By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A Worcester County Circuit Court judge last week denied a protective order as well as sanctions against legal counsel representing Tyler Mailloux, the man accused in a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp. During a hearing last Thursday, Worcester County Circuit Court judge Brett Wilson ruled… Read more »
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Next food, drink vendor choice left up to Viola; Identity of chosen operator to remain anonymous until terms reach with contractor
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An updated Ocean Pines food and beverage contract is being developed, as the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted this week to authorize the community’s general manager to proceed with contract negotiations with an unnamed food and beverage vendor, The selected operator will manage the association’s Yacht Club, its… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 12/5/2024: Public schools again rank high in Maryland
Public schools again rank high in Maryland Congratulations to Worcester County Public Schools, which this week were recognized — again — as one of the top-performing school systems in the state. That’s based on the annual report card the state issues annually to each Maryland school districts, and this year Worcester’s institutions garnered consistently high… Read more »
Jack Caldwell
Jack Caldwell Ocean Pines Jack Edward Caldwell, 88, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully at home on November 29. Jack, also known as Graham to many of his friends, was born in York County, PA, son of the late Louis and Alice Caldwell. Jack moved to Baltimore as a child. It was there he met the… Read more »
OPVFD issues holiday safety tips
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department cautions residents to practice cooking and Christmas tree safety as the holidays quickly approach. OPVFD President Joe Enste warned the community at the Saturday, Nov. 23 OPA Board of Directors meeting that cooking is the “leading cause of home fires during the holidays” and… Read more »
Chief updates on traffic violations, cell tower project
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Since the community’s September meeting, the Ocean Pines Police Department has handled 138 traffic violations, and it is making progress toward furthering the cell phone tower initiative. Tim Robinson, the Ocean Pines police chief, attended the neighborhood’s Saturday, Nov. 23, board of directors meeting. The officer updated the association members… Read more »
OPA group reviews water quality test results
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The community’s marine activities advisory committee finds that Ocean Pines’ water quality is “excellent” per preliminary testing. On Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors meeting, OPA Marine Activities Advisory Committee member Sue Challis and Assateague Coastal Trust Coastkeeper Taylor Swanson updated neighborhood residents on a… Read more »
OPA joins resort in wind farm challenge, partnering as co-plaintiff with Worcester, OC, others
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association has joined the legal fight against wind turbines off Ocean City. At the community’s monthly board meeting last Saturday, the OPA Board of Directors agreed the community will join the fight against US Wind’s plan to construct 114 wind turbines 10.7 miles off the coast of… Read more »
Holiday festivities planned for Taylor House Museum; Events include candlelight tours, scavenger hunt, more
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will welcome residents and visitors to upcoming winter and holiday festivities. The Taylor House, located at 208 N. Main Street in Berlin, will host holiday-themed events this weekend and throughout December for adults and kids alike. On Friday, Nov. 29, the museum will open its… Read more »
Arts Council opens ‘Art for the Heart’ gallery in Berlin
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council is opening its Art for the Heart Little Free Gallery this week to serve as a designated space for sharing and observing creative work. According to a press release issued by Worcester County Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis, the gallery will be “a unique… Read more »