Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Louisa Hayes Ocean City It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Louisa Carroll McCabe Hayes, beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on November 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 7, 1932, in Washington, D.C., to the late Elmer and Sarah (Speakman) Wright, Louisa touched the… Read more »
Grace B. Bookheimer Ocean Pines Grace Belle Bookheimer, 93, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Grace was born on August 4, 1932, in Indian Head, Maryland, to the late Herbert and Marian Miller. As a young woman, Grace was a talented musician, playing the piano in bands and singing solos… Read more »
Firefighters parade good fit for town What an opportunity! That would be the possible relocation of the Maryland State Firefighters Association’s June parade to Berlin from Ocean City, where its convention has been held since the beginning of time. Well, not that long perhaps, but the MSFA has been convening in Ocean City for decades,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new Jeep Wrangler will soon find a home after the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department raffles off the vehicle later this month. Tickets are still available for anyone in the market for the SUV. On Saturday, Dec. 20, during open hours of the holiday model train display at the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s newest pharmacy, MedOne, has officially taken over the town’s former Rite Aid after the major corporation closed its doors nationwide this year. MedOne, which operates eight pharmacies across the state, has served Berlin and the surrounding areas at 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd since the end of the summer,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is ushering in the Christmas season with two events intended to celebrate local history, engage families and town residents, and offer a unique shopping experience, all while showcasing the museum in its cozy, holiday candlelit setting. Taylor House President Melissa Reid said… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is revving up its holiday cheer with the company’s fourth annual Christmas-time model train display, featuring various locomotives and a scavenger hunt. The railway vehicle showcase is located at the department’s North Station at 249 Ocean Parkway. According to Joe Enste, the OPVD’s president… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s downtown merchants say last weekend’s Small Business Saturday promotion delivered shopping traffic from residents and visitors looking to support independent businesses. Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said participation was widespread among downtown shops, noting that “nearly all of them” offered specials or promotions during Small Business… Read more »
Addis resigns abruptly from board of ed seat When news comes out of a Worcester County Board of Education meeting, it’s seldom about the board members themselves. Yet, the biggest takeaway from Tuesday’s public input budget session in Newark is that board member Katie Addis stunned everyone in the room by announcing her immediate resignation…. Read more »
Be smart with tree decorations in park Editor, I am a 12-year-old girl from Ocean Pines and the club reporter for the 4-H Nature Adventurers. Our club is made up of homeschoolers. We focus on education, the environment, and service to the community. We gather several times a year to collect trash at various parks,… Read more »