Cleanup effort continues in Pines after Feb. snow storm

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) More than a month after February’s blizzard left Ocean Pines blanketed by fallen trees and branches, officials say the continuing cleanup efforts are...

Pines board hires company to build outdoor kitchen

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors agreed this week to spend more than $300,000 to build an outdoor kitchen at the Yacht Club to improve patio service and ...

Tax credit eyed for Berlin’s first responders to help with recruitment, retainment

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 2, 2026) The Town of Berlin informally committed this week to providing a tax credit to first responders who reside within the municipal limits. The move is an atte...

Area teems with Easter events this weekend

Easter egg hunts, games, crafts and food will fill communities’ agendas Staff reports (April 2, 2026) There are multiple opportunities throughout the weekend to celebrate Easter with the kids. Here�...

04/02/2026 Bayside Editorial: Tax break may not be enough for recruiting

Tax break may not be enough for recruiting The mayor and Town Council of Berlin have the right idea as they contemplate offering property tax incentives to first responders who live in town. Ostensibl...

William T. Gallagher, Jr.

William T. Gallagher, Jr. Ocean City William “Billy” Thomas Gallagher, Jr., age 60, of Ocean City, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born on October 8, 1965, he was the son of the late Willia...

Robert William Shayer, Jr.

Robert William Shayer, Jr. Berlin Robert William “Bob” Shayer, Jr., of Berlin, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on January 30, 1943 in Fitch...

Funds transferred for Henry’s Mill road project

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved reallocating $450,000 in fiscal year 2026 street capital funding to address deteriorating conditions on Henry�...

(Almost) everything must go; With Town Hall about to be renovated, Berlin officials to sell what they don’t need

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) As the Town of Berlin prepares to vacate Town Hall for upcoming renovations, officials this week approved plans to label a wide range of items as surplus ...

Residents cite fairness with storm debris collection work

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) Residents expressed frustration over storm debris collection at a Berlin mayor and council meeting this week and asked why some properties were skipped fo...