Democratic challengers file for Worcester County seats

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) A months-long push by Maryland Democrats to run candidates in every state legislative race has resulted in new challengers filing for seats representing Wo...

Wastewater must have motivated microbes; Study in Pines to determine if warmth helps bacteria remove nitrogen from waste

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) When hungry microbes living in sewage treatment tanks get too cold, they go to sleep and can’t do their job: eating up harmful nitrogen compounds to prev...

Building demolition project moving forward

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council this week approved a contract with Bennett Construction for $121,436 to demolish a multipurpose building at 130 Flower Street. The...

James L. Shreeve, Jr.

James L. Shreeve, Jr. Berlin James Lockerman Shreeve Jr., known to all as Jim, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland, just three days after celebrating his 84th birthday. Born on March 13...

03/26/2026 Bayside Editorial: Don’t get hung up on making a few dollars

Don’t get hung up on making a few dollars One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so they say, except it might also be said that trash should not be designated as trash if it’s paid for wit...

Former Pines Clubhouse manager convicted of felony theft

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) A former employee of the Ocean Pines Clubhouse Bar and Grille was convicted of felony theft earlier this month following a 2025 investigation that reveale...

Berlin Arby’s bans students from dining in, mother says

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) A policy at an Arby’s restaurant across the street from Stephen Decatur High School permits students to order food but does not allow them to eat inside...

Former Pines GM sentenced in federal tax case

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Former member of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors and interim general manager Brett Hill was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week afte...

Commission OK’s plans for 12-unit apartment building

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Worcester County officials approved plans for a 12-unit apartment building in West Ocean City, one the developer hopes will soon provide new year-round ren...

Speed humps planned for Gum Point Road

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) In response to resident complaints about speeders, Worcester County will institute a speed hump pilot program on Gum Point Road in Berlin. Gum Point Road w...