Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
When we think of the type of person we want to serve on our town council, one of the most important traits is their honesty in both their actions and being intellectually honest with their approach to issues. We want a person that is a representative of all of the people, not a champion of a […]
This letter was sent by John Paffrath. I recently took a ride around Food lion and the surrounding neighborhood, to give my option of how best to safely and cost effectively leave the parking lot. Wall mart is a good example of what I would suggest. -A driveway running east from the backside of Food […]
On Saturday, November 24 the Cape Charles Historical Society will hold its 21st annual Oyster Roast from 4 until 8 at the Museum – note the earlier time again this year. The menu includes local oysters – roasted and raw, fried chicken, potato salad, chowder, 4 bean salad, homemade rolls, desserts, coffee, and soda, with beer and […]
Lemon Tree Gallery & Studio presents Holiday Exhibition Opening Reception. “Small Frame, Big Art” (because the best things come in small packages). Join us for a special evening of elegant art, unique gifts, complimentary refreshments, live music and a cash bar as we kick off the holiday season. We love to keep it lively at […]
Saturday, December 1 thru Sunday, December 9 Build a kayak in December! Seawolf Kayak returns to Cape Charles for the 3rd year. Join Dave Burden of SouthEast Expeditions, at his store on Mason Avenue in Cape Charles and build your own traditional kayak with the help of skilled craftsmen. Build and take home your own traditional […]
Saturday, November 17, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Cape Charles Holiday Farmers Market will include seasonal produce, pastured meats, prepared dishes, and an expanded array of holiday gifts from local artisans and craftspeople. Now accepting applications for holiday vendors. Applications are available at capecharlesfarmersmarket.org
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “Near Death Experiences.” The free 90-minute seminar will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 16 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410. Nick McClean-Rice will share the results of his research […]
The Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs) are the roadmap for how the Bay jurisdictions, in partnership with federal and local governments, will achieve the Chesapeake Bay TMDL allocations. Bay jurisdictions include Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. The TMDL is designed to ensure that all pollution control measures needed […]
Our regular November meeting will be on the 14th, at 7:00pm in the Boardroom at the Charlotte Hotel, 7 North Street, VA 23417 in beautiful downtown Onancock. We’ll have our usual “Open Mic” at 8:00pm for announcements, discussion, postcard/letter writing, or what-you-will. If you have any friends you think might be interested in Drinking Liberally, they (or you!) can add their email addresses to […]
1605: Discovery, with only hours to spare, of The Gunpowder Plot- an audacious conspiracy by leading British Catholics to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I himself, in hopes of leading a violent restoration of Catholicism in Great Britain. The thirteen conspirators spent months coordinating- in addition to strategic kidnappings, escape routes […]
Two Special Agents from NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement spent more than 15,000 hours investigating an illegal fishing scheme that was operating off of the coast of North Carolina. Thirty co-conspirators were part of the illicit activity, but only 12 subjects were charged and sentenced in connection to this case, which saw 52 charges in […]
Amendment 13 in Florida, which will end greyhound racing in the state by 2020, passed with a 69-31 percent victory, which the Committee to Protect Dogs described as “a knock-out blow to a cruel industry that has been hurting and killing dogs for nearly a century.” Greyhound racing tracks have until 2021 to close. Presently, […]
Special Opinion to the Mirror by Paul Plante Should a nation, to be considered a nation, have a history that is common to all of its citizens, if they be that, or its subjects, if they not be citizens? Or doesn’t it really matter anymore, as is the case in the United States of America […]
Screeching liberal voices once again went off the rails in critiques of white woman, whom they blamed most for the lack of a true “blue wave” victory in the midterm elections on Tuesday. Despite the onslaught of free campaign publicity for Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas), such as appearing at concerts with Willie and on the […]
FYI, protesting in front of someone’s personal residence doesn’t make you an activist, it makes you an idiot psychopath. Vox co-founder Matthew Yglesias says he “cannot empathize with Tucker Carlson’s wife at all” after Antifa activists broke the front door of her home while she was home alone and threatened her to the point she […]
More money was spent on this midterm election than any in modern history. Record amounts of cash poured in from–well we don’t really know from where. Beto O’Rourke raised over $70 million, and still lost. Obama came out of “retirement” to campaign….all his supported candidates got slammed. Still, the left was out marching and hashtag […]
“If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor” — yeah, right. Another Tale from the Crypt, Common Core has sent education backward while draining the energy, money, and motivation away from U.S. public schools for a decade. “If you set and enforce rigorous and challenging standards and assessments; if you put outstanding teachers at the […]
In Cape Charles, Cela Burge secured the majority of votes to win a seat on the Cape Charles Town Council. Burge defeated Joan Natali and Herb Thom with 307 votes (Natali 114, Thom 75).
This story is by Mirror staff writer Jane McKinley Saturday marked the 26th CBES annual Between the Waters bike ride. Riders were greeted with blustery weather and “liquid sunshine” which didn’t let up for most of the day. In spite of these impediments, spirits were high and riders were, once again, treated to an inside […]
This Friday, the Northampton High School Football Yellowjackets secured their second consecutive district championship with a 37-25 win over Arcadia High School. The match with Arcadia was an up and down struggle in the early going, with each side taking the lead. At the end of the first half, Arcadia led 13-8. To begin the […]
The Cape Charles Town Council and the Town Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at 6:00 pm in the Town Civic Center located at 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles to receive comment on the following: -Proposed text amendments to Town Zoning Ordinance Article VIII, Sections 8.33, 8.34, and 8.35. The […]
The Cape Charles Town Council recently approved several reappointments to boards and commissions. Bill Stramm and Keith Kostek reappointed to the Planning Commission. Bill Stramm also serves as the Planning Commission representative to the Cape Charles Main Street Board Bill Murphy was reappointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Joe Fehrer was reappointed to serve on […]
The CCPD responded to 37 calls in the town, and 11 out in the county. There was one felony arrest for embezzlement and one petit larceny misdemeanor arrest. They assisted on calls from the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office 10 times, and 1 time for the State Police. On the roads, 2 summons were issued, as well […]
Special Opinion to the Mirror by Charles McWilliams. Since 2016, prices in the area’s only supermarket kept pace with industry standards. In 2018, the Cape Charles Lankford Highway Food Lion underwent a major renovation. Prices since, have skyrocketed. An order costing 65.00, now averages 103.00 a whopping 60% with MVP card and without a steak […]
This letter was sent by Ken Dufty and other citizens to the Department of Environmental Quality Re: Follow-up on Groundwater Issues on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and discussion of recent data that was not available during our previous exchange. Dear Director Paylor: First, let us extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for your willingness in the past […]
On October 31st, 2018 three people were attacked by two aggressive gray foxes in the vicinity of Kerr St. and Market St. in Onancock, VA. These foxes tested positive for rabies. Officials Urge Continued Vigilance After the three people were bitten. Accomac, VA – On Friday, November 2, 2018, one of two foxes collected from the […]
Jim Baugh Outdoors TV From the Oyster Farm Features Playin’ Hookey Charters as they go after Kings & Cobia.
THE NYP&N RR RESURRECTION LTD. invites you to take part in helping to save our communities heritage. We will be holding regular meetings at The Town Civic Center the second Wednesday of each month starting 14 November at 6pm. This first meeting will be explanations and recruitment to help with raising community awareness as to […]
Saturday, November 10 7:30 p.m., The Governor’s School for the Arts Department of Theatre & Film presents: Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein) by Barbara Field, directed by Steve J. Earle, with scenery and lighting by Sean C. Blue and costumes by Ricardo Melendez. Tickets: Adults:$15, Students:$10. A riveting ethical argument adapted by Minnesota playwright Barbara […]
I was lucky enough to attend George Mason University with one of the world’s great poets, Yana Dijin. Over the years and many drinks, Yana and I have talked about many things, and I have learned much from her. I do remember one morning in the early 1990s, after a long night of cigarettes and […]
Saturday, November 10 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – The Barrier Island Center will be hosting a Carving Class with PG Ross. Cost: $125. Participants will learn the basics of carving while making a traditional Black-bellied Plover shorebird decoy. PG uses traditional tools and techniques based on characteristics of live birds and is strongly […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)- About 400,000 newly eligible low-income Virginia adults can start enrolling in Medicaid, a major achievement for the state’s Democratic governor. Medicaid expansion enrollment starts Thursday in Virginia for coverage that will start at the beginning of 2019. Expanding Medicaid was among the biggest legislative priorities for Gov. Ralph Northam, who plans a […]
NORFOLK -The Commonwealth will spend $14 million to help local transit authorities switch their aging public bus fleets to electric vehicles, Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday. “We obviously want everybody to have access to transportation, but we really want to move toward clean energy, renewable energy,” Northam told reporters after addressing a state transportation conference […]
4th ANNUAL NANDUA WRESTLING ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER Cost: $5 Kids 12 and Under $8 Everyone Else $8 Take-Out Take-Out includes 3 pancakes, 4 strips of bacon, 2 sausage patties, slice of scrapple, 1 hash brown, eggs and a to-go drink) When and Where: Nandua High School Cafeteria Saturday, November 10th 8 […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “More Than Glory: African American Civil War Soldiers of ESVA.” The free 90-minute seminar will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 9 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410. Kellee […]
Public invited to final 2018 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan meetings Input needed on watershed pollution reduction plan in Accomack and Northampton counties MELFA— The public is invited to the last two meetings to provide input on nutrient and sediment reduction measures on the Eastern Shore during the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Phase […]
NOAA – Researchers studying the sharp decline between 1980 and 2010 in documented landings of the four most commercially-important bivalve mollusks – eastern oysters, northern quahogs, softshell clams and northern bay scallops – have identified the causes. Warming ocean temperatures associated with a positive shift in the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), which led to habitat […]
