Tidal Health, Atlantic put patient care first Congratulations to the leadership at Tidal Health and Atlantic General Hospital for bringing the two institutions together after years of competing for the loyalty and support of the coastal population. By formally merging last week, the hospitals’ boards of directors and executives put an end to a relationship… Read more »
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Berlin looks to secure vac truck before tariffs
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin will issue a purchase order this week for a new vacuum truck to avoid anticipated price hikes due to steep tariffs to be implemented by the Trump Administration. At a Monday, April 28 meeting of the Berlin Town Council, the municipality unanimously approved the purchase of a Vaccon Aeroboost… Read more »
Bunting, Bertino explain opposition to across-the-board hike
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Opposing a proposed sewer and water fund budget that would increase quarterly utility rates remains the priority of Ocean Pines and its Worcester County representatives, who held a public meeting last Wednesday that included the threat of legal action. Convening in the Ocean Pines Library at the invitation of Worcester… Read more »
Wallace outlines vision for local schools as new superintendent
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Annette Wallace was announced as the next superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools last week, replacing predecessor Lou Taylor. The appointment marks Wallace as the first woman to hold the position in Worcester. The announcement was made on April 24 at a special Worcester County Board of Education meeting. Wallace graduated… Read more »
Berlin seeking new grant to demo old multi-purpose building
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Berlin Town Council authorized the submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000. The dollars will be used for the demolition of an existing multipurpose building on 130 Flower Street, the site of the town’s planned community center…. Read more »
‘Keep Berlin Cool’ initiative scores coastal bays grant for trees
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee announced that its “Keep Berlin Cool” initiative was selected as a grant recipient and will receive $2,980. Last week, the group revealed via a Facebook post that its tree-planting project was chosen as a grant awardee. The funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Coastal… Read more »
Company withdraws as candidate for election job, says requirements shifted in request for proposals
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The election vendor for the 2025 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election has yet to be named, after a motion to authorize contract negotiations with ACE Printing and Mailing of Berlin failed to carry. ACE formally withdrew from consideration following the discussions at the OPA Board of Directors meeting… Read more »
Main Street to close for live music Saturday, farmers market on Sunday
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The start of event season in Berlin is here, as the town prepares for two of its springtime staples this weekend. Sunday, May 2, marks the Berlin Farmers Market’s first day back after the winter-long hiatus. The weekly market crowds downtown Berlin each Sunday from May through October, as vendors… Read more »
David Edward McAllister
David Edward McAllister Ocean Pines David Edward McAllister, 80, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born and raised in the farming community of Laurel, Delaware, he was the son of former Sussex County Sheriff Harry McAllister and Pearl Callaway McAllister. For 55 years, he was married to Lynne Yoder McAllister… Read more »
John Joseph Urick
John Joseph Urick West Ocean City John Joseph Urick, known fondly to friends and family as John or Pop, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 in the home he built for his family in West Ocean City, Maryland. He was surrounded by his three daughters and loving wife of 58 years. Born on February… Read more »