Letter To The Editor: Americans deserve safe, healthy food

Americans deserve safe, healthy food Editor, More than 100 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported in Maryland since May 1, with thousands of cases reported nationwide. Cyclospora is a parasi...

Letter To The Editor: Orphans’ Court judge retirement

Orphans’ Court judge retirement Editor, With my retirement just around the corner I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the citizens of Worcester County for the tr...

08/07/2026 Bayside Editorial: Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat

Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat “Here’s a lovely parting gift,” Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino might as well have said Tuesday when he tried to saddle the incoming board of c...

Harold V. Heidrich

Harold V. Heidrich Berlin Harold Victor Heidrich, age 84, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Salisbury. Born on June 18, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor Heidrich and ...

Judy Ashton

Judy Ashton Berlin Judith “Judy” Alice Ashton, age 76, born Aug. 10, 1949, a beloved member of the Berlin community and longtime owner of Ashton Gardens, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Affecti...

Pines ambulance involved in wreck, replacement secured

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) Ocean Pines is replacing one of its ambulances a year ahead of schedule after it was so heavily damaged in a collision that officials deemed it beyond repa...

Third phase of golf course irrigation project okayed

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this week approved moving forward with the third phase of the community’s golf course irrigation replaceme...

OP cleans up its community trails, new Tiki Kitchen

Initiatives to enhance the neighborhood’s amenities By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association continues to prioritize maintenance projects across the community, includ...

Berlin commercial trash pickup becoming too much

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) Before the Town of Berlin ceases to offer commercial trash pickup, municipal officials are seeking ways to address hazardous and unsightly overflow of rest...

Berlin advances process on new Heron Park road design

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council has approved an engineering proposal to advance design work for an access road to serve Heron Park. It’s a step town officials be...