07/16/2026 Bayside Editorial: Town’s furniture costs can be brought down

Town’s furniture costs can be brought down Town of Berlin officials, employees and some residents must not have bought furniture recently, judging from their  reaction this week to the cost of the ...

Letter To The Editor: Crab feast offers candidates

Crab feast offers candidates Editor, In Australia, voting is compulsory, and eligible citizens who fail to vote without a valid reason may receive a modest administrative penalty equivalent to $20 or ...

07/09/2026 Bayside Editorial: Waiting in wings: new county govt.

Waiting in wings: new county govt. Now that the Worcester County primary elections have been certified, residents might expect rapid change at the county commissioners’ office in Snow Hill, as the B...

Letter To The Editor: Federal impact on shore Haitians

Federal impact on shore Haitians Editor, In Wicomico County there are between 4,700 and 6,000 Haitian residents who are an important part of the local economy. They obey the law. They pay their taxes ...

Juanita Briddell

Juanita Briddell Berlin It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Juanita Briddell, who departed this life on July 1, 2026. Juanita will be remembered for her kindness, humor, generosity...

Norma K. Davies

Norma K. Davies West Ocean City Norma Kenille Davies, 88, of West Ocean City, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026. Kenille, as she was known, was born in the Bronx, New York on October 16, ...

Tindley Day event planned at Taylor House lawn July 7

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) The lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will be the site of sermons, exhibits, and music next week in recognition of the inaugural Rev. Charles Albert...

Major remodeling planned for Ocean Pines Beach Club

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) The Ocean Pines Beach Club in Ocean City will undergo extensive remodeling this fall, with a focus on creating a welcoming second-floor space by installing ...

OPA recommends pay raises to bolster police recruiting

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) Amid a staffing shortage, Ocean Pines will strengthen the police department’s recruiting and retention efforts by boosting officers’ starting salaries. ...

Ocean Pines set for celebrations to mark holiday

There’s plenty of fun for the entire family this July 4 in Ocean Pines. The day kicks off with the July 4 Freedom 5K at Veterans Memorial Park. Day-of registration begins at 7 a.m., with the race st...