Solar farm hearing chance to speak up Opponents and proponents of a solar energy farm on the edge of the Town of Berlin will have an opportunity to express their opinions on the project in a May 6 virtual hearing. An announcement by the Maryland Public Service Commission on Tuesday invited members of the public… Read more »
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Mary E. “Molly” LeFaive
Mary E. “Molly” LeFaive Ocean Pines Mary E. “Molly” LeFaive, age 82, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Coastal Hospice at The Lake in Salisbury, Maryland. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Robert Harris and Mary (McElroy) Harris. Molly had an extraordinary blend of… Read more »
Charles Sampson West
Charles Sampson West Berlin Charles “Sam” West, age 75, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born on November 3, 1949, Sam was the son of the late Charles Thomas West and Dorothy West. Sam graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1967 before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force… Read more »
Eugene Kerin
Eugene Kerin Ocean Pines Eugene Kerin, 85, passed away Sunday April 20 in his Ocean Pines home in the care of the love of his life and soul mate, Susan Kerin. He is survived by stepson Jonathan Garing, sister Ethel Mae Schaefer of Georgia, and brother Charles Kerin of Pennsylvania. Arrangements are private.
OPA seeks support for water fee fight; Officials call on residents to email commissioners, ask for equitable treatment
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to seek support from community members in its fight against a proposed county wastewater/water budget presented last month. In an attempt to dissuade the Worcester County Commissioners from adopting a budget that would require ratepayers in the Ocean Pines water/wastewater service area to incur additional,… Read more »
‘Prevention Walk for Kids’ planned April 26
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Child abuse prevention and protection is the mission of the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center’s 12 Annual Pirates for Prevention Walk for Kids scheduled later this month. On April 26, the Berlin-based youth support team, or CAC, will host its yearly Pirates for Prevention Walk for Kids. The event will… Read more »
Red Hat Society Day recognized by Berlin
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Town of Berlin declared April 25 as Red Hat Society Day in honor of the international women’s organization. At a regularly scheduled council meeting, Zack Tyndall, the town’s mayor, honored the group’s anniversary with an official proclamation. The Red Hat Society is a global organization founded on… Read more »
Former GM Brett Hill guilty of not paying payroll taxes
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Former Ocean Pines director and interim general manager Brett Hill was found guilty this week of failing to collect and pay employment taxes. On Monday, a federal jury convicted Hill, of Parkton and Berlin, on 16 counts of failing to collect and pay payroll taxes as chief executive officer of… Read more »
Partnership creates new Coastal Critter Crawl
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program are teaming up to host a week-long environmental education project later this month as a part of Take Pride in Berlin Week. For Take Pride in Berlin Week, Berlin Main Street is partnering with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to debut a “Coastal… Read more »
Berlin to host Spring Celebration Saturday
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As spring heats up in Berlin, the town gears up to host a day of fun-filled events in honor of Easter and the warm-weather season. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 29th Annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun games and… Read more »