By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 24, 2025) The Berlin-filmed “Runaway Bride” movie will be honored for its 26th anniversary this weekend with a showing on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. This Saturday, July 26, the Taylor House will screen “Runaway Bride,” the 1999 film starring household names Julia Roberts and… Read more »
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James Phillips
James Phillips Ocean Pines James “Ray” Phillips age 75 of Ocean Pines, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Washington D.C. he was the son of the late James Phillips and Ann (Jefferson) Phillips. He was the loving husband to Cindy Phillips. Ray was a volunteer fireman in Laurel, MD, a diamond miner in… Read more »
07/24/2025 Bayside Editorial: Reliable cell service vital for Ocean Pines
Reliable cell service vital for Ocean Pines Some cell phone service is better than no cell phone service, which is what many Ocean Pines residents frequently encounter when they try to use their mobile phones in and around the community. For reasons understood best by scientists, engineering types and experts in wireless communications, Ocean Pines… Read more »
Aquatics Committee clarifies member roles; Protocol states suggestions must be in writing, sent to OPA general manager first
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee aims to strengthen its working relationship with community staff and the board of directors to ensure facility excellence, following a recent situation in which a member of the volunteer group made unsolicited recommendations to pool professionals. The Ocean Pines Aquatics Advisory Committee met… Read more »
Mayor, council seek more control over risky business
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council reviewed a potential ordinance that could revoke businesses licenses from town establishments if their operation creates a risk or nuisance for residents and visitors. The draft will have its first reading at an upcoming Town Council meeting. At a Town of Berlin Mayor and Council… Read more »
Berlin making tweaks to new parking lot; Usage solid last weekend, officials say
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) Progress at Berlin’s new parking lot, located on the corner of West and Washington streets, is moving along, with ongoing discussions about possible improvements, including signage, fencing, landscaping, pay-to-park software, and a recommendation to prohibit on-street parking in areas near the property. The new car park, which… Read more »
Berlin’s first sign auction raises $10K-plus for community center effort
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Town of Berlin’s street sign auction, launched earlier this month, has drawn to a close, securing over $10,000 in revenue for the municipality’s community center project. To raise funds for a community center in Berlin, the town’s leaders auctioned off retired street signs, including stop signs,… Read more »
Berlin approves old chicken plant property rezoning; Residential determination ruled a mistake
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) Following a public hearing, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from developers to rezone parcel 57 at Heron Park from R-1, residential, to B-2, shopping district, to allow for the space’s renovation. Heron Park’s parcel 57, the site of the former Tyson Foods poultry processing plant,… Read more »
Town Hall renovations discussed; Council approves more services after decisions on interior departments, entry
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Berlin Town Council approved a proposal from Haley Architecture this week for additional services to the Town Hall renovation project. The initiative will now include an interior renovation of the existing planning and zoning building, an update to the primary front of Town Hall, and a… Read more »
Tennis community honored Dale and Mitzi Ash for years served
By CINDY HOFFMAN Contributing Writer (July 17, 2025) Dale and Mitzi Ash were honored for their longtime dedication to the tennis community with a planting and tree dedication on June 21 in the Remembrance Court, a garden area at the Racquet Center that was created in 2004 to honor players who have passed away. While… Read more »