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FIRE ISLAND! Locust Inn Torched by Arsonist; Brave Charter Captain Tows Flaming Boat Away from Fuel Dock

April 24, 2017April 25, 2017

The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.

The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Blue Crabs Families! House a Player!
Mums arriving soon, pumpkins, fall vegetables - FRESH FARM RAISED LOCAL VEGETABLES! Fresh Eggs & Baked goods. Closed Sundays
Craig Kontra For Sheriff, By Authority of Dotty Nash, Treasurer
Craig Kontra For Sheriff, By Authority of Dotty Nash, Treasurer

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The existing bridge was opened for traffic in 1940 and soldiers guarded the supports and the bridge from possible saboteurs during WWII. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
The Rt. 301 Governor Harry Nice Bridge is 135 feet tall to accommodate large ship traffic to ports in Alexandria and Washington and the U. S. Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
Rt. 301 crosses the Potomac River by the Gov. Harry W. Nice Bridge. The bridge opened in 1941 and had guards posted against German saboteurs during WWII.

The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
The burning boat, a 1986 21’ Thunderbird with a value set at $10,000 loss, was pulled away in a daring act of bravery by Capt. Lee Tippett.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Blue Crabs Families! House a Player!
Mums arriving soon, pumpkins, fall vegetables - FRESH FARM RAISED LOCAL VEGETABLES! Fresh Eggs & Baked goods. Closed Sundays
Craig Kontra For Sheriff, By Authority of Dotty Nash, Treasurer
Craig Kontra For Sheriff, By Authority of Dotty Nash, Treasurer

Buzz's Marina says that Ken, Jen, Pete and Jen got these beautiful blues out on the Dream Maker with Capt. Mike on July 16, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the huge cobia of Kyle Johnson on July 15, 2017
Buzz's Marina notes that Kyle Johnson of Rock Solid Charters was not playing around that morning, the biggest of the two cobias was 55 inches. July 12, 2017
Buzz's Marina and Jeremy's catch on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina and Joshua's big fish on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina displays the great catch of the day of Travis
Buzz's Marina asks for anyone to identify the species of of ray in this photo caught in the Honga on a flyrod. July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina displays the proud catch of Teagan and Randy on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured Susan and Dave's catch on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the Charlie Steward Crab Boil on July 8, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the huge cobia of Kyle Johnson on July 15, 2017
Buzz's Marina heavy blues on July 19, 2017
Buzz's Marina noted that Laurie and Danny were taking advantage of the beach on the Fourth of July.