Planned skate park waiting for word on three grant bids

Berlin’s proposed skating project hopes to receive thousands in outside funds  By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Advocates of the creation of a skate park in Berlin are waiting to hear if...

Ocean Pines Association’s Annual Meeting announced

Saturday’ event provides updates for residents and certifies election results By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association will have its annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8...

Judy Ashton

Judy Ashton Berlin Judith “Judy” Alice Ashton, age 76, born Aug. 10, 1949, a beloved member of the Berlin community and longtime owner of Ashton Gardens, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Affecti...

Letter To The Editor: Americans deserve safe, healthy food

Americans deserve safe, healthy food Editor, More than 100 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported in Maryland since May 1, with thousands of cases reported nationwide. Cyclospora is a parasi...

Letter To The Editor: Orphans’ Court judge retirement

Orphans’ Court judge retirement Editor, With my retirement just around the corner I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the citizens of Worcester County for the tr...

08/07/2026 Bayside Editorial: Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat

Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat “Here’s a lovely parting gift,” Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino might as well have said Tuesday when he tried to saddle the incoming board of c...

Harold V. Heidrich

Harold V. Heidrich Berlin Harold Victor Heidrich, age 84, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Salisbury. Born on June 18, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor Heidrich and ...

Berlin council talks sidewalk repairs, cost share with private property owners

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) Berlin officials are considering changing the town’s sidewalk ordinance to clarify how repair costs are shared between property owners and the town. The ...

Ocean Pines Beach Club modernization will lead to big upgrade

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has approved moving forward with about $100,000 of demolition work to the association’s Ocean City beach c...

Berlin’s Peach Festival set for this weekend

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The annual Peach Festival returns to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this weekend with vendors, entertainment, and treats inspired by the fruit that once...