First-year event hosted by horticulture committee around Decatur park pond

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Halloween events continue as the Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee gears up for its Pumpkins in the Park event. Businesses and individuals can donate $25 t...

Committee pleased with election revisions; Vendor reports 28% of Pines property owners chose to vote electronically

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association recently reviewed this year’s Board of Directors election process. In August, OPA homeowners voted to fill the two seats on the community’s...