Berlin jumps in to aid individuals’ recovery The Town of Berlin should be commended for joining Hope4Recovery and Worcester Goes Purple in a program to reintroduce recovering addicts to the workplace and to help them reclaim their place in society. By agreeing to take on former substance abusers as employees so they can fill in… Read more »
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Harvey Franklin Roth
Harvey Franklin Roth Ocean Pines Harvey Franklin Roth (90), a beloved husband, father, and Opa, passed away on August 22, 2025 in Ocean Pines. The son of Annabelle Roth, Harvey was born in New York City in 1934. He graduated from Stuyvesant Charter School before enlisting in the Navy where he served for 8 years…. Read more »
Gloria Mae Wainright
Gloria Mae Wainright Willards Gloria Mae Wainright of Willards passed away August 26, 2025, at the age of 93. Gloria was born in Powellville and was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Flora E. Davis. Gloria graduated valedictorian of the 1950 graduating class of Pittsville High School and continued her education by attending… Read more »
09/04/2025 Bayside Editorial: State’s workaround pays off for Berlin
State’s workaround pays off for Berlin Congratulations to the Maryland Department of Transportation, the Town of Berlin and the Worcester County Commissioners for figuring out how to get back on track with the town’s community connection project after last month’s loss of the federal funding already set aside for it. Although $1.2 million in federal… Read more »
Brooke’s Toy Closet opens at Atlantic General
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Atlantic General Hospital has opened a new toy closet for children receiving care in the facility’s emergency department and inpatient units as part of the Brooke’s Toy Closet program, an initiative inspired by a young girl’s battle with childhood cancer. The toy closet, located in the Emergency Department at AGH,… Read more »
Berlin supports signing new mutual aid police document
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Per a mutual aid agreement passed by the Town of Berlin this week, the municipality’s law enforcement team will have the authority to assist jurisdictions across Worcester County. The Berlin Town Council agreed to sign a mutual aid agreement this week, which includes the additional parties of the Worcester County… Read more »
Tyndall looking at run for Congress, confirms no third term as Berlin mayor
Exploratory committee will assess 1st Dist. chances By Brian Shane Staff Writer Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall is considering running for Congress against eight-term Republican incumbent Andy Harris and won’t run for re-election as mayor. Calling rural Eastern Shore communities “overlooked and underserved,” Tyndall, a Democrat, said he’s formed an exploratory committee towards a campaign for… Read more »
Snow Hill’s streetscape work to begin soon
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Snow Hill says its plan to reinvigorate a downtown boulevard with a streetscape project is shovel-ready and awaiting a groundbreaking date before the year is out. Featuring pavers, trees, benches, historical markers, and even an area for a stage, a reconfigured and meandering Bank Street promenade will connect Green Street… Read more »
Hybrid welcome, cultural center proposed
Town Hall renovation work will force staff to relocate to building for months By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While the future of the Berlin Welcome Center remains uncertain, groups float the idea that a regional cultural heritage center could move into the space. Berlin’s Town Hall building is set to soon go under renovation. While… Read more »
Berlin residents to receive utility bill credit
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Electric residential utility accounts in Berlin will see a credit of $54 on their next bill as part of a statewide energy relief refund passed earlier this year. According to Natalie Saleh, Berlin’s finance director, the State of Maryland recently passed a bill, the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, that aims… Read more »