Mayor, council seek more control over risky business

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council reviewed a potential ordinance that could revoke businesses licenses from town establishments if their operation creates a risk or nuisance fo...

Thomas W. Purnell

Thomas W. Purnell Berlin Thomas W. Purnell, 89, of Berlin, departed this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late...

Janice Louise Cropper

Janice Louise Cropper Ocean City Janice Louise Cropper, age 78, of Ocean City, died Monday, July 7, 2025 at home.  She was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Edward Stanley Aydelotte ...

07/17/2025 Bayside Editorial: Town should be able to revoke licenses

Town should be able to revoke licenses Being able to revoke a business’s license makes sense according to the laws of nature: for every action, there is an opposite reaction. Although it’s highly ...

Strategic planning group exploring ways to show community survey results considered

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Strategic Planning Committee is seeking to enhance membership communication through a regular article or an updated webpage, informing the ...

Historic group okays Berlin projects

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved a slew of additions and storefront adjustments for a few businesses in town. Kelly Dean of Sylvie Rose LLC, a f...

Roof, ramp at arts council facility to see improvements

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council’s building, located in Berlin, will receive a roof replacement and improvement work to the facility’s handicapped ramp to make it saf...

Letter To The Editor: Schools will be impacted by cuts

Schools will be impacted by cuts Editor, I am writing this letter to educate the community about how the proposed federal funding cuts will negatively impact our schools and our broader Eastern Shore ...

07/10/2025 Bayside Editorial: Good citizens’ work deserves recognition

Good citizens’ work deserves recognition Instead of using this space to examine the actions of local  governing bodies, or try to explain some involved topic, this week we will recognize the good w...

07/03/2025 Bayside Editorial: Incumbents should be returned for new term

Incumbents should be returned for new term The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors candidates forum last week was noteworthy for what it did not do: it produced no shocking revelations, no real...