Md. to Explore Ferry Possibilities for Chesapeake
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So you're weary of the persistent backups on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the stop-and-go traffic on Route 50 between Annapolis and the Eastern Shore? Or you feel a bit anxious whenever you venture onto the back of the mighty bay dragon?
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Four months of extreme togetherness are coming to a close for a dozen adventurers who've been exploring the Chesapeake Bay much like John Smith did &#151; sailing, and sometimes sleeping, in a replica of his small, open work boat. Their journey was set to end Saturday where it began: Jamestown, America's first permanent English settlement, which Smith helped found 400 years ago.
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By Kimball Payne, Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Dec. 12--HAMPTON -- It will be at least another month before the local panel guiding the reuse plans for Fort Monroe votes on the three designs drawn up for the waterfront post.
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Maryland lawmakers began to consider a proposal yesterday for one of the nation's most ambitious sets of controls on carbon dioxide emissions, as the state seeks to be a leader in the effort to curb the gases that contribute to global warming.
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By Lee Tolliver, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Feb. 18--A bill that would require boat operators to pass a licensed boating safety education course has made it farther through the Virginia General Assembly than any previous attempt.
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Federal authorities believe Washington state's ferry system has been under surveillance and could be a possible target for a terrorist attack, The Seattle Times reported Sunday.
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Dreaming Creek, one of more than 15 boats in the 22nd annual James River Batteau Festival, approached Maiden's Landing in Powhatan County yesterday after an eight-day, 120-mile journey from Lynchburg. Tom Hasenfang (right) poled the bateau while Captain Bob Shortridge manned the sweep.
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By Kevin Wadlow, Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon  Feb. 10--A statewide conversation about boats and anchoring issues begins Tuesday in the Florida Keys.
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By Brian Nearing, Albany Times Union, N.Y.  Jun. 6--WASHINGTON -- Recommendations in a national study on federal water pollution cleanup projects already are part of planned PCB dredging of the Hudson River at Fort Edward, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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State lawmakers, Prince George's officials and the Maryland governor's office have been negotiating this week toward a long-sought solution to the county hospital system's financial troubles, and legislative leaders are warning of a state takeover if they cannot find consensus by the end of the n...
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By Laura McCandlish, The Baltimore Sun  Dec. 16--A CSX freight train with a tanker containing a hazardous chemical derailed early yesterday morning along the Patapsco River near the Carroll-Howard county line, prompting residents of 100 neighboring homes to briefly evacuate as a precaution.
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By Tony Spinelli, Connecticut Post, Bridgeport  Dec. 8--EASTON -- Town officials may get back into the beach business.
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By TOM HOLDEN  By Tom Holden  The Virginian-Pilot  NORFOLK - Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Thursday that "the time is now" for House Republicans to present plans for Virginia's long- term transportation needs that will pass the General Assembly.
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By The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.  Jun. 19--Pierce County is looking for public comment on the latest recommendations of the Rhodes Lake Corridor Study.
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By LAUREN KING  By Lauren King   The VIRGINIAN-PILOT  Since 2000, a 600-foot portion of the old Chowan River bridge has sat parallel to the newer bridge that carries traffic between Chowan and Bertie counties.
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By Jack Dorsey, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Sep. 20--NORFOLK -- Concerned its deep draft ships are almost dragging bottom along the Elizabeth River en route to area shipyards, the Navy announced Tuesday it wants to dredge part of the river to make the passage safer.
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By Laura McCandlish, The Baltimore Sun  Mar. 4--Surface water is featured in plan   Several surface water options, including proposed reservoirs at Union Mills and Gillis Falls, are featured prominently in the county's updated water and sewer master plan.