Nancy Spies Cummins

Nancy Spies Cummins Berlin Nancy Spies Cummins, age 102, died peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Henry Spies, Sr. (pronounced “Spees”) and Mary Macklem Spies.  She w...

Officials maintain parade night went smooth in Berlin

In weeks leading to event, town’s new policy on chairs and parking auction ripped on social media By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s annual Christmas Parade last week went off without a hitch, ...

Retiring chief attends final Mayor, Council meeting; Interim chief named during search

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s elected officials Monday night honored Police Chief Arnold Downing as he prepares to retire after more than three decades of service to the town. The mayor and ...

Historic committee says yes to Town Hall facade updates

Cornice work, new signage, and an upgraded canopy possible if funding allows By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As part of Berlin’s upcoming Town Hall renovations, the municipality’s Historic Distri...

Annual fire convention pursues Berlin for its parade

Traditional part of annual state convention sees loss of participation in resort as mid-week happening By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association wants to relocate its...

12/11/2025 Bayside Editorial: Firefighters parade good fit for town

Firefighters parade good fit for town What an opportunity! That would be the possible relocation of the Maryland State Firefighters Association’s June parade to Berlin from Ocean City, where its con...

Grace B. Bookheimer

Grace B. Bookheimer Ocean Pines Grace Belle Bookheimer, 93, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Grace was born on August 4, 1932, in Indian Head, Maryland, to the la...

Louisa Hayes

Louisa Hayes Ocean City It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Louisa Carroll McCabe Hayes, beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on November 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Born ...

Small Business Saturday a big day for Berlin merchants

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s downtown merchants say last weekend’s Small Business Saturday promotion delivered shopping traffic from residents and visitors looking to support independent ...

OP fire department has its trains running for holidays

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is revving up its holiday cheer with the company’s fourth annual Christmas-time model train display, featuring various locomoti...