Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Ralph Irvin Frazier Berlin Ralph Irvin Frazier, age 76, of Berlin, died Monday, August 4, 2025, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Fairfax, Va. and was the son of the late Russell H. Frazier Sr. and Florence Mae (Jewel) Frazier. He was a master carpenter and owned and operated R. I…. Read more »
Local reps there for Berlin couple’s issue Editor, We are writing this letter to let our fellow citizens know how our local government representatives from the offices of Delegate Wayne Hartman, Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Congressman Andy Harris, were there for us when my husband and I needed some help dealing with some medical… Read more »
Spending too high for county workers Editor, It seems like our local police and county workers are behind the wheel of our economic development, literally. In about five short years, both the sheriff vehicles and the county staff vehicles have turned over three times. I have found out what the last two Chevrolet Tahoe models… Read more »
Snow Hill looks for equitable funding Editor, (The following letter was addressed to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore with a copy sent for publication.) We, the undersigned elected officials representing the Town of Snow Hill, respectfully write to express our concern regarding the equitable distribution of State funding to our community—specifically as it impacts Snow Hill’s… Read more »
Voters like way board handles OPA business No big news is good news in the minds of Ocean Pines voters, who took a “no-changes” approach to this year’s Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election. Rather than make headlines by shaking up the board despite a strong challenge by Amy Peck, a majority of voters… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This Sunday, Berlin will be filled with live music and family-friendly community events. On Sunday, Aug. 10, in addition to the weekly farmers’ market, this time accompanied by a live cooking competition, the municipality will host a variety of summer events for residents and visitors alike. First up is the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Improvements and new partnerships are coming to the Ocean Pines food and beverage service, including a party boat experience from the community’s Yacht Club to Seacrets in Ocean City. Since this spring, restaurant group Touch of Italy (TOI) has been the operator of the Ocean Pines Association’s food and beverage… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A handful of local chefs will compete at the Berlin Farmers Market this Sunday for a chance to attend 2025’s World Food Championships. This week, on Aug. 10, Berlin chefs will compete in a Guy’s Grocery Games-style competition at the town’s farmers market. The winner will receive a “golden ticket,”… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Classical music — with a twist — is coming to the Ocean Pines Library later this month for a summer concert, hosted by the volunteer organization Friends of the Ocean Pines Library. According to Jim Meckley, the president of the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library, the classical music event… Read more »
The Berlin community is invited to a day of fun, fellowship and celebration with a special event hosted by Dr. William L. Harris, also known as Dr. Shawn Harris, on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Henry Park. The engaging event aims to inspire youth, honor community leaders and promote active lifestyles through basketball… Read more »