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Berlin’s newest restaurant opens after license approval

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Liquor board officials in Worcester County declined to greenlight a “liquor locker” concept for a downtown Berlin bar and restaurant but still approved its liquor license transfer to a new ownership group. The bourbon and tequila joint Bour-Agavé is no more at 104 North Main Street. It reopened May 23… Read more »

Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr.

Waesche, Charles

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 »

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 »

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 »