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The serene setting of Annapolis belies its function as the state's capital quite well. It seems as if life moves at a different pace -- unhurried in contrast to Baltimore to the north and Washington to the west -- and it's easy to forget that this is where political luminaries, both past and present, made their mark. As a quintessential sailing town, Annapolis' flavor is dominated by all things maritime (not just the Naval Academy). The center of the city is the City Dock where, in times that were not so long ago, fishermen and crabbers moored their boats and unloaded their catch of the day. Today some of those work boats still dock there, but the majority of the harbor is occupied by flashy...
The serene setting of Annapolis belies its function as the state's capital quite well. It seems as if life moves at a different pace -- unhurried in contrast to Baltimore to the north and Washington to the west -- and it's easy to forget that this is where political luminaries, both past and present, made their mark. As a quintessential sailing town, Annapolis' flavor is dominated by all things maritime (not just the Naval Academy). The center of the city is the City Dock where, in times that were not so long ago, fishermen and crabbers moored their boats and unloaded their catch of the day. Today some of those work boats still dock there, but the majority of the harbor is occupied by flashy yachts, sailboats and other pleasure crafts, as well as water taxis and touring cruisers for sightseers. One might call it a sea change -- Annapolis has, during the 20th century, matured into a popular attraction for tourists and residents, particularly those for whom money isn't a problem.
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Around Town: The end of an era
Carlos Moorhead's death last week marked the end of an era. Amiable and gracious, as a congressman, Moorhead always was concerned with the welfare of his constituents. He was the epitome of across-the-aisle mediation and reconciliation. He looked for...Tags: Politics, Ulysses S. Grant, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan
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Around Town: Who says learning can't be fun?
In the midst of La Caņada’s up-and-down summer school programs (See Valley Sun, 1/12/2011, “Summer-school class hour measure tabled” and 1/27/2011, “Foundation continues with summer school program”), there’s another...Tags: Politics, Engineering, Electronics, Interior Policy, Technology
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Four students nominated to military academies
Four La Caņada Flintridge students are among the nominees to the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies announced Feb. 2 by Congressman David Dreier. Nicklaus Koeppen, Alexandra Preiss, Matthew Faber and Stephen Oh —...Tags: Politics, Defense, Armed Forces, Unrest, Conflicts and War, High School Sports
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Around Town: 'What? You want to go WHERE?'
Attention, high-school juniors: The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., is now accepting applications for its annual Summer Seminar. Summer Seminar is an action-packed six-day program that exposes high-school students to life at the Naval...Tags: Armed Forces, Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War, High School Sports, Science
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Around Town: Miss Hepburn rides again
It began as an average evening. We came home from work and noticed the shredded cardboard.
What had happened? Suddenly, we realized, Miss Audrey Hepburn had ingested half of a chocolate cake.
Not just any cake. This was a dark chocolate birthday...Tags: Vomiting, Emergency Health Procedures, Chemotherapy, Chocolate Cake, Audrey Hepburn
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Walking tall aboard ship
I am drawn to the sea. From the moment I read Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner," I was hooked. I devoured everything nautical from Melville's "Moby Dick" to "Jason and the Argonauts" of Greek mythology. As a boy, I longed for the endless...Tags: Defense, Armed Forces, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Joseph Conrad, U.S. Navy
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Maryland politicians' crime spree
For the past three years, Maryland has experienced an unprecedented crime wave of political corruption. The only comparable period in memory would be the 1970s, when a governor was jailed and a sitting U.S. vice president (who had served as governor and...
Tags: Politics, Political Corruption, Regional Authority, Ethics, Elections
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Pensions, bonuses and county budgets
This is the season when local governments finalize their budgets for the next fiscal year, and the grousing about their penurious circumstances is in full swing. Some are even complaining that the state's revised budget and tax plan — signed into...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Politics, Education, Elections
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Anne Arundel County volunteer briefs
Alzheimer's Association Volunteer opportunities include office and clerical assistance including data entry and mailings, community outreach representatives including those to attend health fairs and speakers, help line specialists, and family support...Tags: Anne Arundel County, Health, Back to School, Alzheimer's Disease
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Shades of Blue Orchestra comes out swinging
The Pen Mar Park concert series opens with 18-piece big band By MARIE GILBERT marieg@herald-mail.com One minute, a reed section whispers impossibly rich, velvety tones. The next, the room erupts with the wicked, raucous sounds of drums. There are...
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County gets money requested from state for new Bester Elementary School
dona@herald-mail.comThe Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved the full $4.4 million Washington County Public Schools requested toward building a replacement for Bester Elementary School in Hagerstown. The total cost of building a new school is about $23...Tags: Education, Schools, House Building, Elementary Schools, Economy, Business and Finance
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Wednesday
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Today's forecast calls for cloudy skies, patchy fog in the morning and a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high temperature near 80 degrees. Wednesday night is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low temperature around 66 degrees....Tags: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., Brian Matusz, Reisterstown Road, Martin O'Malley, Injuries and Wounds
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