Ocean Pines moving forward with drainage repair project

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association is proceeding with a roughly $260,000 drainage improvement project at 903 Ocean Parkway, continuing an effort that staff said ha...

Council debates fee for meter opt-out

Officials think again about what to charge if customer rejects utility smart meter By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials are rethinking their approval of an opt-out fee for resi...

Berlin continues sidewalk debate

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials are working to pass a new ordinance that would end the town’s cost-share program for sidewalk repairs and instead require the town to fix...

Berlin approves ADU rules ahead of state deadline

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials have approved the town’s guidelines for accessory dwelling units, establishing requirements for their size, occupancy, design, and constr...

Town greenlights financing policy for EDUs

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin government is offering payment plans to about 20 property owners whose water consumption exceeds the amount the municipality allocated to them. The T...

Berlin’s election cancelled, filers declared council members

Newcomers Tony Weeg and Matt Stoehr, incumbent Jay Knerr assume roles Oct. 13 By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) With no contested races this year, Berlin’s municipal election has officia...

Cell tower going up soon in Ocean Pines

With construction permits in hand, company needs weather’s cooperation By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) A cell phone tower will begin to rise in Ocean Pines next month as consumers, local...

Plans for Route 113 pedestrian bridge axed; Lower speed limit to 35 mph sought

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) The Town of Berlin will not pursue plans to build a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 to unite the two sides of town, but  is aiming to make trip easier thr...

Joshua Martin Reptsik

Joshua Martin Reptsik Berlin Joshua (Josh) Reptsik, 48, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 16, 2026. A resilient fighter to the end, he bravely battle...

Helen E. Rider

Helen E. Rider Ocean Pines Helen E. “Betty” Rider, 98, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully Sept. 22, 2026, at her home. Born May 26, 1928, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of David F. Edwards...