By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) The Town of Berlin continued to move ahead with its lead pipe water line replacement project this week, approving a bond ordinance for work along William Street and accepting a separate $1.8 million funding package to replace lead lines along North and South Main streets. During Monday… Read more »
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Gillises, Berlin settle after five years of talks, meetings
Stewart Dobson Editor (Oct. 29, 2026) After a long run of agreements, rejections and disappointments, the former poultry processing plant property at Heron Park has been sold for $1.2 million to Palmer and Sandy Gillis, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed Tuesday. Now that the deal has gone through, the Gillises can proceed with their plans… Read more »
Candidates face off for school board in two districts
Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) With the Worcester County Board of Education’s District 1 and District 6 positions contested, voters in Pocomoke and Bishopville may cast their ballots next week for their preferred school system representative. As voters head to the polls on Nov. 3, some will be able to choose who they… Read more »
Berlin scores bragging right as Hallmark Christmas town
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) The Hallmark Channel has named Berlin an Official Christmas Town, because of its historic charm and character. As part of Hallmark’s 25th anniversary, the company searched the nation for the merriest downtown area to serve as the setting for the network’s next holiday film. While Hallmark did… Read more »
It’s official: Berlin to host fire parade again in 2027
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) The Maryland State Firefighter’s Association is bringing its annual fire company parade back to Berlin after what organizers say was a successful first year. This past June, fire departments from across Maryland flocked to downtown Berlin for the MSFA parade. The companies traveled through town on fire… Read more »
Leslie Freeman
Leslie Freeman Ocean City Leslie Joan Freeman (née Stewart), 85, of Ocean City, died peacefully at home Oct. 5. Born in Washington, D.C., she spent much of her life in Chantilly, Va., before moving to Ocean City. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Edward “Ed” Freeman, and her parents, James… Read more »
Kathleen E. Hensler
Kathleen E. Hensler Berlin Kathleen Elizabeth Hensler, age 95, peacefully passed away in her sleep on October 23, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland. Born on November 14, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Conrad T. Hoffman and Kathleen (Grady) Hoffman. Kathleen was a graduate of the Institute of Notre Dame in… Read more »
10/29/2026 Bayside Editorial: Vision for town park finally taking shape
Vision for town park finally taking shape Some observers probably thought they would never see the day when Palmer and Sandy Gillis and the Town of Berlin would finally settle on their 8.6-acre slice of Heron Park. Given the years of arguments over price and disputes about utility permits and property boundaries, it is not… Read more »
BFC’s challenges shared with town elected officials
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) The Berlin Fire Company reported financial and staffing challenges this week as officials warn ambulance replacement costs are becoming unsustainable and two paramedic positions have remained vacant for over a year. During discussions with the Town Council, Berlin Fire Company representatives outlined the costs of maintaining EMS… Read more »
BFC inquires about property tax credit ask
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Berlin government officials are exploring incentives such as property tax credits to help the volunteer fire company recruit and retain firefighters. The Berlin Fire Company asked the mayor and Town Council this week to support a property tax credit for volunteer firefighters who live within municipal limits… Read more »