‘Runaway Bride’ screening on lawn planned

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 24, 2025) The Berlin-filmed “Runaway Bride” movie will be honored for its 26th anniversary this weekend with a showing on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House ...

Current Berlin council favors uplighting trees downtown

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 24, 2025) Uplighting will replace the current in-tree string lighting found in the trees in downtown Berlin, along Main Street, per a favorable vote by the municipal...

State says wind permit rules have been properly followed

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (July 25, 2025) We’ve done it the right way, federal rules don’t apply here, and we won’t be reissuing any permits. That’s the upshot of a July 17 letter from Maryl...

Commissioners briefed on solar ag projects

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (July 24, 2025) Worcester County officials want more control over the outcome when a field of solar panels dies and the cleanup costs come due, but state law is tying their...

New mixed-use project proposed for Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 24, 2025) Burley Building Company, a Berlin-based construction business, is looking to create a multi-phase mixed-use project in its hometown to include the business...

Proposed cell service plan would disguise tower as part of natural tree cover

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 24, 2025) Ocean Pines residents will have the opportunity to hear from project representatives at a town hall meeting next week, where they will detail the proposed ...

James Phillips

James Phillips Ocean Pines James “Ray” Phillips age 75 of Ocean Pines, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Washington D.C. he was the son of the late James Phillips and Ann (Jefferson) Phil...

07/24/2025 Bayside Editorial: Reliable cell service  vital for Ocean Pines

Reliable cell service vital for Ocean Pines Some cell phone service is better than no cell phone service, which is what many Ocean Pines residents frequently encounter when they try to use their mobil...

Tennis community honored Dale and Mitzi Ash for years served

By CINDY HOFFMAN Contributing Writer (July 17, 2025) Dale and Mitzi Ash were honored for their longtime dedication to the tennis community with a planting and tree dedication on June 21 in the Remembr...

Berlin’s first sign auction raises $10K-plus for community center effort

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Town of Berlin’s street sign auction, launched earlier this month, has drawn to a close, securing over $10,000 in revenue for the municipality’s co...