Fire department selling 2,500 tix in Jeep fundraiser

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new Jeep Wrangler will soon find a home after the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department raffles off the vehicle later this month. Tickets are still available for anyone ...

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...

Berlin museum planning two holiday events

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is ushering in the Christmas season with two events intended to celebrate local history, engage families and town residents, an...

MedOne completes transition to new space in Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s newest pharmacy, MedOne, has officially taken over the town’s former Rite Aid after the major corporation closed its doors nationwide this year. MedOne, which...

Letter to the Editor: Be smart with tree decorations in park

Be smart with tree decorations in park Editor, I am a 12-year-old girl from Ocean Pines and the club reporter for the 4-H Nature Adventurers. Our club is made up of homeschoolers. We focus on educatio...

12/4/2025 Bayside Editorial: Addis resigns abruptly from board of ed seat

Addis resigns abruptly from board of ed seat When news comes out of a Worcester County Board of Education meeting, it’s seldom about the board members themselves. Yet, the biggest takeaway from Tues...

Berlin police chief retiring after 34 years

Downing: ‘Being a part of a lot of people’s lives has enriched me … When I started this job, I never thought I would have the ability to touch so many people’s lives, and have my life ...

Irrigation project continues at golf course

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to work on improvements at the community’s golf course, including an irrigation system project, and tee box and fairway enhancement...

County hearing offered to explain new utility rates

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County residents on public water and sewer will have a chance to ask the county commissioners about recent rate increases and the state of the county’s sewerage...