Club’s new outdoor kitchen will open soon

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club’s new outdoor kitchen will be operational by summer, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola announced Saturday al...

Election signage timeframe could be extended in Pines

Change to increase display of political signs from 30 days to 45 day, officials say By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The timeframe for allowing election signs to be posted in Ocean Pines ...

Some room tax funds set aside for parking

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Town of Berlin is pursuing the possibility of paying for parking improvements in public and quasi-public lots with a slice of  local room tax revenue...

Berlin council makes $389K in budget cuts, commits to same tax rate

Mayor, finance director oppose approach, decisions in speeches By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council proposed cutting approximately $389,000 from its proposed budget fo...

Fireworks discussed as possible budget cut for ‘27

Berlin Town Council seeks ways to eliminate $400K shortfall in FY27 budget By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council discussed eliminating the community’s Independence Da...

Ocean Pines water bills will be reduced

County reserve fund gives officials flexibility, as other operating costs increase By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) Ocean Pines sewer customers will see one part of their quarterly bill cu...

04/30/2026 Bayside Editorial: Room tax set aside symbolic gesture

Room tax set aside symbolic gesture With the Town of Berlin facing $1 million in repairs and maintenance of the publicly available parking areas, it’s easy to favor taking a 10% slice of the room ta...

Ellen F. Lurz

Ellen F. Lurz Berlin Ellen F. Lurz (Cramer) passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning April 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. Ellen was born in Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1952 to Russell Cramer an...

William T. Dorman, Jr.

William T. Dorman, Jr. Berlin William Thomas (Tom) Dorman Jr, age 89, passed away April 20, 2026, in Berlin. Born Sept. 15, 1936, he was the son of the late William T. Dorman Sr. and Elva Mae (Owens) ...

Berlin mayor planning to propose tax rate increase

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 23, 2026) The Town of Berlin is considering a modest property tax increase for the first time in several years as officials work to close a projected $412,000 short...