Viola details recent improvement projects; Yacht Club’s bocce courts improved with new carpet, lights for nighttime play

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines Association officials updated the community on maintenance efforts and ongoing initiatives at the Saturday, Oct. 26, Board of Directors meeting. According to O...

OPA gets multiple bids for food services vendor; GM Viola tells board he will make his recommendation some time in November

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s general manager is looking to make a food and beverage contract recommendation to the board of directors next month. Matt Ortt Companies is...

Berlin signs off on wind energy agreement; Ohio-based farm estimated to save town ratepayers $100,000/year eventually

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin has entered into a purchase power agreement (PPA) with American Municipal Power (AMP) to buy renewable energy from the Blue Creek Wind Farm based in Ohio. Officials...

Women’s Club celebrates 50 years; OPA recognizes group’s five decades of service within Ocean Pines community

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Women’s Club is celebrating 50 years of service, community dedication, and connection. At the OPA Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Oct...

Author reflects on book ahead of library visit

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Library branch will host Eastern Shore author Pat Valdata as she highlights the world’s first women pilots on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. Valdata is a poet ...

Md. probe of school system spending comes up empty

By Stewart Dobson Editor A state Department of Education investigation into accusations that Worcester County Public Schools employees were misusing school money to pay for meals and other expenses un...

Cell tower conversations continue in Ocean Pines

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, Ocean Pines Association officials updated the community on the potential initiative to strengthen the neighborhood’s reception with a cell phone tower. During...

Additional month for Berlin Farmers Mark received well; Vendors, businesses report solid feedback, as town set to add October in 2025

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The extension of the Berlin Farmers Market into October this year was a success, as organizers say the new six-month season will continue going forward. The Berlin Farmers...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/31/2024: Andes, McComas deserve reelection

Andes, McComas deserve reelection The Worcester County Board of Education election in Districts 3 and 5 is, thankfully, rushing toward a conclusion  on Tuesday. It has been a nasty affair, stoked by ...

Letter To Editor: Facts tell the story with offshore wind problems

Facts tell the story with offshore wind problems Editor, I registered for and attended the Oct. 16 Maryland Board of Public Works zoom hearing on US Wind’s application to add millions of acres of ou...