Invitation to join party for primary Editor, Hey, Independent, Libertarian and Unaffiliated voters. It’s unfair that you have no voice in our gubernatorial election on Tuesday June 23, 2026. You are locked out — 22% of Marylanders, one million people, have no affiliation with either the Republican or Democrat party. As the polarization of both… Read more »
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02/12/2026 Bayside Editorial: Ocean City stumbles in Berlin presentation
Ocean City stumbles in Berlin presentation No one can blame the residents of Flower Street, the Berlin mayor and Town Council, or even some individuals connected to the two Stephen Decatur schools on Seahawk Road for opposing Ocean City’s plan to build a sports complex on the eastern edge of town. Because the proposed site… Read more »
02/05/2026 Bayside Editorial: At age 107, he’s seen it all and then some
At age 107, he’s seen it all and then some The question isn’t what you would give a 107-year-old person for his birthday, but what someone of that age might be able to give you. And the answer is: Perspective. It’s impossible to imagine the things Ocean Pines resident John Edward Romm Jr. has seen… Read more »
1/29/2026 Bayside Editorial: Redistricting wrong here and elsewhere
Redistricting wrong here and elsewhere Oh, boo-hoo to Maryland’s Republican lawmakers who are yowling about the unfairness of the Democrats’ effort to redistrict Rep. Andy Harris (R-1st) out of a job in the next election. Their cries of foul and unfairness echo those bellowed by Democrats in Texas last summer and fall when Republican members… Read more »
1/22/2026 Bayside Editorial: Tyson project process needs to be efficient
Tyson project process needs to be efficient Palmer Gillis’ company, Coastal Ventures Properties, has a few ideas for the redevelopment of the Tyson Foods properties on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. Now all he needs is permission to implement them. Well, not exactly. He will need a great deal more than that to turn… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: County should halt overdevelopment
County should halt overdevelopment Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Worcester County Commissioners for inclusion in the public hearing concerning the proposed housing and retail development along Route 589.) I am writing to submit a formal complaint regarding the ongoing and excessive overdevelopment along the Route 589 corridor and surrounding areas. As a… Read more »
1/15/2026 Bayside Editorial: Berlin will bring new life to fire co. parade
Berlin will bring new life to fire co. parade The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association and the Town of Berlin — once people see the trucks, cars and specialty vehicles, as well as the marching units from 150-160 volunteer fire companies and departments, they will wonder why the annual parade hasn’t been held here every year…. Read more »
1/8/2026 Bayside Editorial: OPA members should attend next town hall
OPA members should attend next town hall Considering that members of the Ocean Pines Association had already agreed to chip in up to $3.4 million to help the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department build a new southside fire station and that this contribution would require an increase in the annual assessment, no one is surprised… Read more »
1/1/2026 Bayside Editorial: Berlin looking outside
Berlin looking outside The Town of Berlin is doing the right thing by seeking its new police chief from outside the town’s ranks, simply because it lets town officials work with a much deeper pool of talent. This isn’t to say the town’s personnel aren’t good at what they do, but the chances of finding… Read more »
1/1/2026 Bayside Editorial: School investigation information shortage
School investigation information shortage As the rumor mill turns with greater momentum every day, facts are scarce about the apparent investigation into … well, there’s the problem. Beyond knowing that the public school system is connected to whatever the Maryland State Prosecutor’s office is looking into and that Worcester County sought the investigation into some… Read more »