Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Saturday’ event provides updates for residents and certifies election results By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association will have its annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, where members will receive updates on association business, recognize a community volunteer, and formally certify the results of… Read more »
Berlin’s proposed skating project hopes to receive thousands in outside funds By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Advocates of the creation of a skate park in Berlin are waiting to hear if their bids for three six-figure grants that could advance the ambitious project were successful. Residents and staff members hope to construct… Read more »
Bertino moved to return excess cash to county homeowners By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino’s request this week to explore liquidating the county’s $15.2 million budget stabilization fund to provide rebates to resident homeowners failed Tuesday on a 3-4 vote. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic responded with a lengthy, heated… Read more »
Business owner seeks to fill District 1 seat left open by Green’s victory in commissioner contest By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Berlin Planning Commission Chairman Matthew Stoehr has announced he’s running for the town’s District 1 council seat this fall. Stoehr joined the municipality’s Planning Commission in 2019 and has served as… Read more »
Waiting in wings: new county govt. Now that the Worcester County primary elections have been certified, residents might expect rapid change at the county commissioners’ office in Snow Hill, as the Board of County Commissioners will welcome four new faces. This shift in membership brings four new perspectives to the seven-person panel and creates a… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) A team of Ocean Pines do-gooders is once again rallying to support children in need by collecting personal supplies to help underprivileged kids enjoy a summer camp experience. The volunteer group Ocean Pines Get Involved, founded by community resident and former member of the board of directors… 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 »
Americans deserve safe, healthy food Editor, More than 100 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported in Maryland since May 1, with thousands of cases reported nationwide. Cyclospora is a parasite that causes severe diarrhea that can last for weeks, along with stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue, and weight loss. Public health officials have linked recent… Read more »
Orphans’ Court judge retirement Editor, With my retirement just around the corner I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the citizens of Worcester County for the trust and confidence they have placed in me over the past 20 years as a Judge of the Orphans’ Court. Serving this community… Read more »
