Cell tower in Ocean Pines being discussed by officials

By Tara Fischer  Staff Writer    (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines leaders are discussing building a cell phone tower in the community to improve reception.  At the Saturday, Sept. 28, meeting of the Oce...

Owner transitions passion  for gardening into business

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed ...

Racquet sports proposes new plan

Club officials say option’s lower price tag could lead to increased membership By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Officials from the Ocean Pines Racquet Sports Center are proposing a two-sp...

Chair endorses Ortt Companies despite RFP

Former OPA Board member supports current vendor while process playing out  By Tara Fischer  Staff Writer    (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee Chair Doug Parks w...

Questions swirl over compensation package

Stewart Dobson Editor (Oct. 3, 2024) A discussion Sept. 24 between local commercial fishing operators and representatives of the state Department of Natural Resources about how U.S. Wind intends to co...

BOEM: No plans for turbines 3 ½ miles out

Officials maintain feedback will be vetted before future decisions made on leases Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 3, 2024) Hundreds of community members, joined by local and state representative...

Letter To The Editor: Body armor serves all police officers well even if safe place

Body armor serves all police officers well even if safe place Editor, Your editorial of Sept. 27 concerning the need for OP Police to have body armor (bulletproof vests) is spot on.  To paraphrase yo...

Letter To The Editor: Weigh school board votes  carefully since a lot at stake

Weigh school board votes  carefully since a lot at stake Editor, We’ve all heard the expression “Be careful what you wish for – you just might get it!” This has come across my mind a few ...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/3/2024: Low voter turnouts don’t make sense

Low voter turnouts don’t make sense Congratulations to District 3 Council member Shaneka Nichols, who won reelection walking away Tuesday by garnering 62 votes to her opponent’s 4. But wait, 62 to...

Worcester County approves $40K quote to rebuild Bishopville Park pavilion

Worcester County officials have approved a $40,000 quote to repair the Bishopville Park pavilion, which was brought down in a May storm. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor County officials last week...