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Eastern Neck NWR Deer Hunt Permits Available August 9th

July 20, 2023 by Spy Desk
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Beginning August 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST, Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) hunting permits will be available online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at (877) 444-6777. Regulations and dates for the 2023-24 deer hunt are now available on the refuge website at www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern-neck.

Please note the following changes to this year’s regulations.  Only one hunter per permit is allowed; group members may no longer be added to a permit.  This change now allows hunters to present their valid hunting permit either electronically or on paper.  This year, all hunts at Eastern Neck will take place during the month of October.  There will be no primitive hunt.

For more information on hunting at Eastern Neck NWR, please visit www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern-neck.

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is a 2,285-acre island which supports a wide variety of habitats including brackish marsh, natural ponds, upland forest, and grasslands for a diversity of wildlife. The refuge holds the designation of Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society.  To learn more, visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Eastern-Neck or @EasternNeckNWR.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws.gov.  

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The Legacy of the Nathan of Dorchester

July 3, 2023 by Spy Desk
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On July 4, the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester turns 29, the youngest skipjack in the fleet. Cambridge had always been the center of the skipjack building industry with more skipjacks built in Cambridge than anywhere else along the Bay. A dedicated group of volunteers from the nonprofit Dorchester Skipjack Committee spent over 14,000 hours building Nathan and this past winter volunteers spent over 2,200 hours repairing, scraping and painting Nathan so she looks like she did when first commissioned in 1994.

Nathan is unique in part due to her age…or in this case, youth. Before building the Nathan, no skipjack had been built for 40 years. And only one other skipjack has been completed since then. While originally built to be a sail powered oyster dredge boat, Nathan’s true mission has been in tourism and education. For the past 29 years, the Nathan has been true to her mission, sailing and educating visitors far and wide on the waters of the Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay. During her 29 years of service, Nathan has carried over 41,000 passengers, made over 2,600 voyages and is underway 80 to 100 times each sailing season training sail crew, and carrying passengers on a unique voyage back in time.

Oysters were first harvested by hand in shallow waters around the Bay. Then schooners, pungies, and later bugeyes, were built to dredge oysters in deeper waters of the Chesapeake Bay. When the oyster bars in the deeper waters of the Bay were depleted due to over harvesting, a shallow draft boat was needed to access the rich oyster bars closer to shore.

A shallow draft boat with a hard chin, retractable centerboard and dead rise hull became known as a two-sail bateau, later commonly called a skipjack. Skipjacks are easily recognized by their sharp clipper bow, bowsprit, and large main sail, which is used to generate the power necessary to pull heavy oyster laden dredges across the oyster bars.

Quickly replacing older, deeper draft oyster dredge boats, about 800 skipjacks worked the Bay dredging under sail harvesting oysters during the winter months. Skipjacks were less expensive and relatively easy to construct and were made to last about 20 years. At the end of her life, a skipjack was traditionally stripped of its metal and left to rot in a creek or marsh and return to nature. Today the skipjack fleet is holding steady at about 25 to 30, some in varying degrees of restoration or decay.

For the past 29 years, the Nathan has taken groups of people out on the Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay teaching visitors of all ages about the ecology of the river and Bay, the oysters and a way of life on the Eastern Shore that is quickly vanishing. The Nathan has also been a floating ambassador for Cambridge, visiting ports of call up and down the Chesapeake Bay. May she continue to do so for many decades to come.

The Nathan of Dorchester offers a unique opportunity for folks to experience oyster dredging under sail. Four crew members, a Coast Guard certified captain and a docent take people out every Saturday. To beat the heat in July and August, sails depart Long Wharf at the end of High Street in Cambridge at 10 a.m. for a two-hour sail. During May, June, September, October and early November, Nathan carries passengers Saturday afternoons from 1 to 3p.m. Visit www.skipjack-nathan.org for more details.

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Community Baby Shower Set for June 29

June 8, 2023 by Spy Desk
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The Dorchester County Health Department is holding a Community Baby Shower from 5:30-7pm Thursday, June 29, at the Chesapeake Grove Intergenerational Center at 108 Chesapeake St., Cambridge.

This event is for Dorchester County families expecting a baby or with a child under the age of 1.

There will be free giveaways — such as diaper bags, baby wipes, thermometers, and other baby items — and special door prizes, including strollers, pack and plays, and more! You must be present to win.

A free dinner will be provided.

Call 410-228-3223 with questions or if you need transportation to the baby shower.

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CWDI Launches Online Street Naming Survey

June 3, 2023 by Spy Desk
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Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has launched an online survey asking the community for input on naming a new street being added to Cambridge Harbor. The survey can be accessed through the Cambridge Harbor website at www.cambridgeharbor.org. The website can also be reached using the QR code to the right. The survey will be open through June 30, 2023.

CWDI once again worked with BCT Design Group on this latest effort “to include our community in the development of Cambridge Harbor,” said Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “Much like we did last year when the community helped choose the Cambridge Harbor name for the waterfront development.”

CWDI’s Outreach & Communication Committee (OCC) is leading this effort for the organization. OCC members include Rich Zeidman, Dion Banks, Shay Lewis-Sisco, and Matt Leonard. “The process has been iterative and collaborative,” explains Shay Lewis-Sisco. “We have worked carefully and deliberately to develop four themes for the community to consider.” The four themes are:

1) Rose Hill. The Cambridge Harbor site sits directly adjacent to what remains of the historic Rose Hill Community.

2) Roses. Many of the adjacent street names are also names of rose varieties, i.e., Aurora and Radiance.

3) Light / Sources of Light. At Cambridge Harbor, light plays on the water and the land in various ways – sunrises and sunsets bathe it in crimson and gold, moonlight shimmers silver on the water, lighthouses spin their strobes, and boats’ lights dot the darkness.

4) Maritime Heritage. This last theme opens naming to the wider Maritime history and heritage of Cambridge and Dorchester County, which are deeply engrained community characteristics. In fact, Cambridge Harbor’s tagline is “Lured By The Water, Kept By Our Heritage.”

“We’re building on the Cambridge Harbor naming process, which we presented during our previous community input session in April 2022,” says Dion Banks. Mr. Banks was part of the group of community stakeholders who worked with BCT in 2021 and 2022 to develop the site naming options. “That process returned an excellent result,” adds Mr. Banks. “Which is why we’re using a similar process for this important initiative.”

Based on the survey results, CWDI will identify three possible final names for the new street. Following that, an in-person community event will be held at Cambridge Harbor that will allow the community to help select the final name. CWDI will inform the public once the date is selected for this in-person event.

CWDI is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit development corporation formed through a joint Agreement of the City of Cambridge, Maryland; Dorchester County, Maryland; and the State of Maryland. CWDI’s mission is to develop Cambridge Harbor in partnership with the community, to the benefit of the community, and to sustainably operate and maintain Cambridge Harbor as an inviting, accessible, active, and enjoyable place to live, work, play, and visit.

Cambridge Harbor is being planned as a highly activated waterfront district to include public spaces, amenities, and events focused on promoting the City of Cambridge and Dorchester County’s multi-faceted history, heritage, and culture while creating a unique destination for tourism.

For more information about CWDI or Cambridge Harbor, please visit the website, or contact Matt Leonard at [email protected]; (434) 579-0374.

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Taste of Cambridge Returns October 7th

June 2, 2023 by Spy Desk
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Cambridge Main Street, a community driven non- profit organization, is pleased to announce that Taste of Cambridge will return for its 15th year on Saturday October 7, 2023, from 1pm-6pm. After a four-year hiatus due to Covid-19, Cambridge Main Street’s premiere community street festival will celebrate the best of Eastern Shore cuisine.

This year’s cook-off contest will feature five categories that honor and celebrate regional and seasonal foods: Crab, Seasonal Soup/Stew, Mac N Cheese, Pumpkin, and Apple. Local restaurants will face off to impress a panel of judges and ticket holders.

“Cambridge Main Street is thrilled to be able to bring back this beloved community festival. We’ve created unique sponsorship options to ensure maximum exposure and engagement on the festival grounds. We hope the business community will take advantage of this opportunity,” said Executive Director Margaret Knudsen.

General Admission tickets will include the opportunity to sample unlimited sips from local craft brewers and distillers. For the first-time ever, a VIP ticket will be available for purchase. VIP ticket holders will be able to sip and savor starting at noon.

In addition to the cook-off contest, the festival will include a Kid’s Zone, community performances, a vendor market, live music on the mainstage, and additional food and beverages for purchase.

Taste of Cambridge sponsorships are now available. Please contact Executive Director, Margaret Knudsen via email at [email protected] to learn more. Interested restaurants and food vendors can also request an application.

Tickets for the event are expected to go on sale in July.

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Firecracker Kid’s Triathlon to Be Held July 4th, 2023, in Cambridge

May 28, 2023 by Spy Desk
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Local Cambridge, MD triathlon group, Cambridge Multi-Sport, (CMS) announces the return of their annual “Firecracker Kid’s Triathlon” on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Robbins Family YMCA at 201 Talbot Avenue in Cambridge, MD.  Rebranded in memory of local Ironman, MD organizer and director Gerry Boyle, this year marks the 11th anniversary of the triathlon.  The event begins at 8:00 am as children from ages 6 to 15 will swim, bike, and run various distances based on their age group.

The swim will be completed inside the Robbins YMCA facility and the bike and run will take place in the residential neighborhood around the YMCA with guidance and direction from the Cambridge Police Department and the membership of CMS.

The cost for this USAT (USA Triathlon) sanctioned event is $30/child with an additional mandatory $10 fee for USAT’s one-day membership.

All money raised during this event will go to CMS’s High School Scholarship fund that awards 4 college scholarships yearly for students from North Dorchester and Cambridge South-Dorchester High Schools that have shown academic success and competed in Cross Country, Swimming or Track and Field during their high school years.

For more information or to register your child for the “Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids Triathlon” on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Cambridge, MD, please visit their Facebook page (”Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids”) or click to: www.trisignup.com/FirecrackerKidsTri .

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State Highway Administration to Remove Railroad Crossing on MD 343 in Dorchester County on Monday

May 20, 2023 by Spy Desk
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will remove an abandoned railroad crossing on MD 343 (Washington Street) near Dorchester Avenue in Cambridge on Monday, May 22. Crews will begin work at 6 a.m. and expect to be complete by 6:30 p.m., weather permitting. The State Highway Administration is removing the unused railroad crossing to allow for future intersection improvements in that area.

Due to the location of the work, the following detour route will be posted for motorists to navigate around the project limits:
•    right onto Dorchester Avenue;
•    left onto Cedar Street; and
•    left onto Peach Blossom Avenue, then back to MD 343 (Washington Street).

The State Highway Administration understands detours can be an inconvenience, but asks for motorists’ patience while this work is completed.

Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance. For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, go to the Project Portal. Visit the homepage at roads.maryland.gov.  For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

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State Highway Administration to Resurface US 50 in Dorchester County

May 20, 2023 by Spy Desk
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a repaving project Monday, May 22, on a stretch of about two miles of westbound US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between Big Mill Pond and east of Mill Road. Work will be conducted 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and during those times drivers can expect single-lane closures. The project is expected to be complete by the end of June, weather permitting.

Motorists will be safely guided through the work zone with a flagging operation, cones and arrow boards. Drivers should expect significant delays during work hours. Hot asphalt may require up to two hours to cool before drivers and pedestrians can safely cross the new road surface. Contractor George & Lynch Inc. will perform the work.

The State Highway Administration understands road work can be an inconvenience, but the work is necessary to maintain a safe and reliable transportation system. To protect themselves and our work crews, drivers are asked to stay alert, stay focused, look for reduced speed limits as well as driving pattern changes, and slow down in construction zones. Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.

For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, visit the project portal. Visit our homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

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League of Women Voters to Host Cambridge City Council Candidate Forum

May 18, 2023 by Spy Desk
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The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Shore will sponsor a forum for candidates competing in the June 6 special election for the Cambridge City Council. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Weinberg Intergenerational Center at Chesapeake Grove, 108 Chesapeake Street, Cambridge, MD.  It is free and open to the public.

Candidates from Wards 1 and 5 who are running against opponents will participate in the forum:

Ward 1 –Laurel E Atkiss and Chad Malkus

Ward 5 –Robert G. Aaron, Cleveland L. Rippons, and Brian R. Roche

Topics will include issues that are important to Cambridge residents, such as: budget priorities; law enforcement and crime in the county; transparency of council deliberations; and the relationship between the city and county councils.

After a welcome by the moderator, candidates will make opening statements and respond to questions posed by the moderator, including questions from members of the public that will be collected on notecards.

The event will be recorded by WHCP community radio for re-broadcast.

For questions about the forum contact Glenna Heckathorn or Kathi Bangert at 443-646-3338 or email to [email protected].

The League of Women Voters does not endorse candidates for this or any other election.

The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Shore is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to all citizens of voting age.

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Firecracker Kid’s Triathlon to Be Held July 4th, 2023, in Cambridge, MD

May 18, 2023 by Spy Desk
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The local Cambridge, MD triathlon group, Cambridge Multi-Sport, (CMS) announces the return of their annual “Firecracker Kid’s Triathlon” on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Robbins Family YMCA at 201 Talbot Avenue in Cambridge, MD. Rebranded in memory of local Ironman, MD organizer and director Gerry Boyle, this year marks the 11th anniversary of the triathlon. The event begins at 8:00 am as children from ages 6 to 15 will swim, bike, and run various distances based on their age group.

The swim will be completed inside the Robbins YMCA facility and the bike and run will take place in the residential neighborhood around the YMCA with guidance and direction from the Cambridge Police Department and the membership of CMS.

The cost for this USAT (USA Triathlon) sanctioned event is $30/child with an additional mandatory $10 fee for USAT’s one-day membership.

All money raised during this event will go to CMS’s High School Scholarship fund that awards 4 college scholarships yearly for students from North Dorchester and Cambridge South-Dorchester High Schools that have shown academic success and competed in Cross Country, Swimming or Track and Field during their high school years.

For more information or to register your child for the “Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids Triathlon” on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Cambridge, MD, please visit their Facebook page (”Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids”) or click to: www.trisignup.com/FirecrackerKidsTri.

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