Extended pool hours viewed as positive for Ocean Pines; Later hours on weekend planned for community’s Swim and Racquet Pool

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This summer, Ocean Pines’ Swim and Racquet Pool will be open a few more hours a week than in years past. Beginning May 24, the Swim and Racquet Pool will be open from 10...

OPA seeks support for water fee fight; Officials call on residents to email commissioners, ask for equitable treatment

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to seek support from community members in its fight against a proposed county wastewater/water budget presented last month. In an att...

Red Hat Society Day recognized by Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Town of Berlin declared April 25 as Red Hat Society Day in honor of the international women’s organization. At a regularly scheduled council meeting, Zack...

‘Prevention Walk for Kids’ planned April 26

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Child abuse prevention and protection is the mission of the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center’s 12 Annual Pirates for Prevention Walk for Kids scheduled later this ...

Partnership creates new Coastal Critter Crawl

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program are teaming up to host a week-long environmental education project later this month as a part of Take Pride in Berlin Week. Fo...

Former GM Brett Hill guilty of not paying payroll taxes

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Former Ocean Pines director and interim general manager Brett Hill was found guilty this week of failing to collect and pay employment taxes. On Monday, a federal ju...

04/17/2025 Bayside Editorial: Finally, deal is done

Finally, deal is done It took over three years to get the deal done, but the town’s sale of one of the uglier pieces of the Heron Park property to developers Palmer and Sandy Gillis should prove to ...

04/17/2025 Bayside Editorial: Hill verdict reaction

Hill verdict reaction The spectacular rise and fall of former Ocean Pines Association General Manager Brett Hill is the subject of numerous conversations this week, following his conviction in federal...

James Russell Barrett

James Russell Barrett Berlin James Russell Barrett (Russ), 61, of Berlin, a true life of the party and vibrant spirit, passed away on April 13, 2025. Russ was known for his contagious laugh, kindness,...

Kathleen Graham Maloney

Kathleen Graham Maloney Berlin Kathleen Graham Maloney, 67 of Berlin, passed away on April 07, 2025 from an illness. Born February 12, 1958, in Baltimore. She was the youngest of three children of the...