Coastal generosity remains impressive Once again, residents, businesses and organizations in the coastal area have demonstrated their seemingly endless generosity by chipping in to cover the substantial cost of sending the Stephen Decatur High School Marching Band to Hawaii for a Pearl Harbor day ceremony. It was 84 years ago last week, on Dec. 7,… Read more »
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Annual fire convention pursues Berlin for its parade
Traditional part of annual state convention sees loss of participation in resort as mid-week happening By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association wants to relocate its annual June parade from Ocean City to Berlin; and intends to make a formal presentation to the mayor and Town Council in January. Mayor Zack Tyndall… Read more »
Historic committee says yes to Town Hall facade updates
Cornice work, new signage, and an upgraded canopy possible if funding allows By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As part of Berlin’s upcoming Town Hall renovations, the municipality’s Historic District Commission last week approved facade improvements to the structure, including a new double entry door, cornice work, enhanced signage, and an elongated, updated canopy. Berlin Mayor… Read more »
Retiring chief attends final Mayor, Council meeting; Interim chief named during search
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s elected officials Monday night honored Police Chief Arnold Downing as he prepares to retire after more than three decades of service to the town. The mayor and council also announced that current department member Lt. Robert Fisher will serve as interim chief. At the Town Council meeting on Monday,… Read more »
Officials maintain parade night went smooth in Berlin
In weeks leading to event, town’s new policy on chairs and parking auction ripped on social media By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s annual Christmas Parade last week went off without a hitch, with staff giving positive reports on the new chair placement restrictions, favorable weather, and the new parking lot at the corner of… Read more »
Louisa Hayes
Louisa Hayes Ocean City It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Louisa Carroll McCabe Hayes, beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on November 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 7, 1932, in Washington, D.C., to the late Elmer and Sarah (Speakman) Wright, Louisa touched the… Read more »
Grace B. Bookheimer
Grace B. Bookheimer Ocean Pines Grace Belle Bookheimer, 93, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Grace was born on August 4, 1932, in Indian Head, Maryland, to the late Herbert and Marian Miller. As a young woman, Grace was a talented musician, playing the piano in bands and singing solos… Read more »
12/11/2025 Bayside Editorial: Firefighters parade good fit for town
Firefighters parade good fit for town What an opportunity! That would be the possible relocation of the Maryland State Firefighters Association’s June parade to Berlin from Ocean City, where its convention has been held since the beginning of time. Well, not that long perhaps, but the MSFA has been convening in Ocean City for decades,… Read more »
Fire department selling 2,500 tix in Jeep fundraiser
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new Jeep Wrangler will soon find a home after the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department raffles off the vehicle later this month. Tickets are still available for anyone in the market for the SUV. On Saturday, Dec. 20, during open hours of the holiday model train display at the… Read more »
MedOne completes transition to new space in Berlin
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s newest pharmacy, MedOne, has officially taken over the town’s former Rite Aid after the major corporation closed its doors nationwide this year. MedOne, which operates eight pharmacies across the state, has served Berlin and the surrounding areas at 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd since the end of the summer,… Read more »