Worcester board of ed gets update on evolving math instruction 

As the school system struggles with math results, the Worcester County Board of Education recently heard a presentation on the complexities and rigors of instruction. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  A...

Worcester County nixes rec storage buildings on ag land

A text amendment permitting recreational storage buildings on Worcester County’s agricultural land failed to pass at the County Commissioners’ June 18 meeting. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer A...

Maryland department of housing issues $3.8M in bonds to Berlin

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has officially issued $3.8 million in bonds to support planned infrastructure improvements in the Town of Berlin. Funds to cover electric m...

Maryland Coastal Bays conducts herp searches

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program hosted two volunteer surveys last month to assess the species diversity of reptiles and amphibians, or herps, in the area. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  The Marylan...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 7/4/24: Field of flags nothing less than inspiring

Anyone who walked through the dozens of flags flying at full staff over the last six weeks in Ocean Pines probably found it impossible to not wonder about the stories each flag represents. Since May 1...

Legion donates funds for new flag poles in Berlin

The Berlin American Legion Post #123 recently provided the town with funding to replace three flag poles at the Main and West streets memorial sites in downtown. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  The Be...

Inaugural Pocomoke River Raft Race, Snow Hill festival and fireworks, set July 5

The inaugural Pocomoke River Raft Race will precede the Town off Snow Hill’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show and holiday celebration this year on Friday at Sturgis Park. Inaugural Pocomoke ...

Maryland department of housing secretary tours Pocomoke, Snow Hill

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day traveled across Worcester County on June 26 to learn about the needs of the area. Maryland Department of Housing and Communi...

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...