Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Phyllis Hastings West Ocean City Phyllis Ann Hastings, age 90, quietly passed away in her sleep on October 28, 2026 at her home in West Ocean City. She was affectionately called Pam by family and friends. Pam was born on May 2, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of the late Henry… Read more »
Everyone’s a winner Good program — that would be the state’s “Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program,” which sent more than $800,000 to Worcester County Public Schools graduates pursuing degrees in education at Salisbury University. Nineteen former county school students now at SU were awarded $42,905 each during a ceremony on Nov. 5 to help… Read more »
Controlling Halloween Good luck to Town of Berlin officials in their quest to make Halloween night safer for the hordes of trick-or-treaters who take to the streets in the early evening and doorbell their way through the neighborhoods. Regardless of the approach the mayor and Town Council might take — if they do anything —… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association this month approved a $55,000 expenditure for insulation work at the beach club in Ocean City as efforts continue to overhaul the facility. At Saturday’s Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting, John Latham, board secretary, said the directors unanimously accepted a staff recommendation… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Berlin is inviting families to celebrate Halloween with a Truck-N-Treat event and a monthlong scavenger hunt in the downtown area. The town’s Truck-N-Treat will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stephen Decatur Park. The free event will give children an up-close… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22 2026) Families in Ocean Pines can celebrate Halloween this month with several community events featuring costumes, crafts, games, and trick-or-treating. Ocean Pines will host its annual Spooky Swim on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-8 p.m. at the Sports Core Pool. The event will feature Halloween crafts, games, music,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s On What Grounds? has officially transitioned to Cafe Berlin with new ownership and new items, like macarons. Christina and Michael Ewing, who moved to Worcester County from Carroll County in the fall of 2022, officially purchased On What Grounds? on Main Street last month. The couple… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Everyone’s a winner Good program — that would be the state’s “Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program,” which sent more than $800,000 to Worcester County Public Schools graduates pursuing degrees in education at Salisbury University. Nineteen former county school students now at SU were awarded $42,905 each during a ceremony on Nov. 5 to help… Read more »
Controlling Halloween Good luck to Town of Berlin officials in their quest to make Halloween night safer for the hordes of trick-or-treaters who take to the streets in the early evening and doorbell their way through the neighborhoods. Regardless of the approach the mayor and Town Council might take — if they do anything —… Read more »
