Officials maintain parade night went smooth in Berlin

In weeks leading to event, town’s new policy on chairs and parking auction ripped on social media By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s annual Christmas Parade last week went off without a hitch, ...

Retiring chief attends final Mayor, Council meeting; Interim chief named during search

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s elected officials Monday night honored Police Chief Arnold Downing as he prepares to retire after more than three decades of service to the town. The mayor and ...

Historic committee says yes to Town Hall facade updates

Cornice work, new signage, and an upgraded canopy possible if funding allows By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As part of Berlin’s upcoming Town Hall renovations, the municipality’s Historic Distri...

Annual fire convention pursues Berlin for its parade

Traditional part of annual state convention sees loss of participation in resort as mid-week happening By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association wants to relocate its...

Grace B. Bookheimer

Grace B. Bookheimer Ocean Pines Grace Belle Bookheimer, 93, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Grace was born on August 4, 1932, in Indian Head, Maryland, to the la...

Louisa Hayes

Louisa Hayes Ocean City It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Louisa Carroll McCabe Hayes, beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on November 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Born ...

12/11/2025 Bayside Editorial: Firefighters parade good fit for town

Firefighters parade good fit for town What an opportunity! That would be the possible relocation of the Maryland State Firefighters Association’s June parade to Berlin from Ocean City, where its con...

Berlin museum planning two holiday events

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is ushering in the Christmas season with two events intended to celebrate local history, engage families and town residents, an...

Fire department selling 2,500 tix in Jeep fundraiser

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new Jeep Wrangler will soon find a home after the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department raffles off the vehicle later this month. Tickets are still available for anyone ...

MedOne completes transition to new space in Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s newest pharmacy, MedOne, has officially taken over the town’s former Rite Aid after the major corporation closed its doors nationwide this year. MedOne, which...