Berlin to use ParkMobile at its new lot; Council yet to decide charge, how often will be paid

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s new parking lot, planned for the corner of West and Washington Streets, will be pay-to-park and utilize the smartphone app ParkMobile. Potential rates have yet ...

Federal, state grants eyed for Berlin skate park

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The proposed skate park for Berlin’s Heron Park inches closer to becoming a reality, as the town will pursue federal and state grant funding to continue moving the proje...

Berlin adopts budget, tax rate flat

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s fiscal year 2026 budget passed this week. The document includes a $17.4 million general fund, a $8.8 million utility fund, and a flat property tax r...

Berlin Bathtub Races returns to Main Street next Friday

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 35th annual Berlin Bathtub Races, where participants will zoom their bathtub-inspired vehicles down Main Street fo...

Ocean Pines Association salutes volunteers

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association leaders recognized the community’s volunteers, organizations, and emergency service groups last week at its annual appreciation dinner, which...

Karen Mary Pippin

Karen Mary Pippin Berlin Karen Mary Pippin, age 68 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her home. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Askland and Mary (Daly) Askland....

Letter To The Editor: County must right a wrong in Snow Hill

County must right a wrong in Snow Hill Editor, For years now, the County Commissioners have absolutely refused to pick up a phone and stop the county landscapers from destroying property in Snow Hill ...

Letter To The Editor: Commissioners hurt school support staff

Commissioners hurt school support staff Editor, The Worcester County Education Support Professionals Association (WCESPA) is deeply disappointed that the Worcester County Commissioners failed to fully...

Jack Colcord

Jack Colcord Berlin John “Jack” Colcord, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Berlin. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth (Morris) Colcord.  Jack w...

06/12/2025 Bayside Editorial: Through heroism, late vet offers perspective

Through heroism, late vet offers perspective Talk about a study in contrasts! All one has to do is look at what’s happening in the country today — political name-calling, bitter divisiveness and e...