By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An Ocean Pines Library helper was named “Volunteer of the Year” last week for her dedication to maintaining a smoothly run facility. The awardee was honored at a luncheon with a proclamation from the Worcester County Commissioners. On Wednesday, April 30, Vicki O’Mara, a member of the Friends of the… Read more »
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05/08/2025 Bayside Editorial: Tidal Health, Atlantic put patient care first
Tidal Health, Atlantic put patient care first Congratulations to the leadership at Tidal Health and Atlantic General Hospital for bringing the two institutions together after years of competing for the loyalty and support of the coastal population. By formally merging last week, the hospitals’ boards of directors and executives put an end to a relationship… Read more »
Berlin transfers unassigned funding to town hall renovation, police pension
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin officials unanimously agreed to reallocate $2.7 million from the town’s unassigned general fund balance to act as a cushion for potential new projects and financial challenges. The transfer of funds will bolster the capital reserve, the debt reduction reserve, the police Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension (LEOPS) reserve, and the stabilization… Read more »
01/16/2025 Bayside Editorial: Town’s slow approach will help new director
Town’s slow approach will help new director Congratulations to the Town of Berlin’s mayor and council for filling the vacant planning director slot and having the good sense to not set up new hire Ryan Hardesty to fail by lifting its planning moratorium all at once. Working in any public capacity and dealing with unfamiliar… Read more »
Viola details recent improvement projects; Yacht Club’s bocce courts improved with new carpet, lights for nighttime play
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines Association officials updated the community on maintenance efforts and ongoing initiatives at the Saturday, Oct. 26, Board of Directors meeting. According to OPA General Manager John Viola, per requests, the bocce ball courts at the Yacht Club were recarpeted, and lights were added. The work was completed in-house… Read more »
Committee pleased with election revisions; Vendor reports 28% of Pines property owners chose to vote electronically
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association recently reviewed this year’s Board of Directors election process. In August, OPA homeowners voted to fill the two seats on the community’s governing group that were up for grabs. Then-President Rick Farr, who now acts as vice president, and Director Jeff Heavner, both incumbents, were reelected… Read more »
Civil lawsuit filed against Berlin daycare after child abuse arrests
Ocean Pines awards bulkhead work to Virginia company
Berlin waives fees for weather station
Letter to the Editor
Bare minimum does not work in schools Editor, I am a teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School. I currently live in Berlin, but I am not originally from this area. I moved here after college to live and teach in Worcester County because of the school system’s prestigious reputation. Being new to the area, I… Read more »