By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Strategic Planning Committee is seeking to enhance membership communication through a regular article or an updated webpage, informing the community about ongoing activities and initiatives that have been most frequently mentioned in recent surveys. OPA’s strategic planning group met late last month, where they brainstormed how… Read more »
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Historic group okays Berlin projects
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved a slew of additions and storefront adjustments for a few businesses in town. Kelly Dean of Sylvie Rose LLC, a flower shop at 17 Jefferson Street in Berlin, came before the commission at its Wednesday, July 2 meeting. She asked the historic… Read more »
Roof, ramp at arts council facility to see improvements
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council’s building, located in Berlin, will receive a roof replacement and improvement work to the facility’s handicapped ramp to make it safe and durable, per approval from the town’s Historic District Commission last week. Anna Mullis, the art council’s executive director, came before the commission at… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Schools will be impacted by cuts
Schools will be impacted by cuts Editor, I am writing this letter to educate the community about how the proposed federal funding cuts will negatively impact our schools and our broader Eastern Shore community. I am expressing deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed “Big Beautiful Bill.” This is not about politics, democrats or… Read more »
07/10/2025 Bayside Editorial: Good citizens’ work deserves recognition
Good citizens’ work deserves recognition Instead of using this space to examine the actions of local governing bodies, or try to explain some involved topic, this week we will recognize the good works of a pair of citizens. Although their work is unrelated and is taking place in different communities, Parker Gill of Berlin Boy… Read more »
Michael Pylypczuk
Michael Pylypczuk Berlin Michael Pylypczuk, born Aug. 20, 1937 in Ukraine, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 87 at a nursing home in New York. Michael was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. He then attended Maryland Institute of Art and graduated from Johns Hopkins University before… Read more »
Stephanie Jane Dietz
Stephanie Jane Dietz Newark Stephanie Jane Dietz, 59, of Newark, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on October 24, 1965, Stephanie’s early years on a farm shaped a lifetime of love for animals and nature. She was known for her deep connection with her pony Rocket, her pig Wilbur, and a menagerie of pets… Read more »
07/03/2025 Bayside Editorial: Incumbents should be returned for new term
Incumbents should be returned for new term The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors candidates forum last week was noteworthy for what it did not do: it produced no shocking revelations, no real moments of truth and no compelling reason to alter the board’s membership. Each candidate came down on the side of fiscal responsibility,… Read more »
Ocean Pines plans Independence Day Carnival, then fireworks
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer With summer in full swing, Ocean Pines gears up for its annual Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, music, and refreshments. On Friday, July 4, the Ocean Pines Association’s Recreation and Parks Department will host its Independence Day Carnival at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Park, located at 11144 Cathell… Read more »
Voters to get referendum refresher; Public hearing will give Pines homeowners chance to hear about south fire station
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines homeowners are invited to a public hearing on the upcoming referendum on the whether the Ocean Pines Association should help pay for a new South Station Firehouse. The ballot question will be put before voters in conjunction with the 2025 Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors election, which… Read more »