Library branch opens new artwork exhibits

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Artwork by two Worcester County Arts Council creators is now featured at the Berlin Library. Patrons can view the pieces for free at the facility’s second-floor exhibit ...

County planning education effort on solar land leases; Commissioners approve mailer to ag land owners about pitfalls with deals

By Brian Shane Staff Writer As demand grows for filling fields with solar panels instead of corn or soybeans, Worcester County’s farmers should be on the lookout for aggressive and predatory salespe...

Diakonia eyes new funding through tax credit program

By Brian Shane Staff Writer The nonprofit agency Diakonia expects a $50,000 funding boost this year for its new West Ocean City headquarters from a state program that aims to attract donors to nonprof...

Ruth Marilyn Duvall

Ruth Marilyn Duvall Ocean Pines Ruth Marilyn Duvall, age 92, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at The Macky and Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter ...

Ellen Henderson Wentzel

Ellen Henderson Wentzel Ocean Pines Ellen Henderson Wentzel, 88, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Dec. 25, 2024. She is survived by her two children, Deborah Harriet Wentzel and Howard Thomas Wentzel Jr...

Lorraine Crouse

Lorraine Crouse Ocean City With heavy heart we announce the passing of Lorraine Crouse, 87, on Jan. 13, 2025. She was loved by her family and friends and will be remembered for her love and passion fo...

01/23/2025 Bayside Editorial: Wind: cloudy picture

Wind: cloudy picture When President Trump’s executive orders came out yesterday, Ocean City and Worcester County officials, as well as parties on both sides of the offshore wind energy argument, ask...

Touch of Italy tapped for Ocean Pines

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines residents and members of the Ocean Pines Association will have the opportunity to learn more about the association’s new food and beverage vendor on Thursday...

Berlin announces parking lot lease

SUBMITTED-IMAGE.docx The Town of Berlin announced Wednesday the Mayor and Council have entered into a 10-year lease agreement to provide a new municipal parking lot. Located at the corner of West and ...

Portable sign purchase approved in Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved purchasing a new variable message sign (VMS), not to exceed $19,000, to act as a board providing event, parking, trash, and la...