01/09/2025 Bayside Editorial: Policy on tree removal should be made clear

Policy on tree removal should be made clear It’s not called “Ocean Pines” for nothing. When the idea of the planned community was conceived in the late 1960s, its developers, Boise Cascade, wise...

Library system fundraiser to benefit scholarship program

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Yoga enthusiasts and potential contributors to a scholarship program are invited to the Berlin library on Sunday, Jan. 5, for a class being held to benefit the Leister-Sta...

OPA Board President Lakernick looks back at past year

Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines officials late last month reflected on a year of community progress and achievements, including efforts to update the fire department’s South Side Station, add ...

Tindley portrait lent to library for exhibit

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A portrait of gospel singer and Methodist minister the Rev. Charles Tindley, painted by Berlin artist Patrick Henry, is now on display at the Berlin Library. Known as the ...

Pine’eer Club donates $10K

The Pine’eer Craft Club recently celebrated the holiday season and its 51st year with an installation and holiday party themed “A New Year, A New Start.” During the event, the club announced its...

OPA police chief discusses safety priorities, initiatives

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s police force is looking to advance safety efforts, association officials said last month, and last Saturday OPA Police Chief Tim Robinson u...

Medical leave rule to cost OP around $30K

Tara Fischer Staff Writer As Maryland’s paid family and medical leave program goes into effect this year, the cost to the Ocean Pines Association will be approximately $30,000, General Manager J...

OP electronic sign initiative needs county code tweaked

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Ocean Pines plans to add new electronic signage at the north and south gate entrances to the community, but Worcester County leaders need to tweak a county ordinance to mak...

Viola says projects, budget process are on track for OP

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As 2025 kicks off, improvements to a racquet center sports building, a new firehouse, a jet ski launch initiative and the annual budget process are all on track for Ocean ...

Bridge repairs, irrigation fixes set for OP golf course

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has approved the renovation of the bridge on the fourth fairway and over the channel at the community’s golf course. OPA G...