The Berlin community is invited to a day of fun, fellowship and celebration with a special event hosted by Dr. William L. Harris, also known as Dr. Shawn Harris, on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Henry Park. The engaging event aims to inspire youth, honor community leaders and promote active lifestyles through basketball… Read more »
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Goal of cell tower to aid congestion, boost reliability for OP community
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A potential cell phone tower in Ocean Pines could benefit the majority of residents, with equipment redirection and small cell towers serving as supplementary support toward more reliability. Last week, representatives from Milestone Towers, a cell tower building company, and Verizon Wireless hosted a question-and-answer-style town hall for Ocean Pines… Read more »
Anne Chilman Frick
Anne Chilman Frick Marco Island, Fla. Anne FitzGerald Frick, a resident of Marco Island, Fla. and Bethany Beach, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2025. Born in Bethesda on Jan. 25, 1935, Anne was the daughter of the late Francis J. FitzGerald and Florence Johnson FitzGerald. She was preceded in death by… Read more »
Barbara A. Hager
Barbara A. Hager Berlin Barbara A. Hager, 88, of Berlin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 2, 2025, at their home in The Cottages in Berlin. She was born in Lutherville on February 18, 1937, daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Spera. Barbara married Ronald Hager on Nov. 5, 1955, and… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: One Big Beautiful Bill yields benefits
One Big Beautiful Bill yields benefits Editor, I, and many others here on the Shore, are very excited about the many benefits for us and all Americans in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump. First and foremost is the provision which makes the tax… Read more »
08/07/2025 Bayside Editorial: What happens when systems aren’t ‘go’
What happens when systems aren’t ‘go’ To quote an old land use aphorism, development goes where the sewer flows, meaning the days have long since passed when developers could build a house just about anywhere if they could plop a septic tank in the backyard to handle the bathroom waste. Those systems seemed to work… Read more »
Peach Festival to celebrate its 18th year on Saturday
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2o25) Berlin’s annual Peach Festival is back this weekend for its 18th year with vendors, games, and sweet treats inspired by the fruit that was once an economic and cultural staple in the town. Berlin’s Peach Festival, sponsored by the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum and held on… Read more »
Ocean Pines Golf Club gets recognized for improvement
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) Ocean Pines Golf Club is a destination activity on the Eastern Shore, according to an annual online poll conducted by OceanCity.com. The Ocean Pines Association’s golf course was named as a 2025 winner in a Best of Ocean City poll open to locals and visitors for voting…. Read more »
Maintenance work planned, completed for Ocean Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) The Ocean Pines Association continues to prioritize maintenance efforts to ensure the neighborhood remains operational and aesthetically pleasing, officials reported this week. At the OPA Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, July 26, John Viola, the community’s general manager, updated residents on the association’s upcoming and ongoing… Read more »
Berlin approves key pump station replacement bid
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 31, 2025) The Town of Berlin is set to go forward with a complete system replacement at its West Street pump station, intending to purchase new equipment for $137,708. At its meeting on Monday, July 28, the Town of Berlin unanimously authorized the municipality to purchase a factory-built Smith… Read more »