Jack Caldwell

Jack Caldwell Ocean Pines Jack Edward Caldwell, 88, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully at home on November 29. Jack, also known as Graham to many of his friends, was born in York County, PA, son of the l...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 12/5/2024: Public schools again rank high in Maryland

Public schools again rank high in Maryland Congratulations to Worcester County Public Schools, which this week were recognized — again — as one of the top-performing school systems in the state. T...

Chief updates on traffic violations, cell tower project

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Since the community’s September meeting, the Ocean Pines Police Department has handled 138 traffic violations, and it is making progress toward furthering the cell phone...

Newark slaughter business receives special exception

By Brian Shane Staff Writer A Worcester County cattle famer was granted permission to slaughter cows for butchering on his own property instead of having to outsource the job. Call it the Ewell Rule. ...

OPVFD issues holiday safety tips

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department cautions residents to practice cooking and Christmas tree safety as the holidays quickly approach. OPVFD President Joe Enste warn...

OPA group reviews water quality test results

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The community’s marine activities advisory committee finds that Ocean Pines’ water quality is “excellent” per preliminary testing. On Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Oce...

Arts Council opens ‘Art for the Heart’ gallery in Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council is opening its Art for the Heart Little Free Gallery this week to serve as a designated space for sharing and observing creative work. Ac...

OPA joins resort in wind farm challenge, partnering as co-plaintiff with Worcester, OC, others

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association has joined the legal fight against wind turbines off Ocean City. At the community’s monthly board meeting last Saturday, the OPA Board of Dir...

Holiday festivities planned for Taylor House Museum; Events include candlelight tours, scavenger hunt, more

Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will welcome residents and visitors to upcoming winter and holiday festivities. The Taylor House, located at 208 N. Main Street in Be...

Letter To The Editor: Stakeholders watching school board closely moving ahead

Stakeholders watching school board closely moving ahead Editor, Congratulations to Elena McComas on her successful run for the Worcester County school board. She ran a campaign supported by at least t...