Berlin seeks nomination in Hallmark Channel contest

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) While Berlin has long been deemed America’s Coolest Small Town, it hopes to earn a new title as the merriest and secure the chance to be featured in a ho...

STATT Camp introduces 119 teens to trades

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) School system personnel and community leaders were invited this week to take part in a walk-through of Worcester Tech’s skilled trade summer camp, where ...

OP voters still have time left to cast ballot; Board of directors election will wrap up in two weeks

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) Time is running out for Ocean Pines Association homeowners to help shape the community’s leadership team as the deadline to cast ballots for the OPA Boar...

Worcester Board of Ed reviews new tech plan

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) The Worcester County Board of Education last week reviewed the school system’s long-range plan to steer technology investments, strengthen cybersecurity,...

Berlin rehabilitation center celebrates 46 years

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) In recognition of almost five decades of service to the community, the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is throwing a celebratory bash next week ja...

Newport Bay Partnership to continue restoration efforts

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) The Newport Bay Partnership is about to enter its second year of work to restore the bay’s watershed and has two projects on this year’s agenda. With $...

Charlie Twilley

Charlie Twilley Salisbury Charles W. “Charlie” Twilley, 85, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026, following a long illness, with his beloved wife Nancy Lee at his s...

07/23/2026 Bayside Editorial: Gerrymandering MD about to do it again

Gerrymandering MD about to do it again First District Congressman Andy Harris, a Republican, says Democrats from across the Chesapeake want to control the whole state and are trying to eliminate Maryl...

Susan M. Kindred

Susan M. Kindred Berlin Susan Marie Kindred, age 67, passed away on July 13, 206 in Baltimore. Born on June 14, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Henrietta Kralick and the late Mel...

Berlin police chief’s request for records upgrade okayed

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) The Berlin Police Department wants a modernized communication system to streamline cross-agency collaboration and to enhance public safety. At Monday night...