As deficits persist, water, sewer fees to rise again

Latest increase another step to remedy financial crisis in enterprise funds By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) Worcester County’s water and sewer accounts are still operating collectively i...

Ocean Pines projects moving right along, but bulkhead project postponed

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) While major improvements continue to be made at the Ocean Pines Golf Course, officials say February’s winter storm has caused planned bulkhead work to be...

Projects continue at Ocean Pines facilities

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) Current maintenance projects were discussed during last week’s Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting, as staff detailed progress to date and...

Cleanup effort continues in Pines after Feb. snow storm

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) More than a month after February’s blizzard left Ocean Pines blanketed by fallen trees and branches, officials say the continuing cleanup efforts are...

Pines board hires company to build outdoor kitchen

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors agreed this week to spend more than $300,000 to build an outdoor kitchen at the Yacht Club to improve patio service and ...

Area teems with Easter events this weekend

Easter egg hunts, games, crafts and food will fill communities’ agendas Staff reports (April 2, 2026) There are multiple opportunities throughout the weekend to celebrate Easter with the kids. Here�...

Tax credit eyed for Berlin’s first responders to help with recruitment, retainment

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) The Town of Berlin informally committed this week to providing a tax credit to first responders who reside within the municipal limits. The move is an atte...

04/02/2026 Bayside Editorial: Tax break may not be enough for recruiting

Tax break may not be enough for recruiting The mayor and Town Council of Berlin have the right idea as they contemplate offering property tax incentives to first responders who live in town. Ostensibl...

Robert William Shayer, Jr.

Robert William Shayer, Jr. Berlin Robert William “Bob” Shayer, Jr., of Berlin, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on January 30, 1943 in Fitch...

William T. Gallagher, Jr.

William T. Gallagher, Jr. Ocean City William “Billy” Thomas Gallagher, Jr., age 60, of Ocean City, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born on October 8, 1965, he was the son of the late Willia...