Main Street branch’s ATM plans tabled for now by HDC

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Historic District Commission voted to table Taylor Bank’s ATM renovation project to allow the applicant time to present a new outline more in keepi...

Ocean Pines to host Easter bunny breakfast

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Recreation and Parks Department is preparing to host Easter and spring events as the weather finally starts to warm up. Ocean Pines is once...

Berlin parking lot granted variances by BZA; Town’s request largely due to lease not allowing for paving of existing parcel

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new public parking lot planned for the corner of West and Washington streets in Berlin will not be paved and will likely be grass in its first season with only modest im...

Worcester Tech students head to nat’l contest after scoring big in SkillsUSA competition

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer After a successful run at their state competition, Worcester Technical High School’s SkillsUSA participants are gearing up for the national contest, where the students w...

Berlin looks to double planning department staffing, budget; Comp plan update included in budget

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Department budget is proposing a 102% increase in funding for fiscal year 2026, including two new employees, new professional services, an updated comp...

Berlin tax rate could stay as-is after preliminary review; Rate left unchanged would bring in about $359,000 more money for FY2026

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council plan to keep the property tax rate flat for fiscal year 2026 at $0.8275 per $100 of a property’s assessed value. The Berlin Mayor and Counci...

Karen Cherie Pryer

Karen Cherie Pryer Ocean Pines Karen Cherie Pryor, 69, of Ocean Pines, departed this Earth on April 3, 2025, at 4:05 a.m. Cherie was known for her bright smile, her kind heart, and her devotion to her...

James D. Youtz

James D. Youtz Berlin James D. Youtz, age 77, of Berlin, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at home. He was born in Columbia, Pa. and was the son of the late James Youtz and Miriam (Fisher) Youtz. He was a r...

Connie Dyche Merriman

Connie Dyche Merriman Ocean Pines Connie Dyche Merriman, age 87, passed away at her home in Ocean Pines on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Connie was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on Aug. 6, 1937 to William ...

04/10/2025 Bayside Editorial: School super choice will be first for county

School super choice will be first for county Worcester County’s public school system is about to make history, locally at least, as the board of education is on the verge of naming its first female ...