Letter To The Editor: Accountability and transparency needed

Accountability and transparency needed Editor, Any incident that ends with a civilian shot by a federal officer demands clear, independent scrutiny — not rushed conclusions. When Congressman Andy Ha...

Letter To The Editor: Invitation to join party for primary

Invitation to join party for primary Editor, Hey, Independent, Libertarian and Unaffiliated voters. It’s unfair that you have no voice in our gubernatorial election on Tuesday June 23, 2026. You are...

Joanne Breedlove

Joanne Breedlove Berlin Joanne Isabel Miller Breedlove, (age 96) of Berlin and formerly of Takoma Park, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Born in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 4, 1929, she was the daughter of Josephin...

OPA’s public works building to host fire trucks for now

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer All equipment from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department’s South Station has been relocated to the community’s Public Works building as construction on the new fac...

Accused coach, teacher cleared of all charges

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Bryon Johnson, a local high school basketball coach accused of sexual offenses against a minor, has been acquitted of all charges. Investigators uncovered “reliable digit...

Berlin seeks resident input on Route 113 reconnection efforts

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin is inviting residents to public input sessions to gather feedback on a long-discussed project to improve safety and connectivity along U.S. Route 113. B...

Tree City USA designation a possibility for Town of Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer During a meeting last month, the Berlin Parks Commission discussed pursuing Tree City USA recognition, a program that encourages communities to prioritize planting and car...

Ocean Pines plans events over winter

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is rolling out a variety of activities this winter into spring, offering residents opportunities to stay active, socialize,...

At 107, he really has seen it all

WWII veteran wounded 82 years ago at Anzio soldiers on in Ocean Pines By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Later this month, Ocean Pines resident, World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient John Edward R...

Peggy A. Janis

Peggy A. Janis Berlin Peggy Ann (Herzog) Janis passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026  in Annapolis, Maryland, with her daughter, Jennifer, by her side. She was eighty-three years old. Peggy embodie...