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...

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...

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 ...

11/27/2025 Bayside Editorial: Don’t guess on rates, attend county hearing

Don’t guess on rates, attend county hearing Rather than resorting to speculation based on suppositions that are backed by surmises, residents who are angry about the major increases in their county ...

Joshua Scott Michnick

Joshua Scott Michnick Berlin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshua Scott Michnick, who was born on February 25, 1998, and sadly left us on November 5, 2025, in Owings Mills, Ma...

Charles L. Waite III

Charles L. Waite III Snow Hill Charles (Bunky) Waite, III, 63, passed away suddenly in Norwalk, Connecticut on Nov. 4, 2025. He was the son of Charles L. Waite, Jr and Carol Wooters Waite and the lovi...

11/20/2025 Bayside Editorial: Fire companies show leadership, training

Fire companies show leadership, training It’s a rare circumstance that calls on people to apply all their years of knowledge and training just to get through it. It’s even more uncommon when that ...

Josephine Leyden Varner

Josephine Leyden Varner Ocean Pines The family of Josephine Leyden Varner of Ocean Pines is deeply saddened to announce her passing on November 9, 2025, at the remarkable age of 98 years young — and...

Ocean Pines gearing up for festive season

Letters to Santa, a decor competition, and a holiday vendor fair top the lineup By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is rolling out a full lineup of holiday act...

Berlin to clarify backyard fire pit regulations

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin officials are looking to clarify the town’s rules on backyard fire pits after residents expressed confusion over whether the fixtures fall under the town’s ban ...