Berlin Community Center wish list totals $35M, study finds

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) A proposed community center in Berlin could take the steep price of $35 million to get off the ground. This week, Daniele Haley of Haley Architecture prese...

OPA officials reveal annual economic report

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) The Ocean Pines Association is in stellar financial health, officials said last week. On Saturday, Aug.9, OPA held its annual membership meeting. Here, com...

Live music events coming to Berlin’s downtown this week

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This Sunday, Berlin will be filled with live music and family-friendly community events. On Sunday, Aug. 10, in addition to the weekly farmers’ market, this time acc...

Yacht club offering cruises to Seacrets; Touch of Italy announces other planned improvements such as outdoor kitchen

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Improvements and new partnerships are coming to the Ocean Pines food and beverage service, including a party boat experience from the community’s Yacht Club to Seacrets ...

Chefs tie on aprons at Berlin Farmers Market for big-time chance

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A handful of local chefs will compete at the Berlin Farmers Market this Sunday for a chance to attend 2025’s World Food Championships. This week, on Aug. 10, Berlin chef...

Ocean Pines library to host summer concert

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Classical music — with a twist — is coming to the Ocean Pines Library later this month for a summer concert, hosted by the volunteer organization Friends of the Ocean ...

Basketball event scheduled for next weekend at Henry Park

The Berlin community is invited to a day of fun, fellowship and celebration with a special event hosted by Dr. William L. Harris, also known as Dr. Shawn Harris, on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 1:30-4:30 p.m....

Goal of cell tower to aid congestion, boost reliability for OP community

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A potential cell phone tower in Ocean Pines could benefit the majority of residents, with equipment redirection and small cell towers serving as supplementary support towa...

Anne Chilman Frick

Anne Chilman Frick Marco Island, Fla. Anne FitzGerald Frick, a resident of Marco Island, Fla. and Bethany Beach, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2025. Born in Bethesda on Jan. 25, 1935,...

Barbara A. Hager

Barbara A. Hager Berlin Barbara A. Hager, 88, of Berlin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 2, 2025, at their home in The Cottages in Berlin. She was born in Lutherville on February 1...