Berlin named semifinalist for national recognition

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Due to its commitment to diversity, community engagement, and historic preservation, Berlin Main Street has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 Great American Mai...

Coastal Drug celebrates 10-year milestone

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As Coastal Drug Pharmacy in Ocean Pines celebrates its 10th anniversary, the owners reflected this week on a decade of pharmaceutical care and the business’s community-f...

When it snows, grueling shifts battling drifts

By Josh Davis Contributing Writer When the first snowflakes fall in Ocean Pines, most residents cozy up indoors, watching the world turn white from the comfort of their homes. But for the Ocean Pines ...

Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr.

Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr. Ocean City Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Breman, Germany, he was ...

02/20/2025 Bayside Editorial: Schools could benefit by looking internally

Schools could benefit by looking internally As education experts and advisors to the Worcester County Board of Education encourage board members to allow for some overlap when they select the replacem...

State’s Attorney sees need for streamlined approach to accident investigations

By Brian Shane Staff Writer A new initiative is underway to standardize traffic accident protocols across Worcester County police agencies, one that aims to produce more streamlined investigations. St...

Café Berlin owners excited for new chapter on Main St.

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s On What Grounds? has officially transitioned to Cafe Berlin with new ownership and new items, like macarons. Christina and Michael Ewing, who moved ...

Potential cannabis events concern officials; Mitrecic: ‘We need to get out in front of it … to stop these events …’ in county

Brian Shane Staff Writer  Smoke-free cannabis consumption lounges, and events where cannabis vendors could offer single-serving products direct to consumers, are both being considered under legislati...

Racquet sports fans against combo deal; Sports’ director says more revenue necessary to pay for needed improvements

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Racquet sports players in Ocean Pines continue to oppose the transition from separate rates to a single, multi-sport membership choice and the increased prices as a result...

Disc golf course will get safety changes; Improvements to be made to protect pedestrians out on course as others play

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ahead of a disc golf tournament next month, the Berlin Town Council approved changes to the course at Stephen Decatur Park to improve pedestrian safety and appeal to begin...