Berlin’s newest restaurant opens after license approval

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Liquor board officials in Worcester County declined to greenlight a “liquor locker” concept for a downtown Berlin bar and restaurant but still approved its liquor licen...

OP cell tower talks continue; Contractor looking at sites to consider, but be beyond that no decisions pending

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The possibility of a cell phone tower in Ocean Pines inches closer as a contractor scopes out potential sites for the build to alleviate abysmal and unsafe reception. At a...

05/29/2025 Bayside Editorial: Cell service for OP? Time to get on with it

Cell service for OP? Time to get on with it  “No Verizon cell tower will be erected on county property in Ocean Pines, following the Worcester County Commissioners’ rejection Tuesday of a lease a...

John Joseph Wells

John Joseph Wells Ocean Pines John Joseph Wells, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. He spent his final days as he lived them — surrounded by friends and family and singing until the very...

Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr.

Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr. Ocean Pines Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr., age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Born in Pimlico, Maryla...

Berlin parking lot plans continue to shape; Planning Commission reviews site plan

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer To alleviate a lack of suitable parking, particularly during crowded town events, the concept plan for a lot on the corner of West and Washington streets in Berlin went be...

OP Board election filing deadline extended after low interest

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer For residents who want to throw their hats into the ring for the summer Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors election, the candidate filing date has been extende...

‘Season kickoff’ draws hundreds to OP

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines’ second annual season kickoff, held last Saturday, was considered a success despite key differences from last year, including a location and date change. The...

Decatur’s marching band eyes trip for Hawaii parade

Tara Fischer Staff Writer A trip to Hawaii and a performance commemorating the end of World War II is on the horizon for the Stephen Decatur High School marching band, if they can raise the $130,000 r...

Flower Street community to host Memorial Day Parade

By Stewart Dobson Editor A tradition that dates to the 1940s in the Flower Street community will see that flag raised again on Monday when the Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Parade takes the first steps i...