Federal award of $487k brings total funding up to 80% of overall price tag By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) The dream of a skate park in Berlin took a major step forward last week after the project was awarded a grant for nearly $500,000 to bring total funding for construction to 80%… Read more »

Staff reports (Oct. 15, 2026) Berlin authorities filed charges against a town resident last week for discharging a firearm five times in municipal limits. On Oct. 9, around 9:35 p.m., the Berlin Police Department (BPD) received multiple calls at headquarters and to 911 about gun shots being heard. While responding to the call on Burley… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Classic cars and hot rods will roll up to Berlin’s Main Street this weekend as vintage car enthusiasts show off their rides during the town’s fall cruising event. Berlin’s Fall Cruisin’ will welcome owners and aficionados of vintage vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to… Read more »

Do-gooders kickstart yearly holiday drives, collecting donations for local families By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) As the holidays draw near, “Ocean Pines Get Involved” is again collecting donations for needy residents through a series of seasonal drives. The group is working with the local non-profit, Randy’s Crew, for its annual coat drive,… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Stories of the Eastern Shore will be for sale and on display in Berlin later this month at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum’s annual book festival. The museum’s fourth annual festival will feature authors and publishers from across the region on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11… Read more »

New south side fire house ready for concrete pouring, then block and mortar By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Despite project delays, construction on Ocean Pines’ new south fire station is officially underway at 911 Ocean Parkway, as the association takes the first steps to replace its outdated structure with a modern, spacious… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials have approved the town’s guidelines for accessory dwelling units, establishing requirements for their size, occupancy, design, and construction ahead of a state-mandated Oct. 1 deadline. The Town Council approved the ordinance unanimously at its meeting Monday following a joint work session with the Berlin Planning… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) The Town of Berlin will not pursue plans to build a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 to unite the two sides of town, but  is aiming to make trip easier through improvements like vehicle speed reduction, shared-use paths, and crosswalk configurations. Over the past few years, Berlin… Read more »

Newcomers Tony Weeg and Matt Stoehr, incumbent Jay Knerr assume roles Oct. 13 By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) With no contested races this year, Berlin’s municipal election has officially been cancelled. The three candidates who filed for the three available Town Council seats will assume their posts later this month. On Oct. 13,… Read more »

With construction permits in hand, company needs weather’s cooperation By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) A cell phone tower will begin to rise in Ocean Pines next month as consumers, local law enforcement and homeowners association officials look forward to some relief from the unreliable mobile phone service that has plagued the community… Read more »