School system officials address audit deficiencies

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) Worcester County Public Schools officials say they have addressed all issues identified in a recent state legislative audit, including deficiencies relate...

03/26/2026 Bayside Editorial: Don’t get hung up on making a few dollars

Don’t get hung up on making a few dollars One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so they say, except it might also be said that trash should not be designated as trash if it’s paid for wit...

James L. Shreeve, Jr.

James L. Shreeve, Jr. Berlin James Lockerman Shreeve Jr., known to all as Jim, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland, just three days after celebrating his 84th birthday. Born on March 13...

Town fire company has a volunteer problem

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) The Berlin Fire Company gave town officials its semiannual update last week, revealing that filling the ranks with volunteers remains a struggle for the d...

Former Pines Clubhouse manager convicted of felony theft

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) A former employee of the Ocean Pines Clubhouse Bar and Grille was convicted of felony theft earlier this month following a 2025 investigation that reveale...

Berlin Arby’s bans students from dining in, mother says

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) A policy at an Arby’s restaurant across the street from Stephen Decatur High School permits students to order food but does not allow them to eat inside...

Former Pines GM sentenced in federal tax case

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Former member of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors and interim general manager Brett Hill was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week afte...

Commission OK’s plans for 12-unit apartment building

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Worcester County officials approved plans for a 12-unit apartment building in West Ocean City, one the developer hopes will soon provide new year-round ren...

Mobile gaming bill stalls in General Assembly

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Proposed state legislation that would let Maryland’s licensed casinos expand their operations into gambling apps for smartphones appears to be stalling a...

Speed humps planned for Gum Point Road

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) In response to resident complaints about speeders, Worcester County will institute a speed hump pilot program on Gum Point Road in Berlin. Gum Point Road w...