Gazette Editorial

Referendum results temporary situation Regardless of the spending limit referendum vote totals Friday, the one thing Ocean Pines residents and officials should acknowledge is that the results aren’t...

Letter to the Editor

Criticizes Crisafulli gun sanctuary The following letter was sent to Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli and forwarded to Bayside Gazette/Ocean City Today Dear Sir, I believe I voted for you w...

Berlin welcomes back Relay for Life

By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) After staging a successful event in Berlin for the first time last fall, the annual Relay for Life of North Worcester County is poised for a return visit on Oct. 2. Prio...

Berlin phasing out single-stream recycling

Town officials plan to lobby at county level while noting curbside options available By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) Based on cost issues and improper usage, the Town of Berlin is planning to remove a ...

Berlin budget unveiled, with hearing set

$6.8 million package up from $6.3M in current plan By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) The Berlin Town Council introduced its FY22 general fund budget by ordinance on Monday, with a public hearing schedule...

Berlin Commons proposal gains momentum

By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) After hashing out details involving fencing, lighting and refuse containers, the Berlin Historic District Commission voted last week in support of establishing a communi...

OP has five board applicants

David Hardy submits application ahead of deadline to enter race By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021)  The filing deadline for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors election arrived on Monday with a handful of...

Berlin EMS may get funds directly

Worcester Commissioners vote to bypass Berlin citing previous cash cuts by town By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted against approving the Emergency Medical Services...

Pines sanitation service area grows for development

By Jack Chavez (May 13, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 last Tuesday to expand the Ocean Pines sanitary service area and provide public water and sewer service for a proposed commer...

Berlin’s 2nd Friday to include art, music, activities for kids

By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) After kicking off the season last month, Berlin’s 2nd Friday returns tomorrow at 5 p.m., with downtown overflowing with artists, musical performers and children’s ac...