News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
ST. MICHAELS, MD: Growing up in St. Michaels, Anthony Cannon learned the joys and challenges of working the water from his father, Wilson “Turk” Cannon. From a young age, Anthony and his four siblings were out on their dad’s workboat Doris N. sorting the day’s catch of crabs and tonging for oysters. Yet, Anthony said […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum gets in the festive spirit next month, hosting the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday, November 18, 2023. After drawing a strong crowd back in April for the spring edition, the festival returns to CBMM’s waterfront campus for the […]
Continue ReadingOcean City, MD: The sun is still shining and the weather is great in Ocean City as we gear up for the much-awaited return of Sunfest, one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region! Ocean City’s Sunfest, located in the Inlet Lot October 19-22, promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring an exciting lineup […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD: The Oceans Calling Festival will take place from Friday, September 29, 2023, through Sunday, October 1, 2023. This event will be one of the busiest events the Town of Ocean City has hosted. The Ocean City Police Department will be implementing an alternate traffic pattern in the downtown area in anticipation of […]
Continue ReadingOcean City, MD: The National Weather Service, Wakefield, has placed the Ocean City forecast area under a Tropical Storm Warning. Ocean City Emergency Services is continuing to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen that is forecasted to become Tropical Storm Ophelia. Currently, effects of the storm are expected to be in the Ocean City area beginning […]
Continue ReadingDue to unforeseen circumstances, there have been some changes to this weekend’s Frederick Douglass Day celebrations. Unfortunately, the Frederick Douglass Day Parade and the Outdoor Marketplace have been cancelled. However, the spirit of the event remains undeterred. The Welcome Ceremony has been relocated and will now take place at the Talbot County Free Library’s Meeting […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD: Historically, the “Pop-up Rally” car event occurs near the end of September. In anticipation of the possibility of the event coming back to Ocean City, all roads within the Town of Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, September 19, 2023, through Sunday, September 24, 2023. While the […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: Back in the early 1990s, Peter Panyon was taking part in a weeklong workshop for college professors focused on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries when inspiration struck while cruising the Patuxent River. “It occurred to me: Wait a minute, there’s a story to tell here,” Panyon remembered. “I was thinking, ‘Man, […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD Bring your wands, wings and magical costumes for a day of fantasy at Adkins Arboretum! Celebrating fancy and fun in the forest, Fairyfest returns to the Arboretum on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Fairyfest offers more outdoor magic than ever. Mix potions in a cauldron, visit […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD: Janie Meneely began writing songs about the Chesapeake Bay in the 1980s. She’s been at it ever since. She has performed her songs and stories about Chesapeake people, places and traditions on stages around the world—and now she’s bringing them to Adkins Arboretum in a special all-ages Chesapeake Songs & Stories program on […]
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