Gabriel P. Litten

Gabriel P. Litten Newark Gabriel “Gabe” Preston Litten, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 25 at the age of 55. Born on February 16, 1971, Gabe was known for his str...

James E. Welsch

James E. Welsch Bishopville It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James E. Welsch, of Bishopville, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated educator, who departed this life...

07/02/2026 Bayside Editorial: Govt. vs. freedom requires balancing

Govt. vs. freedom requires balancing Even though the Declaration of Independence was presented to the Continental Congress 250 years ago, Americans still argue over its most fundamental question: how ...

Anita C. Roberts

Anita C. Roberts Ocean Pines Anita Claire Roberts, age 74, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on September 7, 1951, she was the daughter of the late ...

06/25/2026 Bayside Editorial: Congratulations go to Tuesday’s victors

Congratulations go to Tuesday’s victors Congratulations to the winners, and in some cases, the survivors, of Tuesday’s primary elections in Worcester County. For them, the race is over and the con...

OPA board of directors ballots go out Monday

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 18, 2026) Ocean Pines homeowners will have the opportunity to cast their votes for the community’s board of directors beginning next week, as ballots for the Ocean...

Berlin prepares to host firemen’s parade, other events

Maryland firefighters hope relocating event to Berlin  will boost participation By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 18, 2026) Firefighters from across the state will travel through the Town of Berlin ...

OPA Board of Directors candidates talk issues at forum

y Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 18, 2026) Candidates for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election had the opportunity to appeal to voters last Saturday at the association’s question...

Fiddler’s Convention gets earlier Sept. dates

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 18, 2026) The Berlin mayor and Town Council last week approved a request from the Berlin Chamber of Commerce to change the dates of the 2026 Fiddlers Convention and ...

Letter To The Editor: Slow down and just pay attention

Slow down and just pay attention Editor: As a resident of Ocean Pines who lives on a side street — in the past two weeks there have been four preventable driving-related fatalities in my neighborhoo...