Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) The Newport Bay Partnership is about to enter its second year of work to restore the bay’s watershed and has two projects on this year’s agenda. With $2 million awarded the joint effort from Maryland’s Whole Watershed Fund, the Newport Bay endeavor is one of five projects… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) In recognition of almost five decades of service to the community, the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is throwing a celebratory bash next week jam-packed with raffles for summer-oriented items, food trucks, craft vendors, and more. On Friday, July 31, the Berlin Nursing and Rehab facility is… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) The Worcester County Board of Education last week reviewed the school system’s long-range plan to steer technology investments, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure students and staff maintain reliable access to digital and online learning tools. The schools’ Coach of Technology and Innovation Nicholas Genovesi and Network Administrator Christopher… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) Time is running out for Ocean Pines Association homeowners to help shape the community’s leadership team as the deadline to cast ballots for the OPA Board of Directors election draws near. The makeup of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors will be decided in a mere two… 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 »
