04/03/2025 Bayside Editorial: Federal funding cut flows down to schools

Federal funding cut flows down to schools As if the State of Maryland didn’t already have enough problems scrounging up money to bridge the great divide between revenues and expenditures for the yea...

County seeks clean cure for mixed-up mess; ‘Gross negligence’ Bertino says

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County officials have proposed raising water and sewer rates as a possible solution to balancing the county’s water and sewer district budgets, which have run a...

Employee honored for completing apprenticeship program

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin Mayor and Council recognized Dave Davis, a recent graduate of the municipality’s utility meter technician apprentice program, earlier this week at a m...

Berlin spikes EDU financing policy for now; Citizen, council member disagree on east side ramifications

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council this week voted to abandon a previously existing policy that allows developers to finance up to five equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) over five yea...

Ocean Pines didn’t cause Enterprise Fund problem, but would help pay for it under county proposal

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines residents could experience a significant increase in fees if a proposed water and wastewater budget presented at a Worcester County Commissioners meeting last ...

Berlin library hosting new art exhibit

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new exhibit featuring artists from the Worcester County Art League has arrived at the Berlin Library branch. The exhibit is on the second floor of the Berlin Library, lo...

Search for superintendent continues in Worcester Co. advances to next step

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Board of Education has entered the application phase in its search for a new superintendent of schools. Officials hope to find a replacement in May. R...

Fundraiser ongoing to recognize WWII hero; Veterans Memorial group launches effort to honor veteran George Kerchner

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Friends of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines and community residents are raising funds to recognize George Kerchner, a decorated World War II hero and ...

Lodge to hold cancer pledge event in Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Lincoln Lodge #53 will sponsor a cancer awareness event on May 10 at Henry Park to encourage Berlin and Worcester County residents to prioritize their health. The Berl...

Diakonia’s state grant request earns county support

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County officials pledged their unanimous support for a state grant that will help the West Ocean City nonprofit Diakonia fund its long-awaited expansion project. ...