SNOW HILL — A Kenyan man formally imprisoned at the Worcester County Jail is suing the institution for a number of alleged inadequacies, including denial of medical services, a lack of security and unlawful confinement. Dr. Harry Osore, 59, is asking for $5 million in the suit filed in in Worcester County District Court, contending… Read more »

OCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Anglers Club held its annual “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” in June, and now children are invited to will put the skills they learned to the test during the Art Hansen Memorial Fishing Contest, set for Saturday at the South Gate Pond. The sound of an air horn… Read more »

BERLIN — For the second consecutive year, the combined team of Ayers Creek Adventures and Baked Desserts Café has out-run its competition during the Berlin Bathtub Races. Pushed by Blake Taylor and steered by Amy Bennett, the kayak racer beat Collin Maycomber and Stephen Barrett of Barrett Chevrolet in the final race of the double-elimination… Read more »

OCEAN PINES — Ocean Pines Police are still unsure what caused a Brooklyn Park, Md. man to steer his scooter from Ocean Parkway and into a tree on July 4. Around 9:18 p.m., a motor scooter operated by David Allan Biggs, 50, left the roadway at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Breezeway Lane, and… Read more »

Bayside Gazette sits down with OPA Board candidates for a question and answer session. MARK VENIT What do you believe is the most important single issue facing Ocean Pines? The paramount issue is whether the OPA should continue its current level of annual spending on operations, and spending another $8 to $10 million or more… Read more »

BERLIN — Friday night, North Main Street will serve as a racetrack for an assortment of zany hand-made racers to be driven by representatives of local businesses during the traditional The Berlin Bathtub Races. The 21st annual Berlin Bathtub Races, which is free for spectators, will begin at 6 p.m. with a parade featuring each… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – Ballots in the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election are going out this week to Ocean Pines property owners, who will choose two directors from a field of five candidates. This year’s contest, the results of which will be revealed at the OPA Annual Meeting on Aug. 11 at 10 am.,… Read more »

OCEAN PINES — A referendum vote next month on the proposed Yacht Club project is the only factor barring the initiation of construction of a new building. During a special board meeting last Friday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors unanimously approved the bid sent by Harkins Contracting, Inc. of Salisbury to build a… Read more »

OCEAN PINES — Starting this week, all recycled materials collected by Waste Management in Ocean Pines can earn retail discounts for eco-friendly residents and gives the community a chance to win a $100,000 grant from SC Johnson to use on a community project. During the inaugural SC Johnson Green Choice Recycling Challenge, Ocean Pines is… Read more »

SHOWELL — Historic St. Martin’s Church, which has provided a number of services to the area since its construction in 1756, will soon feature a new auxiliary building to better service functions held at the landmark. After receiving two grants throughout the past three weeks, the St. Martin’s Church Foundation, which oversees all church involvements,… Read more »