Paula H. Lynch

Paula H. Lynch Berlin Paula H. Lynch, wife, mother and notable local resident, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 89 on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Berlin. Born in Baltimore before making her way t...

5/02/2025 Gazette Editorial: Water, sewer rates another fine mess

Water, sewer rates another fine mess It’s another fine mess the Worcester County Commissioners have gotten themselves into, and now they have little choice but to make another mess getting out of it...

Charles Sampson West

Charles Sampson West Berlin Charles “Sam” West, age 75, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born on November 3, 1949, Sam was the son of the late Charles Thomas We...

Mary E. “Molly” LeFaive

Mary E. “Molly” LeFaive Ocean Pines Mary E. “Molly” LeFaive, age 82, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Coastal Hospice at The Lake in Salisbury, Maryland. She...

4/24/2025 Gazette Editorial: Solar farm hearing chance to speak up

Solar farm hearing chance to speak up Opponents and proponents of a solar energy farm on the edge of the Town of Berlin will have an opportunity to express their opinions on the project in a May 6 vir...

Eugene Kerin

Eugene Kerin Ocean Pines Eugene Kerin, 85, passed away Sunday April 20 in his Ocean Pines home in the care of the love of his life and soul mate, Susan Kerin. He is survived by stepson Jonathan Garing...

Neighbors voice concerns over railbike business; Berlin to send letters to owner, railroad

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A railbike excursion business in Berlin has negatively impacted residents with a rise in public indecency, drug use, parking issues, and an unsightly property, town citize...

‘Prevention Walk for Kids’ planned April 26

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Child abuse prevention and protection is the mission of the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center’s 12 Annual Pirates for Prevention Walk for Kids scheduled later this ...

OPA seeks support for water fee fight; Officials call on residents to email commissioners, ask for equitable treatment

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to seek support from community members in its fight against a proposed county wastewater/water budget presented last month. In an att...

Extended pool hours viewed as positive for Ocean Pines; Later hours on weekend planned for community’s Swim and Racquet Pool

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This summer, Ocean Pines’ Swim and Racquet Pool will be open a few more hours a week than in years past. Beginning May 24, the Swim and Racquet Pool will be open from 10...