By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Halloween events continue as the Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee gears up for its Pumpkins in the Park event. Businesses and individuals can donate $25 to the group, which will be used for Berlin beautification efforts. In return, they will receive a pumpkin and glow light. They may decorate the… Read more »
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Berlin’s Pumpkins in the Park announced; First-year event hosted by horticulture committee around Decatur park pond
Committee pleased with election revisions; Vendor reports 28% of Pines property owners chose to vote electronically
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association recently reviewed this year’s Board of Directors election process. In August, OPA homeowners voted to fill the two seats on the community’s governing group that were up for grabs. Then-President Rick Farr, who now acts as vice president, and Director Jeff Heavner, both incumbents, were reelected… Read more »
Taylor House Museum hosting movie Sunday; Book festival to return on Oct. 19 with readings, new Berlin Book Award concept
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House Museum has a busy slate of events this month. On Sunday, Oct. 13, the facility will show the Halloween classic “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at 7 p.m. on its lawn. The event is free, but donations to the museum are welcome. Snacks will be for… Read more »
County budgets $587K for marketing spend through different mediums
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 11, 2024) Drumming up new tourists to visit Maryland’s Coast using Google and Facebook will account for a majority of advertising dollars spent by Worcester County’s tourism office in 2025. “The most targeted, effective and measurable medium is digital,” wrote county tourism director Melanie Pursel in a memo to… Read more »
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Owner transitions passion for gardening into business
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Berlin store receives small business grant
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Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/10/2024: Re-elect incumbents to board of education
Re-elect incumbents to board of education To get right to the point, Jon Andes, Elena McComas and Donald Smack have our endorsement in this year’s Worcester County Board of Education election. These three incumbents have done their jobs over the past four years — through some exceptionally tough times — and should be returned to… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Generosity after a call for donations overwhelming
Generosity after a call for donations overwhelming Editor, On Thursday and Friday, October 4-5, a plea for help was issued to citizens of Worcester County to bring much needed supplies that were needed in North Carolina for towns that were ravaged by the remnants of hurricane Helene. Large amounts of rain, wind and horrific flooding… Read more »