Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) Worcester County Library presented its new book mobile at the “Meet your Pop Up Library” event in the parking lot of the Berlin branch on April 26, while attendees enjoyed cake and lemonade. “We wanted to have a way to celebrate our new Pop Up Library,” said… Read more »
Who you gonna call? Russ Lederman, that’s who, for snake removal By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) Snake charmer? Snake whisperer? Russ Lederman prefers snake rescuer when you talk about what he does. Lederman markets his free services as a snake rescuer on the Nextdoor app. He knows there are many people who… Read more »
Group provides medical check-ups, mental health support, food and clothes By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) The Ocean Pines Community Center held the weekend’s final Stand Down event to serve at-risk veterans on Sunday, after organizers held one in Cambridge on Friday and another in Salisbury on Saturday. At Stand Down events, Veteran… Read more »
OP pharmacy owners says prices beat big box stores By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) Coastal Drugs, a family-run business in Ocean Pines, has moved from its old location in Manklin Station to a new stand-alone building at 11005 Manklin Creek Road, right across from the South Pond. The husband-and-wife team, Ray and… Read more »
Four felonies lead 17 total violations listed, summons issued in July ’22 incident By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) About 10 months after a dark Mercedes drove away after hitting and killing 14-year-old Ocean Pines resident Gavin Knupp on Grays Corner Road, 22-year-old Tyler Mailloux, of Berlin, was charged as the driver. Worcester… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) May is National Bike Month and with that comes numerous opportunities to get out and ride. The Maryland Coastal Bike Festival has planned three bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region on May 6. The three rides include an Island Ride, which is 17 miles to… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) The fourth annual Bay Day event returns to White Horse Park in Ocean Pines on Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event caters to all age groups through hands-on activities, free boat tours, live music, local food trucks, live animal exhibits, and… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) Last year, a storm brought Springfest to an abrupt end, but the annual festival returns for its 32nd year at the inlet parking lot, today through Sunday. The celebration focuses on music, food and arts and crafts, with live music and free performances throughout the day and… Read more »
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer Season begins with 16th edition of Main St. festival (May 4, 2023) Vivacious vintners and toe-tapping trumpeters converge once again this Saturday as the Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s Jazz, Blues, Wine and Brews returns for its 16th year. The Main Street corridor will be cordoned off to make way for… Read more »
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) The trees are budding and the flowers are blooming, making this the perfect time to step outside and take a stroll through town after a long winter. That’s what the Town of Berlin and the Worcester County Health Department are inviting people to do Saturday morning with… Read more »