From Brick to Boat

St. Clement's Island with the sun setting behind the Blackiston Lighthouse.  Copyright 2010 THE CHESAPEAKE

“Well, I’ve been collecting bricks from all over the world to build a shrine for the Blessed Mother that overlooks St. Clements Island.” said Millie.

New cruise ships offer added entertainment options for vacationers

The distinctive Nick & Nora's supper club is part of the Carnival Miracle's funnel.

Nine new ships will be seen in North America this fall and winter, the most that will be hitting the seas in the near future.

United States Power Boat Show Oct. 14-17 in Annapolis

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Located in the quaint town of Annapolis, Maryland, the show features everything from luxurious motor yachts and trawlers to high-performance boats and offshore fishing machines. There are family cruisers, center consoles, inflatables and the world’s largest power catamaran section. Attendees will also find a wide selection of marine equipment, high-tech electronics, accessories, gear and related services such as boating lessons, rentals, insurance firms and lending institutions.

Sailboat show now open in Annapolis harbor

Kalmar Nikal sailing off into morning sun

This tall ship is the Kalmar Nyckel, an educational vessel from Delaware under sail on the Potomac River. THE CHESAPEAKE

St. George Island Indian Casino Gains Support from Commissioners Eager to Balance Budget; Island Soon to Separate from Bridge

St. George Island bridge from mainland

PINEY POINT (Special) — In spite of warnings from the Coast and Geodetic Survey, the O’Malley Administration has failed to act to secure and safeguard St. George’s Island from drifting away from the mainland at the same time that the local politicians have been conducting secret negotiations with the Mattaponi Indian tribe to use the [...]

Island Shows New Signs of Slippage from Mainland; Indians Set to Turn it Into Casino

St. George's Island Bridge

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, Md. (SPECIAL) — A serious disturbance in the Gregorian Fault which lies underneath the Potomac River and affects an island attached to the mainland of St. Mary’s County only by a bridge is once again showing signs of shifting. Not since 1989 when the island actually broke loose from the mainland, causing [...]

Two Wheeling Time

When the weather starts warming up, I get the bug to start up the Harley and enjoy the open road.  I know that I am not alone because warm weather brings invites to poker runs, weekend get-a-ways and just local rides.  All of it is a good time; you just have to decide which one [...]

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