Local artists displaying work at Worcester County Library through May

Visitors to the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library will have the opportunity to view mixed media pieces by Ocean Pines artist Sandy Glassman and a variety of paintings by West Ocean City ar...

Worcester County faces $10M shortfall in FY25 budget

Worcester County will have a shortfall of more than $10 million to address in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as officials begin balancing the numbers. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Worcester Coun...

OPA errs on side of caution with closure

At the risk of having bricks thrown through the window, the question must be asked: why do pickleball players seem almost militant? That’s how it appears at times, judging from the escalating demand...

Ocean Pines Police chief ‘pleased’ with speed survey

More than 48,000 drivers exceeded the speed limit on sections of Ocean Parkway over a three-week period, but few were clocked at more than 50 miles-per-hour, according to a recent speed survey. By Tar...

Letter to the Editor

Physicians provide quality health care Editor, As we celebrate this year’s National Doctors’ Day on March 30, I want to express my sincerest appreciation for all that our physicians do on behalf o...

Letter to the Editor

Germantown School celebrates author Editor, The Germantown School Community Heritage Center is a vital source of community pride, historical significance and educational outreach In the Berlin area. O...

Letter to the Editor

Board of ed. budget should be dynamic Editor, Last week’s article “Money found to fund Worcester County summer school program,” has definitely stirred up some responses.  The headline accomplis...

Letter to the Editor

Latest US Wind changes questioned after hearing Editor, Last Monday, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) held a public hearing regarding US Wind’s application to turn Ocean City’s s...

Ocean Pines fire president shares fundraising plans, fire safety tips

Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department President Joe Enste shared plans raise money for renovations to the South Fire Station and fire safety tips during the Ocean Pines Association board’s lates...

Berlin secures $1.2M grant to design Route 113 bridge

The Town of Berlin has secured a $1.2 million grant from the federal government to study construction of a pedestrian and walking bridge that would connect two sides of town separated by Route 113. Th...