Daniel Edward Barnhart Berlin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Edward Barnhart 66, of Berlin, who departed this life on March 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 22, 1959, in Gettysburg, PA to the late Daniel Webster Barnhart and Mildred Jane (Strait) Barnhart. Dan retired… Read more »
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04/16/2026 Bayside Editorial: It’s been a year, get on with parcel sale
It’s been a year, get on with parcel sale A year ago this week, Town of Berlin officials announced they had reached an agreement with Palmer and Sandy Gillis to sell a 9.35-acre piece of the Heron Park tract to their company, Coastal Ventures Properties. The plan back then was that the deal for $1.2… Read more »
Delmarva Discovery Museum seeks to improve annual operations
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) A last-ditch fundraising surge saved the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City from closing its doors, but the nonprofit still faces an uncertain future beyond 2026 without sustained public support. After giving 72 hours’ notice, leaders of the Pocomoke City landmark reported a flood of donations and… Read more »
Coastal Bays joins Berlin to fix Hudson Branch
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) The Town of Berlin, in partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, will hold a public meeting later this month to present plans for a stream restoration project along Hudson Branch and gather community input. The meeting is scheduled for April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the… Read more »
Taylor House pig roast to aid programs
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Smoke will rise from the lawn of Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House Museum later this month when it presents its fourth annual old-fashioned pig roast. This year, organizers are adding a twist: using local actors to bring Berlin’s past to life. The Taylor House’s pig roast, set… Read more »
OC restaurateur, partners in default
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Ocean City restaurateur Peter Elias and his partners in a 17th Street renovation project are facing a $3.5 million court-ordered judgment after defaulting on a commercial loan. The Bank of Ocean City is suing The Bistro and Lounge LLC as the borrower and Elias as its managing… Read more »
OP Anglers Club announces flea market to assist events
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) In an effort to support outreach programs for children this summer, the Ocean Pines Anglers Club is hosting a flea market this month, offering fishing, crabbing, and boating equipment available for purchase. The OPAC is gearing up to hold its fifth annual flea market on Saturday, April… Read more »
Local cheer teams bound for Florida
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Just a year after its formation, a cheerleading program in Berlin is heading to Florida for the Allstar World Championship to compete against teams across the United States and beyond. Clique Athletics was launched by owners and coaches Nikaletta Martin, Jamie Ferguson, and Monicia Young last May…. Read more »
Berlin to host festival for Record Store Day
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Music is set to pour out of Berlin’s downtown later this month, when the town celebrates Record Store Day with lineup of performances, food and drinks, and vendors selling books, clothes and home decor all aligned with the vintage spirit of the vinyl-inspired festival. Saturday, April 18,… Read more »
Volunteers sought to maintain Berlin green spaces
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) A new volunteer initiative is giving Berlin residents a hands-on way to help maintain the town’s public green spaces from now through November. The Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee last month introduced its “Garden Guardian” program, an adopt-a-garden project designed to make volunteering more flexible and accessible for… Read more »