By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The possibility of a cell phone tower in Ocean Pines inches closer as a contractor scopes out potential sites for the build to alleviate abysmal and unsafe reception. At a May 24 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting, Tim Robinson, the neighborhood’s police chief, said his team is working… Read more »
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Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr.
Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr. Ocean Pines Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr., age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Born in Pimlico, Maryland, he was the son of the late Albert Waesche and Rebecca (Huber) Waesche. Charles was a vibrant and fun-loving character, who was… Read more »
John Joseph Wells
John Joseph Wells Ocean Pines John Joseph Wells, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. He spent his final days as he lived them — surrounded by friends and family and singing until the very end. Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, on October 29, 1943, John was the eldest… Read more »
05/29/2025 Bayside Editorial: Cell service for OP? Time to get on with it
Cell service for OP? Time to get on with it “No Verizon cell tower will be erected on county property in Ocean Pines, following the Worcester County Commissioners’ rejection Tuesday of a lease agreement that fell far short of what the commissioners expected. —Dec. 6, 2018, Bayside Gazette Not quite six and a half years… Read more »
OP Board election filing deadline extended after low interest
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer For residents who want to throw their hats into the ring for the summer Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors election, the candidate filing date has been extended to mid-June, giving the applicant pool more time to grow. As of May 16, this year’s election has yielded only four candidates,… Read more »
‘Season kickoff’ draws hundreds to OP
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines’ second annual season kickoff, held last Saturday, was considered a success despite key differences from last year, including a location and date change. The Ocean Pines Association’s season kickoff, a festival where neighborhood amenities, clubs, organizations, and local businesses are given an opportunity to showcase all they have… Read more »
Decatur’s marching band eyes trip for Hawaii parade
Tara Fischer Staff Writer A trip to Hawaii and a performance commemorating the end of World War II is on the horizon for the Stephen Decatur High School marching band, if they can raise the $130,000 required to go. SDHS’s marching band was invited to participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu on… Read more »
Berlin parking lot plans continue to shape; Planning Commission reviews site plan
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer To alleviate a lack of suitable parking, particularly during crowded town events, the concept plan for a lot on the corner of West and Washington streets in Berlin went before the municipality’s planning commission last week, where issues of overnight parking, traffic, lighting, bumpers, and the entrance and exit strategy… Read more »
Flower Street community to host Memorial Day Parade
By Stewart Dobson Editor A tradition that dates to the 1940s in the Flower Street community will see that flag raised again on Monday when the Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Parade takes the first steps in what will be an afternoon of celebration and remembrance. At one time, the Memorial Day parade and its associated activities… Read more »
Berlin secures Main Street America designation, again
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin has once again been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for 2025 due to the town’s commitment to strengthening community enhancement efforts, the municipality announced last week. The Town of Berlin Main Street and Arts and Entertainment District recently announced the distinction via a Facebook post. By… Read more »