Smith Island NewsLocal news for Smith Island, MD continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Discovery Center sells Shore art- May 31, 2008 Excuse the construction in the back. There are a few loose ends to nail down before visitors can have full rein of the Delmarva Discovery Center, the multimillion-dollar heritage and hands-on cultural museum ...http://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/discovery-center-sells-shore-art?fromrss... Watermen cast faith in God for harvest- May 29, 2008 Where in the Bible does it say God will save the Chesapeake crabber Down on Tangier Island, some people say it's in Ezekiel: "There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the ...http://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/watermen-cast-faith-in-god-for-harvest?f... Rising sea level is a real threat- May 26, 2008 People fiercely debate climate change: Is it happening Is it media hype, misinformation or is it real Have human activities contributed in any way Is there anything we can do to slow or stop it Climate ...http://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/rising-sea-level-is-a-real-threat?fromrs... The best of Berlin- May 24, 2008 A monthly feature exploring the stores, restaurants and sights of Maryland restaurants.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/the-best-of-berlin?fromrss=1 Richard Lee is cruisin' on the West River- May 20, 2008 For the first time since the famed ferry boat Emma Giles last plied local waters 70 years ago, a ferry boat is setting sail on the West and Rhode rivers and environs.http://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/richard-lee-is-cruisin-on-the-west-river... Storm packs a wallop- May 18, 2008 "We've not had this kind of flooding since (Hurricane) Isabel" CRISFIELD -- Residents of coastal areas in Somerset County woke up Monday to find their yards and streets under water following a major storm that brought heavy rain and high winds during the night. via The Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/storm-packs-a-wallop?fromrss=1 Worst not over, governor warns- May 16, 2008 "The worst of this is not over." High winds and torrential rains that topped 6 inches in parts of Southern Maryland stranded motorists, toppled trees and cut electric service to tens of thousands of customers yesterday, while a widening sinkhole threatened to swallow a cluster of homes in Prince George's County. Although forecasters expected sunny skies to replace the clouds today, they warned that rain could return before the end of the week. Yesterday's record deluge, which capped five days..http://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/worst-not-over-governor-warns?fromrss=1 Late nor'easter leaves a mess- May 14, 2008 "We've not had this kind of flooding since (tropical storm) Isabel" SALISBURY -- A crew member of a research vessel that broke up in heavy seas off Rehoboth Beach died of his injuries as residents throughout Delmarva and the Mid-Atlantic battled rain and high winds brought by a ... via The Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/late-noreaster-leaves-a-mess?fromrss=1 Somerset Official: Worst Flooding Since Isabel- May 12, 2008 Somerset County emergency management director Steven Marshall says the county is experiencing what he says might by the worst flooding he has seen since Hurricane Isabel in 2003. via WJZ Baltimore, Maryland News Weatherhttp://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/somerset-official-worst-flooding-since-i... Crisfield dock gets needed overhaul- May 5, 2008 CRISFIELD -- A county-owned dock used mostly for loading heavy or large freight onto boats and barges headed for Smith and Tangier islands reopened for business after a complete overhaul. via The Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/smith-island-md/2008/05/crisfield-dock-gets-needed-overhaul?from... |