Berlin to host Spring Celebration Saturday

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As spring heats up in Berlin, the town gears up to host a day of fun-filled events in honor of Easter and the warm-weather season. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hostin...

Neighbors voice concerns over railbike business; Berlin to send letters to owner, railroad

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A railbike excursion business in Berlin has negatively impacted residents with a rise in public indecency, drug use, parking issues, and an unsightly property, town citize...

Berlin closes deal on park parcel with sale to Gillis; Council votes to authorize sale of chicken plant land for major redevelopment

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Local developers officially purchased a portion of the property at Berlin’s Heron Park, home to a former chicken processing building, following a 3-1 council vote this w...

Extended pool hours viewed as positive for Ocean Pines; Later hours on weekend planned for community’s Swim and Racquet Pool

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This summer, Ocean Pines’ Swim and Racquet Pool will be open a few more hours a week than in years past. Beginning May 24, the Swim and Racquet Pool will be open from 10...

OPA seeks support for water fee fight; Officials call on residents to email commissioners, ask for equitable treatment

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to seek support from community members in its fight against a proposed county wastewater/water budget presented last month. In an att...

Red Hat Society Day recognized by Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Town of Berlin declared April 25 as Red Hat Society Day in honor of the international women’s organization. At a regularly scheduled council meeting, Zack...

‘Prevention Walk for Kids’ planned April 26

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Child abuse prevention and protection is the mission of the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center’s 12 Annual Pirates for Prevention Walk for Kids scheduled later this ...

Partnership creates new Coastal Critter Crawl

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program are teaming up to host a week-long environmental education project later this month as a part of Take Pride in Berlin Week. Fo...

Former GM Brett Hill guilty of not paying payroll taxes

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Former Ocean Pines director and interim general manager Brett Hill was found guilty this week of failing to collect and pay employment taxes. On Monday, a federal ju...

Kathleen Graham Maloney

Kathleen Graham Maloney Berlin Kathleen Graham Maloney, 67 of Berlin, passed away on April 07, 2025 from an illness. Born February 12, 1958, in Baltimore. She was the youngest of three children of the...