Berlin approves old chicken plant property rezoning; Residential determination ruled a mistake

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) Following a public hearing, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from developers to rezone parcel 57 at Heron Park from R-1, residential, to B-2, sho...

Town Hall renovations discussed; Council approves more services after decisions on interior departments, entry

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Berlin Town Council approved a proposal from Haley Architecture this week for additional services to the Town Hall renovation project. The initiative w...

Aquatics Committee clarifies member roles; Protocol states suggestions must be in writing, sent to OPA general manager first

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee aims to strengthen its working relationship with community staff and the board of directors to ensure facility ...

Mayor, council seek more control over risky business

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council reviewed a potential ordinance that could revoke businesses licenses from town establishments if their operation creates a risk or nuisance fo...

Thomas W. Purnell

Thomas W. Purnell Berlin Thomas W. Purnell, 89, of Berlin, departed this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late...

Janice Louise Cropper

Janice Louise Cropper Ocean City Janice Louise Cropper, age 78, of Ocean City, died Monday, July 7, 2025 at home.  She was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Edward Stanley Aydelotte ...

07/17/2025 Bayside Editorial: Town should be able to revoke licenses

Town should be able to revoke licenses Being able to revoke a business’s license makes sense according to the laws of nature: for every action, there is an opposite reaction. Although it’s highly ...

Strategic planning group exploring ways to show community survey results considered

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Strategic Planning Committee is seeking to enhance membership communication through a regular article or an updated webpage, informing the ...

Historic group okays Berlin projects

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved a slew of additions and storefront adjustments for a few businesses in town. Kelly Dean of Sylvie Rose LLC, a f...

Roof, ramp at arts council facility to see improvements

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council’s building, located in Berlin, will receive a roof replacement and improvement work to the facility’s handicapped ramp to make it saf...