09/03/2026 Bayside Editorial: Data center in Berlin? Possible but not likely

Data center in Berlin? Possible but not likely How much do Berlin residents and town officials have to worry about the possibility of someone building a data center in their midst? Probably not much, ...

Letter To The Editor: Etiquette for ‘Honk and Wave’ demo

Etiquette for ‘Honk and Wave’ demo Editor, With the November election approaching, political signs, rallies, and “Honk and Wave” demonstrations are becoming a familiar sight along our roads. T...

Letter To The Editor: No insult meant with ‘Berlin Uncool’ signs

No insult meant with ‘Berlin Uncool’ signs Editor, I was very interested to read Mr. Reese Cropper III’s letter in your last edition (“Berlin Uncool signs way off base”). I suspe...

Larry Shockley

Larry Shockley Whaleyville It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Thomas Shockley, of Whaleyville, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and community member, who departed fro...

Berlin tweaks, tables proposed burning ordinance

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) Berlin’s outdoor burning policy is going back to the drawing board after residents shared concerns that the proposed code revisions don’t include an ex...

OC rejects land purchase for future complex west of Berlin

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 27, 2026) Plans to purchase a 193-acre property for the development of a sports complex just west of Berlin fell apart last Monday night, with most of the Ocea...

Retiring town administrator: ‘Decision … a difficult one’

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) After 35 years with Berlin, longtime employee and current town administrator Mary Bohlen publicly announced her retirement this week, saying goodbye to the...

Hearing held on proposed Berlin meter opt-out fees

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) Berlin’s proposed fees for customers who opt out of smart meters and use of the town’s electric vehicle charging station were the subject of a Maryland...

$300K grant gives Berlin’s skate park dream a boost

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) Advocates for a skate park in Berlin received good news last week when they learned the project was awarded a $300,000 grant, pushing a long-held dream clo...

Local school system adopts strategic plan, ‘Learn, Lead and Succeed’

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) The Worcester County Board of Education last week received an overview of the school system’s new strategic plan that will guide Worcester County Public ...