09/10/2026 Bayside Editorial: 9/11 reverberations

9/11 reverberations Nine eleven. 9/11. Sept. 11, 2001. No matter how you say or write that date, it is more than a block on the calendar. It is an expression that encapsulates the fear, shock, and dis...

Letter To The Editor: Remembering 9/11 & what it taught us

Remembering 9/11 & what it taught us Editor, On Sept. 11, 2001, I had just finished teaching a dance aerobics class and went into the women’s locker room to change. On the radio, I heard what I ...

BREAKING NEWS: Barring write-ins, three Berlin council candidates to assume open seats

Incumbent Jay Knerr, newcomers Matt Stoehr and Tony Weeg likely to be sworn in as Oct. election likely to be canceled By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2026) Berlin’s municipal election isn’...

Berlin will discuss data center moratorium

Officials to hold meeting this month on data centers, potential impacts on town By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2026) Berlin town officials are considering a one-year moratorium on data center ...

State backing Berlin solar project, could be largest in county

PSC staff recommending approval of 18-megawatt project north of downtown By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2026) A proposal to build what would become Worcester County’s largest solar farm has w...

Comp plan draft looks at new way of zoning; Consultants say maintaining town’s appearances means form should follow function

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Sept. 3, 2026) A discussion on the town’s potential conversion to a form-based zoning code dominated this week’s work session on Berlin’s draft comprehensive ...

Pocomoke dispensary site plan reviewed, approved

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2026) A proposed cannabis dispensary in Pocomoke City has cleared another round of local review, with its operator hoping to begin construction this fall and open...

Berlin planning more ADU ordinance talks

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2026) Berlin officials will continue their work this month to establish a state-mandated policy authorizing the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) o...

Larry Shockley

Larry Shockley Whaleyville It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Thomas Shockley, of Whaleyville, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and community member, who departed fro...

Letter To The Editor: No insult meant with ‘Berlin Uncool’ signs

No insult meant with ‘Berlin Uncool’ signs Editor, I was very interested to read Mr. Reese Cropper III’s letter in your last edition (“Berlin Uncool signs way off base”). I suspe...