06/19/2025 Bayside Editorial: ‘Yes’ on referendum

‘Yes’ on referendum In addition to deciding who of the four candidates will fill the three board of directors seats up for election this summer, Ocean Pines Association members will be asked wheth...

Ocean Pines Association salutes volunteers

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association leaders recognized the community’s volunteers, organizations, and emergency service groups last week at its annual appreciation dinner, which...

Berlin Bathtub Races returns to Main Street next Friday

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 35th annual Berlin Bathtub Races, where participants will zoom their bathtub-inspired vehicles down Main Street fo...

Berlin adopts budget, tax rate flat

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s fiscal year 2026 budget passed this week. The document includes a $17.4 million general fund, a $8.8 million utility fund, and a flat property tax r...

Federal, state grants eyed for Berlin skate park

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The proposed skate park for Berlin’s Heron Park inches closer to becoming a reality, as the town will pursue federal and state grant funding to continue moving the proje...

Berlin to use ParkMobile at its new lot; Council yet to decide charge, how often will be paid

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s new parking lot, planned for the corner of West and Washington Streets, will be pay-to-park and utilize the smartphone app ParkMobile. Potential rates have yet ...

Berlin awarded grant for the demolition of ruined facility

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin announced it has received $297,449 in Community Development Block Grant funds to demolish the existing multipurpose building on 130 Flower Street, the t...

WWII hero honored with brick dedication

Tara Fischer Staff Writer A decorated World War II hero with connections to the Maryland Eastern Shore has been honored with a brick dedication at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Park at Ocean ...

Morgan’s Message chapter at Decatur partners with We Are Limitless Studios

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new art project at Stephen Decatur High School, in conjunction with a few community partners, aimed to promote mental health among student athletes. Last week, members o...

Library friends group awards scholarship to area student

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An ambitious, local student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship this week to advance her education as she pursues a career path in library science. On Monday, June 9, the Fri...