Responding To The Call
Suzanne Thurman transformed a chance encounter with a sea turtle into Delaware’s official respondents for stranded marine mammals and sea turtles Compiled by Alison Clary Main portrait by Kevin Fleming History: Suzanne Thurman has always possessed a natural, profound connection to the ocean and a passion for environmental conservation. One day, she discovered a needy […]
New-Book Alert: Ocean City Oddities
For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The Boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper’s Rides and the sand sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget “Boardwalk Elvis.” Farther north, Motel Row, Jolly Roger’s “Muffler Man” Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses can be found. Nostalgic recollections from […]
Dynamic Duo
Two books published by Lewes-based Cat & Mouse Press Win National Federation of Press Women Awards More Sandy Shorts: Stories Set in and Around Rehoboth, Bethany, Lewes, Fenwick Island, Cape May and Chincoteague More Sandy Shorts, a collection of delightful beach reads by Nancy Powichroski Sherman, won first place for short story collection by a […]
Gather ’Round
THE INTERNATIONAL BEACHCOMBERS CONFERENCE IS COMING TO ANNAPOLIS Beachcombers, rejoice! The 2020 International Beachcombers Conference (IBC) is coming March 23-29 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Center, outside of Annapolis. The 7-day, 6-night event features expeditions to different beaches, museum visits, tutorials, films, small discussion groups and tech/arts workshops, all of which are led […]