Berlin tax rate could stay as-is after preliminary review; Rate left unchanged would bring in about $359,000 more money for FY2026

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council plan to keep the property tax rate flat for fiscal year 2026 at $0.8275 per $100 of a property’s assessed value. The Berlin Mayor and Counci...

Public comments welcomed on new Route 50 shopping center

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The proposed new shopping center to be anchored by a Giant supermarket continues to move through the approval process and now awaits the Baltimore District of the U.S. Arm...

Superintendent evaluating commission run; District 6 Commissioner Bunting confirms current term will be last

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County’s outgoing schools chief says he’s considering a run for a seat on the county’s Board of Commissioners. Lou Taylor, superintendent of Worcester Count...

AGH corp. board signs off on merger; Two Eastern Shore hospital systems eye May 1 goal as process completion date

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Board members of the Atlantic General Hospital Corporation have voted overwhelmingly to proceed with their planned merger with TidalHealth. Out of 77 members present in per...

Main Street branch’s ATM plans tabled for now by HDC

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Historic District Commission voted to table Taylor Bank’s ATM renovation project to allow the applicant time to present a new outline more in keepi...

Berlin looks to double planning department staffing, budget; Comp plan update included in budget

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Department budget is proposing a 102% increase in funding for fiscal year 2026, including two new employees, new professional services, an updated comp...

Ocean Pines to host Easter bunny breakfast

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Recreation and Parks Department is preparing to host Easter and spring events as the weather finally starts to warm up. Ocean Pines is once...

Berlin parking lot granted variances by BZA; Town’s request largely due to lease not allowing for paving of existing parcel

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new public parking lot planned for the corner of West and Washington streets in Berlin will not be paved and will likely be grass in its first season with only modest im...

Worcester Tech students head to nat’l contest after scoring big in SkillsUSA competition

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer After a successful run at their state competition, Worcester Technical High School’s SkillsUSA participants are gearing up for the national contest, where the students w...

Karen Cherie Pryer

Karen Cherie Pryer Ocean Pines Karen Cherie Pryor, 69, of Ocean Pines, departed this Earth on April 3, 2025, at 4:05 a.m. Cherie was known for her bright smile, her kind heart, and her devotion to her...