Saturday’ event provides updates for residents and certifies election results By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association will have its annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, where members will receive updates on association business, recognize a community volunteer, and formally certify the results of… Read more »
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Planned skate park waiting for word on three grant bids
Berlin’s proposed skating project hopes to receive thousands in outside funds By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Advocates of the creation of a skate park in Berlin are waiting to hear if their bids for three six-figure grants that could advance the ambitious project were successful. Residents and staff members hope to construct… Read more »
Commissioner’s give-back plan fails
Bertino moved to return excess cash to county homeowners By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino’s request this week to explore liquidating the county’s $15.2 million budget stabilization fund to provide rebates to resident homeowners failed Tuesday on a 3-4 vote. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic responded with a lengthy, heated… Read more »
Planning Commission Chair Stoehr files for Berlin council seat
Business owner seeks to fill District 1 seat left open by Green’s victory in commissioner contest By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Berlin Planning Commission Chairman Matthew Stoehr has announced he’s running for the town’s District 1 council seat this fall. Stoehr joined the municipality’s Planning Commission in 2019 and has served as… Read more »
Saturday’s Peach Festival a big hit, organizers report
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) As nearly 4,000 people flocked to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on Saturday for another successful Peach Festival, the organization’s leaders say they are gearing up to host more fundraisers throughout the fall and winter months. Taylor House Executive Director Melissa Reid said favorable weather, strong… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Americans deserve safe, healthy food
Americans deserve safe, healthy food Editor, More than 100 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported in Maryland since May 1, with thousands of cases reported nationwide. Cyclospora is a parasite that causes severe diarrhea that can last for weeks, along with stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue, and weight loss. Public health officials have linked recent… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Orphans’ Court judge retirement
Orphans’ Court judge retirement Editor, With my retirement just around the corner I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the citizens of Worcester County for the trust and confidence they have placed in me over the past 20 years as a Judge of the Orphans’ Court. Serving this community… Read more »
08/07/2026 Bayside Editorial: Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat
Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat “Here’s a lovely parting gift,” Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino might as well have said Tuesday when he tried to saddle the incoming board of commissioners with a choice between making a deeply unpopular decision or creating a $15 million hole in the county’s bank account. Bertino, who lost… Read more »
Harold V. Heidrich
Harold V. Heidrich Berlin Harold Victor Heidrich, age 84, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Salisbury. Born on June 18, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor Heidrich and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzmorris) Heidrich. Though “Bud,” as he was known by family and friends, often enjoyed solitude, those… Read more »
Judy Ashton
Judy Ashton Berlin Judith “Judy” Alice Ashton, age 76, born Aug. 10, 1949, a beloved member of the Berlin community and longtime owner of Ashton Gardens, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Affectionately known as the “Flower Lady”, Judy touched the lives of countless people through her love of flowers, gardening, and the beauty of… Read more »