Commissioners need to reconsider Editor, (The following was sent as an open letter to Worcester County Commissioners.) As a Worcester County Public School graduate who now is a parent of two children in Worcester County Schools, I am very invested in the future of our school district. I wish some of our County Commissioners could… Read more »
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Worcester Commissioners to hold final vote on school budget next week
A week after voting to provide the school system with $1 million less than requested in the coming year’s budget, county officials on May 21 voted 4-3, with Commissioner Caryn Abbott changing her mind, to reduce that figure to just under $105 million.
Suspect in Knupp case seeks Maryland high court opinion to dismiss charges
Attorneys for Tyler Mailloux, 23, of Berlin, have petitioned the Supreme Court of Maryland in an attempt to reinstate dismissal of charges stemming from the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp.
Worcester educators detail LEADS program for school board
Worcester County Public Schools educators presented the Worcester LEADS initiative, dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment, at the May 21 WCPS Board of Education meeting.
Ocean Pines Memorial Day festivities honor those who sacrificed
Residents flocked to the Memorial Day ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on Monday to honor fallen United States Military men and women with music, speakers, and demonstrations.
Berlin scores grants for live music
The Berlin Arts and Entertainment District and Berlin Main Street recently received grants from the Worcester County Arts Council to add live music to local events.
Memorial Day ceremony set May 27 in Ocean Pines at vet memorial
This year’s annual Memorial Day celebration at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines is set to begin at 11 a.m., Monday, May 27.
Snow Hill monitoring grain silo fire at Tyson Foods plant
Snow Hill representatives and county emergency services officials continue to monitor a grain silo fire that broke out late last week at the Tyson Foods plant.
5/23/2024 Bayside Editorial
Barbecues, boating, time for reflection For most people, Memorial Day marks the beginning of the traditional summer season, when outdoor recreation opens up for people looking to exchange their indoor confines for some time on the beach, on the water or on their way to a vacation destination. This is when backyard grilling gets underway… Read more »
Proposed Berlin subdivision plans frowned on
Members of the Berlin Planning Commission showed little enthusiasm for a proposal presented to break a 2-acre property on West Street into several flag lots.