Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Josephine Leyden Varner Ocean Pines The family of Josephine Leyden Varner of Ocean Pines is deeply saddened to announce her passing on November 9, 2025, at the remarkable age of 98 years young — and we do mean young. Born in Akron, Ohio, on August 28, 1927, to Frank and Catherine Duran, Josephine grew up… Read more »
Joshua Scott Michnick Berlin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshua Scott Michnick, who was born on February 25, 1998, and sadly left us on November 5, 2025, in Owings Mills, Maryland, at the age of 27. Joshua was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of everyone he met… Read more »
Charles L. Waite III Snow Hill Charles (Bunky) Waite, III, 63, passed away suddenly in Norwalk, Connecticut on Nov. 4, 2025. He was the son of Charles L. Waite, Jr and Carol Wooters Waite and the lovingly loyal grandson of Charles L. Waite, Sr. and Naomi Townsend Waite. Born in Salisbury, Maryland in 1962 and… Read more »
Fire companies show leadership, training It’s a rare circumstance that calls on people to apply all their years of knowledge and training just to get through it. It’s even more uncommon when that knowledge and training will go only so far and must be supplemented by educated guesses, quick improvisations and instinct. Yet, that’s what… Read more »
Letters to Santa, a decor competition, and a holiday vendor fair top the lineup By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is rolling out a full lineup of holiday activities this season, offering residents opportunities to get into the festive spirit. One of the efforts is the P.E.P. Club Christmas… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin officials are looking to clarify the town’s rules on backyard fire pits after residents expressed confusion over whether the fixtures fall under the town’s ban on open burning. During Monday’s mayor and council meeting, staff and elected officials discussed updating the code to make the difference clear between recreational… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A discussion this week among Berlin officials and residents highlighted frustrations over the town’s new policy that limits when spectators can place chairs along Main Street ahead of the annual Christmas Parade and summertime Bathtub Races. The town recently announced that members of the streetside audience cannot place chairs or… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Following a vote this week, the Town of Berlin will contract with the firm Mead and Hunt for an update to the municipality’s comprehensive plan, a process that will guide future growth and development, for a cost of $99,075. Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the town is required to review… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin officials reviewed updated plans for the long-anticipated Town Hall renovation this week, with construction documents nearing completion, and the project expected to go out to bid in December. The Town Hall project will address space concerns and the need for a centralized location for staff, updated safety elements and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The month-long debate over how well a somewhat fanciful mural fits into the historic downtown image the town works to maintain ended last week when the Berlin Historic District Commission issued its approval. At its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, the commission voted 4-1 to allow local artist Evan Fitzgerald… Read more »