Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat “Here’s a lovely parting gift,” Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino might as well have said Tuesday when he tried to saddle the incoming board of commissioners with a choice between making a deeply unpopular decision or creating a $15 million hole in the county’s bank account. Bertino, who lost… Read more »
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Harold V. Heidrich
Harold V. Heidrich Berlin Harold Victor Heidrich, age 84, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Salisbury. Born on June 18, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor Heidrich and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzmorris) Heidrich. Though “Bud,” as he was known by family and friends, often enjoyed solitude, those… Read more »
Judy Ashton
Judy Ashton Berlin Judith “Judy” Alice Ashton, age 76, born Aug. 10, 1949, a beloved member of the Berlin community and longtime owner of Ashton Gardens, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Affectionately known as the “Flower Lady”, Judy touched the lives of countless people through her love of flowers, gardening, and the beauty of… Read more »
Pines ambulance involved in wreck, replacement secured
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) Ocean Pines is replacing one of its ambulances a year ahead of schedule after it was so heavily damaged in a collision that officials deemed it beyond repair. At the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors meeting Monday night, General Manager John Viola reported that one of… Read more »
Third phase of golf course irrigation project okayed
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this week approved moving forward with the third phase of the community’s golf course irrigation replacement project, authorizing a $925,000 contract that will update the system at four additional holes. During the board’s meeting on Monday night, OPA General Manager… Read more »
OP cleans up its community trails, new Tiki Kitchen
Initiatives to enhance the neighborhood’s amenities By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association continues to prioritize maintenance projects across the community, including improvements at the Yacht Club’s new Tiki Kitchen and walking trails. During the Board of Directors meeting Monday night, General Manager John Viola said the new Tiki Kitchen… Read more »
Berlin commercial trash pickup becoming too much
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) Before the Town of Berlin ceases to offer commercial trash pickup, municipal officials are seeking ways to address hazardous and unsightly overflow of restaurant food waste that the public works department says is becoming too burdensome to handle. At Monday’s Berlin Town Council meeting, Public Works Director… Read more »
Berlin advances process on new Heron Park road design
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council has approved an engineering proposal to advance design work for an access road to serve Heron Park. It’s a step town officials believe will push the long-awaited redevelopment of parcel 57 closer to construction. At Monday night’s mayor and council meeting, the municipality’s… Read more »
Berlin’s Peach Festival set for this weekend
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The annual Peach Festival returns to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this weekend with vendors, entertainment, and treats inspired by the fruit that once fueled the Town of Berlin’s culture and economy. On Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Taylor House is… Read more »
Ocean Pines Beach Club modernization will lead to big upgrade
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has approved moving forward with about $100,000 of demolition work to the association’s Ocean City beach club building in an effort to modernize and enhance the structure. On Monday night, the OPA board unanimously approved the demolition of the club… Read more »