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Point Lookout Hotel; memories of fun, history and dreams of yesterday are mixed with reports of trash and poor conditions at State Park

May 4, 2017May 5, 2017

In some fairness to the military owners – they did improve the Old Girl while She was under their command. They installed a sprinkler system, put storm windows on each window, erected a helicopter pad behind the swimming pool (something every little hotel needs,) and saw to it that it was kept in as good of shape as possible.

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Ocean City cites lousy job by real estate analyst in disputing designation as being crime haven

April 17, 2014April 17, 2014

Ocean City, Md., officials dispute a real estate company’s study that found the popular vacation destination to be the most dangerous city in the state.

Boating, Photo Gallery, Police Beat

The Poppa Francis of Piney Point

September 15, 2013September 15, 2013

Built to work the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries, the Poppa Francis now boards more tourists than bushels of oysters. Learn more about …

Letter from St. Gabriel’s Manor: Steamboat Days

September 10, 2013September 10, 2013

One evening about five pm in August, we boarded our steamer at the 7th street wharf in Washington.

Announcing! The Chesapeake: Legends, Yarns & Barnacles…in Kindle and paperback

February 6, 2012February 6, 2012

Now available in Kindle edition and paperback at Amazon!

Now! The CHESAPEAKE: Tales & Scales! 53 of the best stories that appeared in The Chesapeake over the years!

October 26, 2011August 29, 2013

Buy now only $2.99 on Kindle on Amazon and $29.99 in paperback on Amazon Join us as we visit the pages of The Chesapeake for …

Pandemonium reigned on St. George Island as massive crack separated bridge

October 16, 2010October 17, 2010

After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.

After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
Linda's Cafe new location now open
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Capt. Larry Jarboe shares his secrets
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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.
Approach of new Gov. Harry Nice Bridge with old bridge still standing
New and Old Rt. 301 Gov HARRY NICE BRIDGE. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photos
The downward slope of the Gov. Harry Nice Bridge towards the Commonwealth of Virginia in the distance. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Approach to the Gov. Harry Nice Rt. 301 Bridge with the Newburg Power plant at left on the Potomac River. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
The old bridge opened in 1940 and is in the process of being destructed and used to build fish reef. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
Linda's Cafe new location now open
WHISTLE BLOWERS WANTED
Capt. Larry Jarboe shares his secrets
Baked goods, jams, honey, jelly, potato and onion sets
Click to website for Special Offers

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.