Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Susan M. Kindred Berlin Susan Marie Kindred, age 67, passed away on July 13, 206 in Baltimore. Born on June 14, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Henrietta Kralick and the late Melvin Charles Kindred. Susie was a US Army veteran before becoming an employee with the University of Maryland Baltimore County…. Read more »
Charlie Twilley Salisbury Charles W. “Charlie” Twilley, 85, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026, following a long illness, with his beloved wife Nancy Lee at his side. Born on September 29, 1940, Charlie grew up in Salisbury, where community and education were staples of his family life. He attended Mardela… Read more »
Gerrymandering MD about to do it again First District Congressman Andy Harris, a Republican, says Democrats from across the Chesapeake want to control the whole state and are trying to eliminate Maryland’s only Republican-held congressional seat by redrawing his district. Well, gee whiz, that’s a big surprise, considering that both parties having been doing their… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) The Berlin Planning Commission began a review last week of proposed changes to the site plan review process to clarify the commission’s role in development projects and define when revised plans must return for additional review. Emily Morris, the town planning department’s legal consultant, said many of… 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 »
Gerrymandering MD about to do it again First District Congressman Andy Harris, a Republican, says Democrats from across the Chesapeake want to control the whole state and are trying to eliminate Maryland’s only Republican-held congressional seat by redrawing his district. Well, gee whiz, that’s a big surprise, considering that both parties having been doing their… Read more »
Crab feast offers candidates Editor, In Australia, voting is compulsory, and eligible citizens who fail to vote without a valid reason may receive a modest administrative penalty equivalent to $20 or more. In the United States, voting is voluntary, and there are no penalties for choosing not to vote. Even so, voting is both a… Read more »
