Jeffrey Heavner files for seat on OP Board of Directors

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 18, 2023) Jeffery Heavner and his wife were first attracted to Ocean Pines in 2017 and purchased a condominium in Marina Village to relax and enjoy the amenities on...

Gazette Cartoon

Cartoon by Jim Adcock The post Gazette Cartoon appeared first on Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette.

Soft pretzel bites perfect post-trip snack

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 After a long day on the road, I say out loud that I would love to stop at a local brewery and have a beer and maybe a soft pretzel. Both of these things are taboo on my ...

Sadly, shooter drills  becoming routine

It’s a sad commentary on the state of affairs in this country when a small local hospital announces intent to  conduct an active shooter drill and no one responds, “You have to be kidding!” But...

Berlin business license fees set, future review intended

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 11, 2023) After much discussion at its previous meeting about totally making over the town’s business license fee structure, the Berlin Mayor and Council arrived at...

Town budget still leaves workers short

Council concurs it needs  to do better for employees By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 11, 2023) The Town of Berlin presented its FY2024 budget proposal at the mayor and Town Council meeting on Monda...

Berlin awards façade grant funding to eight businesses

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 11, 2023) The Town of Berlin announced eight businesses that will receive help paying for exterior improvements through its annual Commercial Façade Grants Program l...

Eastbound to look into local funding for disc golf course

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 11, 2023) The Berlin Parks Commission delved further into the town’s plans with Eastbound Disc Golf to make the disc golf course at Stephen Decatur Park permanent d...

Police seek help with speeders

Traffic cameras would be effective, but residents should still report persistent problems By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 11, 2023) It may seem like a futile act after the fact, but the Berlin Polic...

Playground report shows issues at Henry Park

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 11, 2023) The Berlin Parks Commission is weighing its options on how to address issues and deficiencies at the town’s playgrounds after receiving the annual playgro...