Yearly approach only way to control geese These resident geese that flock, eat, breed and everything else around the ponds in Ocean Pines are like a recurring case of heartburn for which there is no permanent or easy cure. Although the majestic Canada goose can be an inspiring sight, especially when is one standing watch… Read more »
Editorial
Bayside Gazette Editorial 11/07/2024: Election results must matter to officials
Election results must matter to officials While Worcester County voters are celebrating or bemoaning the results of Tuesday’s presidential election — 63% of them will be rejoicing and 34% will be grinding their teeth in despair — the only contests in the county turned out the way they should have. In the three county board of… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Governors must protect our states, treasured assets
Governors must protect our states, treasured assets Editor, Having finally returned from out of town, I was glad to get to read the Oct. 25 edition of the paper until I got to the article with the information about The Maryland Coastal Bays Program’s (MCBP) failure to take a stance on the offshore wind farm when… Read more »
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 people who apparently believe that the county’s public school system is the manifestation of everything they see as wrong with society today. We… Read more »
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 our Atlantic Ocean to its Offshore Wind plans. I sat through three hours of “testimony” before my comment time. I was… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: The future of county’s schools at stake in election
The future of county’s schools at stake in election Editor, As the Worcester County Board of Education election approaches, it’s crucial to focus on what’s best for our schools. Re-electing experienced leaders for these seats is key to ensuring our schools receive the support they need to thrive. During their time on the board, the… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Clearing the record on school misinformation
Clearing the record on school misinformation Editor, As Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, I feel it is necessary to address the rhetoric and misinformation about our schools that is circulating throughout this election cycle. While candidates are entitled to their own opinions, I will not stand idly by while our students, teachers, and staff… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/24/2024: Voters, do your jobs and make it count
Voters, do your jobs and make it count Worcester County voters, in this end of the county at least, have the option of casting their ballots now instead of waiting until election day on Nov. 5. Whether they take advantage of this opportunity, of course, depends on their willingness to travel from home or work… Read more »
West OC dispensary will relocate to former Rite Aid on Route 50
Brian Shane Staff Writer West Ocean City could end up with the state’s largest cannabis dispensary, in terms of square footage, after Hi Tide completes a move into a former retail pharmacy space along Route 50 by early 2025. However, the amount of parking required by law at any Worcester County cannabis dispensary is now… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Logging awareness needed throughout Worcester County
Logging awareness needed throughout Worcester County Editor, I am writing to bring awareness to an issue that affects us all. The Maryland Forest Service, a division of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, has released the draft of their 2025 annual work plan. This plan tells what forests in our area are going to be… Read more »