Symbol of endurance in one little planting From Babylon to Berlin and from ancient King Nebuchadnezzar to the town’s horticultural advisory committee. That’s the scope of the divide between the day a bald cypress seedling poked into the daylight in a southern swamp and Tuesday, when that great tree’s immediate offspring was returned to the… Read more »
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Richard Hearne Parsons
Richard Hearne Parsons Salisbury Richard Hearne Parsons, age 88 of Salisbury, MD passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2025. He was born in Salisbury, MD to the late Frank and Ruth Hearne Parsons. Richard is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Carol Parsons; his daughters, Lisa Reed (Roger) and Elizabeth Whittington (Daniel Childers);… Read more »
Roscoe Nelson Jr.
Roscoe Nelson Jr. Ocean City Family and friends are sad to report that Roscoe Heath Nelson, Jr. of Ocean City, passed away on Sept. 29, 2025, at the Deer’s Head Hospital Center, in Salisbury, after a lengthy illness. He was 79. He was predeceased by his parents, Roscoe Heath Nelson, Sr. and Josephine Sobotka Nelson,… Read more »
Marie Elaine Vasiliou
Marie Elaine Vasiliou Berlin Marie Elaine Vasiliou, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Berlin. Born on February 4 ,1942, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she is survived by her husband, Anthony Earnest Vasiliou, son, Christopher Anthony Vasiliou, daughter in law Sarah Anne Candeloro, grandson, Andrew C. Duley and fiancé, River Riley… Read more »
Robert Alan Miller
Robert Alan Miller Ocean City Robert Alan Miller, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bobby/Bob, passed away October 9, 2025. He was 75 years old. Bobby was the baby of the family who always made us laugh. He embraced life with joy and enthusiasm. Baltimore native, Bobby was known for his radiant smile… Read more »
10/16/2025 Bayside Editorial: Housing crisis really? Well, that’s a surprise
Housing crisis really? Well, that’s a surprise No one really needed a $49,900, 127-page study to advise officials and residents of Worcester County that this area is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. While such an undertaking does provide a factual underpinning of such an assertion, the survey conducted by Matrix Design Group at the state’s… Read more »
Berlin to host cruisers, then Oktoberfest next weekend
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite summer’s official end, Town of Berlin residents will have no shortage of events to attend this offseason. On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., the Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the Fall Cruiser Car and Truck Show from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration will start at 7 a.m…. Read more »
Restaurant chefs to participate in food tournament
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two Roadie Joe’s chefs will represent the Eastern Shore at a large-scale international food competition in Indianapolis, Indiana, this month. On Thursday, Oct. 16, Josh Morrison, the head chef at Roadie Joe’s Berlin, and Daniel Burke, the chef from Roadie Joe’s Salisbury, will compete in the general chef category at… Read more »
Pines woman seeks votes in Halloween fundraising competition
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An Ocean Pines resident is seeking votes to advance to the next round in a spooky, Halloween-themed contest that raises funds for hospitalized children, offers $13,000 in prize money, and provides the opportunity to meet Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis. Local Janet Stephenson has advanced through a series of six… Read more »
Historic District Commission cool on mural art
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Historic District Commission opted to delay a vote on a mural proposed for a building in town, citing concerns about its historical character and unique design elements. At a meeting last week, Berlin’s Historic District Commission reviewed a mural, to be painted by local artist Evan Fitzgerald, planned… Read more »