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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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almanac: Oct. 10, the 284th day of 2008
There are 82 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: In 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, Md. On this date: In 1911, revolutionaries under Sun Yat-sen launched their overthrow of China's Manchu dynasty. In 1938,... -
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Today is Friday, Oct. 10, the 284th day of 2008. On this date: 1758: French fur trader, early St. Louis settler and "father of Oklahoma" Jean Pierre Chouteau was born in New Orleans. 1845: The U.S. Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, Md....Tags: Oklahoma, Jimmy Carter, National Government, Government
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Annapolis opera
Volunteers ages 16 and older are needed in the main office of the Annapolis Opera to take ticket orders, maintain computer databases and other records, prepare communications, help with accounting and communicate with patrons by telephone or e-mail....Tags: Music Theater, Theater
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Teens shoot at car, stash BB gun at school
Three teenagers shot a BB gun at a parked car and then stashed the weapon in a locker at Annapolis High School, Anne Arundel County police said. About 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, a man told police that he had seen three students shooting what appeared to be a...Tags: Vehicles
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Help for the disabled
Volunteers are needed for the Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues, a group of 21 residents who work to support residents with disabilities. Members include people with disabilities and members of their families, as well as a member of...Tags: Local Authority, Maryland
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YWCA seeks help with intervention services
The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County YWCA is seeking volunteers to help with prevention, education and intervention services for women, children, couples and families in Anne Arundel County. Information: 410-626-7800 or e-mail, tcherry @ywcaaac.org or...Tags: Abusive Behavior
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Motel 6 employee victim of attempted robbery
An employee at a Laurel Motel 6 reported an attempted armed robbery, Anne Arundel police said. At 9 p.m. Saturday, police said they responded to a call from the motel in the 3500 block of Old Annapolis Road. The employee said he was approached by a man...Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Crimes, Theft, Tourism and Leisure
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In concert
concert watch Just announced Usher Warner Theatre in Washington on Nov. 4. 410-547-7328 or ticketmaster.com. Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant and Dru Hill, with Sisqo DAR Constitution Hall in Washington on Oct. 31. Also, Maxwell is there Nov. 18....Tags: Sisqo, Bobby Brown, Verizon Communications, Warner Theatre, Folk Music
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Medical center to offer talk on living with diabetes
Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Parkway in Annapolis, will sponsor a talk for parents of children with Type 1 diabetes by Adam Driscoll of Adventures for the Cure. He will speak about his experience of living with diabetes and biking across the...Tags: Massachusetts, Research, Diseases, Family, Diabetes
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Anne Arundel Datebook
TODAY Assistance League The Assistance League Chesapeake will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Severna Park library branch, 45 W. McKinsey Road. 410-729-9169. Poetry lecture Anne Arundel Community College will offer "Wordscapes with John Lane" at 2 p.m. in...Tags: People, Armed Forces, Theater, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Fires
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Riding the waves, even in rough waters
Ed Hartman pretty much invented this boat show business, and after 37 years of anchoring nearly an acre and a half of floating docks at the Annapolis waterfront to display everything from dinghies to modest outboards to mammoth sail and power yachts, you'...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Virginia, Sales, Armed Forces, Rhode Island
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