Bathtub Races approved, fireworks in Heron Park

By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Berlin’s annual Bathtub Races were approved for this summer and a proposal to relocate July 4 fireworks was abandoned with the prior Heron Park revived during the mayo...

Hill looks to appeal BZA Inn Berlin decision

Longtime resident voices concerns about impact on residential neighborhood By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Worried about the effect the expansion of commercial projects have on residential neighborhood...

Worcester County Commissioner Briefs

By Jack Chavez (May 27, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following during the May 18 meeting: Kari’s Law The commissioners unanimously passed the adoption and enforcement of th...

Communications committee vets host of Pines-based deals

By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) The Ocean Pines Communication Committee discussed the following topics during its meeting on May 20. Pines history panel Reviving discussions about the Ocean Pines Resid...

Covid-19 restaurant outdoor seating permits extended

Ruling allows expansion to accommodate restrictions By Jack Chavez (May 27, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners approved an extension for temporary outdoor seating permits until 60 days after the...

Edward C. Johnson Jr.

Edward C. Johnson Jr. Berlin Edward “Eddie” C. Johnson Jr, 70, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, in Atlantic General Hospital after a long illness. Born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisb...

Paul’s special sauce for stone crab claws

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Reprinted from May 21, 2020 Once again, Capt. Sonny comes through for the win! I know I write about the champions of the sea perhaps too much, but one of my favorite par...

Gazette Cartoon

Cartoon by Jim Adcock The post Gazette Cartoon appeared first on Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette.

Gazette Editorial

Establish separate ethics committee The Ocean Pines Association’s Director and Officer Ethics and Conduct resolution, or B-08 as it is generally known, offers plenty to argue about, but its greatest...

Smooth Cruisin Event Reported, Despite Huge Crowds; OCPD Releases Preliminary Stats

OCEAN CITY — While the 30th Cruisin Ocean City spring event last weekend brought huge crowds, there was nothing too remarkable from a traffic and crime standpoint.The resort was packed last wee...