By Brian Shane Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) Furnace Town has canceled its Renaissance Faire this fall because of a lack of funding, its executive director said, though the event is expected to return in 2027. The faire has been held annually since 2021 and was scheduled for Sept. 26 and 27. But it costs… Read more »
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Letter To The Editor: Crab feast offers candidates
Crab feast offers candidates Editor, In Australia, voting is compulsory, and eligible citizens who fail to vote without a valid reason may receive a modest administrative penalty equivalent to $20 or more. In the United States, voting is voluntary, and there are no penalties for choosing not to vote. Even so, voting is both a… Read more »
07/16/2026 Bayside Editorial: Town’s furniture costs can be brought down
Town’s furniture costs can be brought down Town of Berlin officials, employees and some residents must not have bought furniture recently, judging from their reaction this week to the cost of the proposed re-furnishing of the renovated Town Hall. The responses to the suggested price tag of roughly a quarter-million dollars for good quality desks,… Read more »
Norma K. Davies
Norma K. Davies West Ocean City Norma Kenille Davies, 88, of West Ocean City, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026. Kenille, as she was known, was born in the Bronx, New York on October 16, 1937. She was the daughter of Norma and Ken Davies. They lived briefly in Pennsylvania, where her… Read more »
Juanita Briddell
Juanita Briddell Berlin It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Juanita Briddell, who departed this life on July 1, 2026. Juanita will be remembered for her kindness, humor, generosity and dedication, to her students of whom she was an educator in the Worcester and Wicomico Counties School Systems. Services will be… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Federal impact on shore Haitians
Federal impact on shore Haitians Editor, In Wicomico County there are between 4,700 and 6,000 Haitian residents who are an important part of the local economy. They obey the law. They pay their taxes (between $15 million and $25 million annually). Donald Trump wants to kick them all out. Salisbury businesses and local chambers strongly… Read more »
07/09/2026 Bayside Editorial: Waiting in wings: new county govt.
Waiting in wings: new county govt. Now that the Worcester County primary elections have been certified, residents might expect rapid change at the county commissioners’ office in Snow Hill, as the Board of County Commissioners will welcome four new faces. This shift in membership brings four new perspectives to the seven-person panel and creates a… Read more »
Volunteers lead Operation Flip Flop
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) A team of Ocean Pines do-gooders is once again rallying to support children in need by collecting personal supplies to help underprivileged kids enjoy a summer camp experience. The volunteer group Ocean Pines Get Involved, founded by community resident and former member of the board of directors… Read more »
Despite delays, firehouse build on schedule
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) Ocean Pines officials say construction of the community’s new southside firehouse remains on schedule despite requiring more extensive site preparation than originally expected. During the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting Monday, OPA General Manager John Viola updated residents and the board on the project, saying… Read more »
Youth volunteers offer aid to elderly owners with yard cleanup
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) A Worcester Prep sophomore is offering a yard cleanup service this fall for Ocean Pines seniors who need a little extra help disposing of leaves, pine needles, and other autumnal debris. At an Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting Monday, Liam McAllister, an incoming 10th grader… Read more »