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 Brian Shane Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) Worcester County planning officials have reviewed plans for County Commissioner Eric Fiori’s new commercial boat dealership along Route 50. The plans were among three projects on the Worcester County Technical Review Committee’s Oct. 14 agenda, alongside a 59-home community near Ocean Pines, and a storage building off… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) Two competing proposals to amend the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors’ meeting procedures sparked debate over whether to impose additional restrictions on how directors introduce motions and discussion topics. During Saturday’s board meeting, directors Rick Farr and Amy Peck offered amendments to Ocean Pines’ Resolution B-02… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) The Town of Berlin is formalizing guidelines for employee scheduling, workplace relationships, and timekeeping after a review of its employee handbook identified areas needing additional policies. The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved new employee policies last week regarding flexible scheduling, personal relationships between co-workers, and accurate timekeeping…. Read more »

Stewart Dobson Editor (Oct. 29, 2026) After a long run of agreements, rejections and disappointments, the former poultry processing plant property at Heron Park has been sold for $1.2 million to Palmer and Sandy Gillis, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed Tuesday. Now that the deal has gone through, the Gillises can proceed with their plans… Read more »

Tara Fischer Staff Writer ​(Oct. 29, 2026) With the Worcester County Board of Education’s District 1 and District 6 positions contested, voters in Pocomoke and Bishopville may cast their ballots next week for their preferred school system representative.​ As voters head to the polls on Nov. 3, some will be able to choose who they… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) The Hallmark Channel has named Berlin an Official Christmas Town, because of its historic charm and character. As part of Hallmark’s 25th anniversary, the company searched the nation for the merriest downtown area to serve as the setting for the network’s next holiday film. While Hallmark did… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) The Maryland State Firefighter’s Association is bringing its annual fire company parade back to Berlin after what organizers say was a successful first year. This past June, fire departments from across Maryland flocked to downtown Berlin for the MSFA parade. The companies traveled through town on fire… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Town of Berlin officials are exploring what a moratorium on data center applications could look like as the town considers how to evaluate a center’s impact on local infrastructure, public safety and the environment. At a meeting Tuesday night, Berlin Council Vice President Jack Orris outlined what… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) With demolition underway, the renovation of the Ocean Pines Beach Club in Ocean City is moving along as anticipated, with permits for a new deck, elevator, and pilings expected in the coming weeks. The Ocean Pines Association and the community’s food and beverage operator, Touch of Italy,… Read more »