Hawaii trip hits right notes for students; Decatur band represents Maryland at Pearl Harbor Day parade

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer After months of preparation and securing more than $125,000 in donations, the Stephen Decatur High School marching band has returned from a successful trip to Hawaii, wher...

Berlin outlines New Year’s Eve plans

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer For area residents and visitors who want to ring in 2026 a few hours early, the Town of Berlin is once again hosting its New Year’s Eve ball drop at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31. O...

Social hour planned at senior facility

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Spreading holiday cheer and brightening the day of the community’s most vulnerable residents is the mission behind a social hour planned for this weekend at an assisted ...

Stephen Edwin Humphreys

Stephen Edwin Humphreys Berlin Steve was born on June 16,1941 to Pauline Harrington Humphreys and William Wendell Humphreys.  He passed peacefully with his family by his side on November 23, 2025. St...

12/18/2025 Bayside Editorial: Coastal generosity remains impressive

Coastal generosity remains impressive Once again, residents, businesses and organizations in the coastal area have demonstrated their seemingly endless generosity by chipping in to cover the substanti...

Nancy Spies Cummins

Nancy Spies Cummins Berlin Nancy Spies Cummins, age 102, died peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Henry Spies, Sr. (pronounced “Spees”) and Mary Macklem Spies.  She w...

Officials maintain parade night went smooth in Berlin

In weeks leading to event, town’s new policy on chairs and parking auction ripped on social media By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s annual Christmas Parade last week went off without a hitch, ...

Retiring chief attends final Mayor, Council meeting; Interim chief named during search

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s elected officials Monday night honored Police Chief Arnold Downing as he prepares to retire after more than three decades of service to the town. The mayor and ...

Historic committee says yes to Town Hall facade updates

Cornice work, new signage, and an upgraded canopy possible if funding allows By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As part of Berlin’s upcoming Town Hall renovations, the municipality’s Historic Distri...

Annual fire convention pursues Berlin for its parade

Traditional part of annual state convention sees loss of participation in resort as mid-week happening By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association wants to relocate its...