By Brian Shane Staff Writer Control of more than $1 million in cannabis tax-funded community grants will shift from Worcester County’s elected officials to a local oversight board – a move that the County Commissioners voted to approve themselves. In a 5-2 decision, the commissioners voted Oct. 21 to give their Local Management Board, or… Read more »
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Boat slips proposed for Ocean Pines course
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Transient boat slips could make their way to Ocean Pines’ Clubhouse Bar and Grille, offering residents an alternative entrance, via the canal, into the community’s golf course and refreshment establishment. A press release issued by the Ocean Pines Association on Monday, Nov. 3, stated that a possible four-slip project has… Read more »
Berlin says seat placement for parades needs to wait until town closes streets
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin parade spectators will have to wait until two hours before an event begins to secure their spots with chairs and blankets, the town announced last week. The policy will be strictly enforced by Berlin staff to ensure safety and accessibility don’t falter, even on the days of the town’s… Read more »
Janice M. Smith
Janice M. Smith Showell Janice M. Smith, age 85, of Showell, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Selbyville, Del. and was the daughter of the late John Raymond McCabe and Florence (Carey) McCabe. Janice was a devoted homemaker, farmer, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She… Read more »
Rosalie Krider Timmons
Rosalie Krider Timmons Naples, Fla. Rosalie Krider Timmons, 87, of Naples, Fla., and formerly of Wilmington, Del., passed away on October 26, 2025. Mrs. Timmons was a native of Baltimore and was a graduate of the former Eastern High School for girls. Rosalie was employed in the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office when she married Earl L. Timmons of… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Offshore wind cannot fix state energy crisis
Offshore wind cannot fix state energy crisis Editor, Affordable, environmentally friendly, sustainable, reliable energy, lower electric bills, and aesthetically pleasing structures on our horizon… hardly! Maryland is experiencing a self-inflicted energy crisis. The start-up cost prohibitive, inefficient, unreliable, high generation cost and environmentally intrusive U.S. Wind offshore wind project cannot pretend to provide relief for… Read more »
11/06/2025 Bayside Editorial: County hands off cannabis tax grants
County hands off cannabis tax grants When the Worcester County Commissioners last week elected to have a Local Management Board manage the distribution of proceeds from the county’s share of the cannabis tax, it wasn’t as if they had other options that made sense. Although some applicants for a share of that new source of… Read more »
County school system presents first awards
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Worcester County Public Schools students and staff were recognized last week at a board of education meeting for their efforts in cultivating a positive and thriving learning community. At the Worcester County Board of Education’s meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, school system leaders honored students and personnel as part of… Read more »
Ocean Pines has cell tower deal
Board’s contract with Virginia co. will lead to structure disguised as tree near Ocean Pines Golf Course By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Improved phone service is headed to Ocean Pines, as last week the community’s governing board authorized the signing of a site lease agreement with a company to construct a cell phone tower to… Read more »
Off-season improvements planned at Ocean Pines clubs
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Improvements are coming to the Ocean Pines food and beverage operations, including a new outdoor kitchen at the Yacht Club, a shade structure at the Clubhouse Bar and Grille, and renovations at the Beach Club in Ocean City, officials said last week. At the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors… Read more »