Ocean Pines launches ‘Rock the Park’ events

The Ocean Pines Association’s Recreation and Parks Department is offering family-friendly events all summer long through its “Rock the Park” initiative. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  T...

Berlin store receives small business grant

Furnishings and decor business House Berlin recently received a $10,000 grant to enhance the store’s offerings and provide an improved shopping experience for town residents and tourists. By Tara Fi...

Ocean Pines Fourth of July festivities set for day of holiday

The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to host a Fourth of July festival and fireworks celebration on July 4 at Veterans Memorial Park. The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Depa...

Annual Berlin fireworks show set July 3

The Town of Berlin is sticking to tradition and however celebrating Independence Day a day early on July 3 with a fireworks show to begin at 9 p.m. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  As the Fourth of Jul...

Oceans Calling, Country Calling tests get promoter’s licenses

Following the success of last year’s Oceans Calling Festival, members of the board of license commissioners last week approved a pair of promoter’s licenses for a two-part concert series in Ocean ...

Worcester board of ed approves FY 25 budget with some cuts, reduced staff raises

In a 4-1 vote, the Worcester County Board of Education recently adopted a revised budget for the upcoming fiscal year that provides raises for teachers and support personnel following the county commi...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 6/27/24: Slow progress on bays shows tough job ahead

Progress is painfully slow, but the overall state of the coastal bays and their tributaries is slightly better than it has been over the years, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program reported this week. Ho...

Worcester County adopts state of emergency plan for schools

The Worcester County Board of Education unanimously approved the adoption of the prolonged state of emergency plan, a preventative measure if events such as the COVID-19 pandemic force school closures...

Worcester board of ed gives update on gifted, talented program

Worcester County Coordinator of Instruction Tamara Mills recently discussed the school system’s Gifted and Talented program, including how students are identified and what services are provided. By ...

Gavin Knupp case kicked back to Worcester circuit court

Maryland’s highest court recently denied a petition to dismiss the case against Tyler Mailloux, a Berlin man charged in the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp. By Bethany Hooper, Associat...