GM provides updates on fire station, Pines beautification

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines Association’s General Manager John Viola presented his monthly update during the community’s board of directors meeting this week, outlining progress on up...

OPA to install new HVAC at community center

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines officials this week announced that the association is installing a new HVAC unit at the community center—the latest step in an effort to address water-damage...

Board OK’s Viola’s request to replace vehicle

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this week approved a capital request to replace an aging Ford Escape used by the Compliance, Permits and Inspections (CPI) D...

New mobile app available to Pines residents

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is encouraging members to download a new mobile application that will allow homeowners to pay their assessment fees, schedule tee times at the ...

Boat slips at golf club questioned

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A proposal in Ocean Pines to create two boat slips near the Clubhouse Bar and Grille on Clubhouse Drive has been met with resident opposition, with some citing safety conc...

County hearing offered to explain new utility rates

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County residents on public water and sewer will have a chance to ask the county commissioners about recent rate increases and the state of the county’s sewerage...

Irrigation project continues at golf course

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to work on improvements at the community’s golf course, including an irrigation system project, and tee box and fairway enhancement...

Berlin police chief retiring after 34 years

Downing: ‘Being a part of a lot of people’s lives has enriched me … When I started this job, I never thought I would have the ability to touch so many people’s lives, and have my life ...

11/27/2025 Bayside Editorial: Don’t guess on rates, attend county hearing

Don’t guess on rates, attend county hearing Rather than resorting to speculation based on suppositions that are backed by surmises, residents who are angry about the major increases in their county ...

Joshua Scott Michnick

Joshua Scott Michnick Berlin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshua Scott Michnick, who was born on February 25, 1998, and sadly left us on November 5, 2025, in Owings Mills, Ma...