When it snows, grueling shifts battling drifts

By Josh Davis Contributing Writer When the first snowflakes fall in Ocean Pines, most residents cozy up indoors, watching the world turn white from the comfort of their homes. But for the Ocean Pines ...

Sewer main break leads to harvest restrictions

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Shellfish harvesting restrictions remain in effect until March 1 in Manklin Creek following a sewer main malfunction. The 10-inch sewer main break near the corner of Ocean...

Former officer for town dies on way to fire; Retired cop J.D. Lawson was with hometown dept.

By Steve Green Executive Editor A retired Berlin police officer died Monday night responding to a structure fire in West Virginia. J.D. Lawson was 54. After his retirement from the Berlin Police Depar...

Berlin coach accepts plea deal in child abuse case

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A former gymnastics coach has plead guilty to reckless endangerment for his role in an incident that occurred at the Berlin Activities Depot last summer. Last Septem...

Ocean Pines Association to host spring events, NYC trip

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While winter continues to rage, the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to offer spring-themed events for residents. On Saturday, March 2...

Berlin named semifinalist for national recognition

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Due to its commitment to diversity, community engagement, and historic preservation, Berlin Main Street has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 Great American Mai...

Coastal Drug celebrates 10-year milestone

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As Coastal Drug Pharmacy in Ocean Pines celebrates its 10th anniversary, the owners reflected this week on a decade of pharmaceutical care and the business’s community-f...

Ocean Pines preparing for second annual expo

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Season Kickoff is gearing up for its second year. Community residents will have the opportunity to explore all the neighborhood has to offer, including ame...

02/20/2025 Bayside Editorial: Schools could benefit by looking internally

Schools could benefit by looking internally As education experts and advisors to the Worcester County Board of Education encourage board members to allow for some overlap when they select the replacem...

Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr.

Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr. Ocean City Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Breman, Germany, he was ...