Berlin weighing changes to site plan review process

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) The Berlin Planning Commission began a review last week of proposed changes to the site plan review process to clarify the commission’s role in developme...

07/16/2026 Bayside Editorial: Town’s furniture costs can be brought down

Town’s furniture costs can be brought down Town of Berlin officials, employees and some residents must not have bought furniture recently, judging from their  reaction this week to the cost of the ...

Letter To The Editor: Crab feast offers candidates

Crab feast offers candidates Editor, In Australia, voting is compulsory, and eligible citizens who fail to vote without a valid reason may receive a modest administrative penalty equivalent to $20 or ...

07/09/2026 Bayside Editorial: Waiting in wings: new county govt.

Waiting in wings: new county govt. Now that the Worcester County primary elections have been certified, residents might expect rapid change at the county commissioners’ office in Snow Hill, as the B...

Letter To The Editor: Federal impact on shore Haitians

Federal impact on shore Haitians Editor, In Wicomico County there are between 4,700 and 6,000 Haitian residents who are an important part of the local economy. They obey the law. They pay their taxes ...

Juanita Briddell

Juanita Briddell Berlin It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Juanita Briddell, who departed this life on July 1, 2026. Juanita will be remembered for her kindness, humor, generosity...

Norma K. Davies

Norma K. Davies West Ocean City Norma Kenille Davies, 88, of West Ocean City, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026. Kenille, as she was known, was born in the Bronx, New York on October 16, ...

Cleanup underway at OPA recreation centers

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) Ocean Pines Association officials this week provided updates on several community maintenance projects, including work at recreation amenities, trail cleanu...

Volunteers lead Operation Flip Flop

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) A team of Ocean Pines do-gooders is once again rallying to support children in need by collecting personal supplies to help underprivileged kids enjoy a sum...

Despite delays, firehouse build on schedule

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) Ocean Pines officials say construction of the community’s new southside firehouse remains on schedule despite requiring more extensive site preparation th...