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Maryland sturgeon restoration effort in limbo
— "Sturgie" is biding his time, waiting to be introduced to the right female.
Caught off Hooper's Island five years ago, the hulking six-foot Atlantic sturgeon passes his days lolling about in a large tank at the University of Maryland's Horn Point...Tags: Prince George's County, Wildlife, Endangered Species, Oxford (Talbot, Maryland), Environmental Pollution
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Bay 'smart' buoys scuttled by Obama
The Chesapeake Bay'slong-suffering "smart" buoys, which have come back after being shot up and hit by boats and ships, now face perhaps their most serious threat yet - the budget knife.
President Obama's spending plan for fiscal 2013 proposes cutting the...Tags: Conservation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Annapolis, John Smith, Seafood and Fishing Industry
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Celebrated nuclear ship rests in Baltimore
Tucked behind a ruined grain elevator at a pier along an industrial stretch of Baltimore's waterfront lies a still-gleaming white vessel that was once one of the nation's proudest maritime achievements — the only nuclear cargo and passenger ship...Tags: Nuclear Power, Retirement, Dundalk, Cruise Line Ports, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Police Blotter
Harford County sheriff's deputies and Maryland State Police report: Aberdeen John Carl Lewis, 30, of the 200 block of Engle Avenue, was charged Wednesday with failure to comply with a peace order, telephone misuse by making repeat calls and harassment...Tags: Parkville, Cherry Hill, Rosedale (Queens, New York), Juvenile Delinquency, Havre de Grace
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Strong current makes College Creek dangerous
A renewed call to close the Colonial Parkway beach at College Creek emerged Tuesday after a Jamestown High senior drowned. Divers spent five hours searching for Trevor Times on Monday afternoon before suspending operations when it became too dark. The...Tags: Facebook, Colleges and Universities, College Sports, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia)
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From the archives: Paying last respects to an American beauty
Daily Press(This story originally appeared in the Daily Press on Feb. 9, 1992.) She was a greyhound of the seas, sleek and swift, the fastest passenger liner ever built. She was a marvel of marine engineering and the shipbuilder's arts: safe, comfortable, reliable,...Tags: England, Lawyers, Auction Service, Marlene Dietrich, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia)
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Living Here: Where to dine
Looking for restaurants in Hampton Roads? The diversity of Hampton Roads is reflected in its dining choices. Whether you favor sushi, local crabs or crunchy tacos, there's plenty waiting for you. Hampton Brent's Restaurant. $$$. 9 E. Queens Way. 757-...Tags: Sushi and Sashimi, Dining and Drinking, Foods and Beverages, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Seafood
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Living Here: Nature parks
Charles City County Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area. Bird watching, hunting, fishing, shooting range, public boat access. An access permit is needed for visitors ages 17 and older who do not have a Virginia hunting or fishing license or boating...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Golf, Wildlife, Museums, State Parks
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Living Here: Beaches
Thanks to the ocean, the Chesapeake Bay and multiple rivers, beaches are plentiful in Hampton Roads. So, weather permitting, break out your blanket and sunscreen and head for a beach near you. Gloucester Gloucester Point Beach Park. 1255 Greate Road,...Tags: Fort Monroe, Bodies of Water, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Oceans, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)
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Living Here: Outdoor activities
If you like being outside, there's plenty to do on the Peninsula. From cycling and watersports to golf and hunting, there's plenty to keep people active while outdoors. Cycling The Peninsula offers many opportunities for cycling enthusiasts....
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, College Basketball, Star Sailing, Golf, Hospitals and Clinics
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Living Here: History museums and sites
Museums and sites can help you track the story of our region. From the earliest settlers to the space explorers, Hampton Roads museums tell a continuous story of the importance of our region. History museums 1. Air Power Park. Vintage military jets,...Tags: England, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Douglas MacArthur, John Tyler
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Living Here: Nearby attractions
Many destinations are within easy driving distance of Hampton Roads. Pack a cooler, fill up the tank and hit the road. 1. Appomattox Court House, Appomattox The buildings and fields where Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate army are still a...Tags: Tangier (Accomack, Virginia), Stonewall Jackson, Orville Wright, Korean War (1950-1953), World War I (1914-1918)
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