Residents cite fairness with storm debris collection work

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) Residents expressed frustration over storm debris collection at a Berlin mayor and council meeting this week and asked why some properties were skipped fo...

(Almost) everything must go; With Town Hall about to be renovated, Berlin officials to sell what they don’t need

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) As the Town of Berlin prepares to vacate Town Hall for upcoming renovations, officials this week approved plans to label a wide range of items as surplus ...

Democratic challengers file for Worcester County seats

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) A months-long push by Maryland Democrats to run candidates in every state legislative race has resulted in new challengers filing for seats representing Wo...

Wastewater must have motivated microbes; Study in Pines to determine if warmth helps bacteria remove nitrogen from waste

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) When hungry microbes living in sewage treatment tanks get too cold, they go to sleep and can’t do their job: eating up harmful nitrogen compounds to prev...

Building demolition project moving forward

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council this week approved a contract with Bennett Construction for $121,436 to demolish a multipurpose building at 130 Flower Street. The...

Council okays smart meter opt-out policy, monthly fees

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council this week voted to approve a smart meter opt-out policy and an associated fee structure for residents who choose not to participat...

03/26/2026 Bayside Editorial: Don’t get hung up on making a few dollars

Don’t get hung up on making a few dollars One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so they say, except it might also be said that trash should not be designated as trash if it’s paid for wit...

James L. Shreeve, Jr.

James L. Shreeve, Jr. Berlin James Lockerman Shreeve Jr., known to all as Jim, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland, just three days after celebrating his 84th birthday. Born on March 13...

Mobile gaming bill stalls in General Assembly

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Proposed state legislation that would let Maryland’s licensed casinos expand their operations into gambling apps for smartphones appears to be stalling a...

Speed humps planned for Gum Point Road

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) In response to resident complaints about speeders, Worcester County will institute a speed hump pilot program on Gum Point Road in Berlin. Gum Point Road w...