Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Berlin is inviting families to celebrate Halloween with a Truck-N-Treat event and a monthlong scavenger hunt in the downtown area. The town’s Truck-N-Treat will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stephen Decatur Park. The free event will give children an up-close… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22 2026) Families in Ocean Pines can celebrate Halloween this month with several community events featuring costumes, crafts, games, and trick-or-treating. Ocean Pines will host its annual Spooky Swim on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-8 p.m. at the Sports Core Pool. The event will feature Halloween crafts, games, music,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) The Town of Berlin is moving forward with obtaining $2.2 million in financing for its lead water service line replacement project, with more than $1.2 million of the funding expected to be forgiven. During Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, officials unanimously agreed to pursue Maryland Water Infrastructure… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Town of Berlin officials are exploring what a moratorium on data center applications could look like as the town considers how to evaluate a center’s impact on local infrastructure, public safety and the environment. At a meeting Tuesday night, Berlin Council Vice President Jack Orris outlined what… Read more »