Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
William B. Todd Sr. Berlin William B. Todd Sr., age 88, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C. on January 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Claude Milton Todd and Gladys Mae (Maples) Todd. Bill was the co-owner with his wife Sarah of Ocean City Service… Read more »
Berlin must deal with lead pipes issue now It’s not a now-or-never proposition, but it’s close enough for Berlin town officials, who really don’t have a choice but to continue their pursuit of its water line replacement project along Williams Street. This is even though the project’s $1.9 million cost to remove and replace lead… Read more »
Change to increase display of political signs from 30 days to 45 day, officials say By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The timeframe for allowing election signs to be posted in Ocean Pines is likely to be extended, association officials said this week, assuming that Gov. Wes Moore signs the recently passed Senate… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Town of Berlin is pursuing the possibility of paying for parking improvements in public and quasi-public lots with a slice of local room tax revenue. At the Town Council meeting Monday, council members approved a proposal by Councilman Jack Orris that will allocate 10% of the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Kids of all ages will be allowed to participate in the Berlin Farmers Market this spring and summer via the town’s new project, The Berlin Mini Makers Market. Every second Sunday from May through October, during the Berlin Farmers Market, kids aged 6 to 18 can sell… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Spreading holiday cheer and brightening the day of the community’s most vulnerable residents is the mission behind a social hour planned for this weekend at an assisted living facility tucked inside Ocean Pines. Esther Diller, a former member of the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors, founded a group a… 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 »
Berlin must deal with lead pipes issue now It’s not a now-or-never proposition, but it’s close enough for Berlin town officials, who really don’t have a choice but to continue their pursuit of its water line replacement project along Williams Street. This is even though the project’s $1.9 million cost to remove and replace lead… Read more »
Room tax set aside symbolic gesture With the Town of Berlin facing $1 million in repairs and maintenance of the publicly available parking areas, it’s easy to favor taking a 10% slice of the room tax proceeds to help pay for it. The problem, of course, is this is more of a symbolic gesture than… Read more »
