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001p1_xlg.jpg 36th ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN

    TOP WHITE MARLIN as of Thursday, Aug. 6 n FIRST PLACE: Weight: 93.5 pounds Angler: Sean Healey Boat: Orion Possible payout: $860,000 n SECOND PLACE: Weight: 83 pounds Angler: Terry Layton Boat: Nontypical Possible payout: $90, Full Story
002p1_lg.jpg Sen. Stoltzfus will not seek re-election in '10
Senator to retire after 20 years of service to 38th District, state and constituents

    (Aug. 7, 2009) Maryland Sen. Lowell Stoltzfus (R-38) answered the question many had been waiting for when he announced Thursday he will not run for another four-year term in the 2010 election. "It's been a 20-year run, and it's probably time for someone else to enjoy that privilege," he said Thursday afternoon. Full Story
Opinion
Taking the money even though there's no need

    In a classic illustration of what is wrong with government spending, the Ocean City Council, whose members lean toward the conservative side, has agreed to seek a grant because it's there. Full Story
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Sports
050p1_xlg.jpg BIG FISH BIG MONEY
Big white marlin, behemoth blue lead divisions

    (Aug. 7, 2009) The 2009 White Marlin Open is shaping up to be one for the record books with a 93.5- pound white marlin and 1,062- pound blue marlin, new state and tournament records, leading their divisions as of Thursday morning. Full Story
Fishing tourney calls for women
POOR GIRLS OPEN

    (Aug. 7, 2009) Female anglers will be the center of attention next week as they put their fishing abilities to the test and compete for cash and prizes during the 16th annual Capt. Steve Harman's Poor Girls Open, Aug. 13-15. In 2004, the tournament was renamed to honor the founder of the event, the late Capt. Steve Harman. Full Story
Arts & Entertainment
058p1_xlg.jpg COUNTY FAIR KICKS OFF IN SNOW HILL
Modern activities, but same old-fashioned fun on tap at three-day festival

    K araoke, Cow Pie Bingo and carnival rides are new activities added to the long list of things for the entire family to do at the Worcester County Fair this weekend at Byrd Park in Snow Hill. Karaoke is open to all ages on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. in the entertainment tent. Cow Pie Bingo will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Full Story
059p1_xlg.jpg Community honors sweet heritage this weekend
Berlin celebrates all things peach this month, beginning with daylong festival

    (Aug. 7, 2009) This weekend, the residents and business owners of Berlin will pay tribute to their community's quaint heritage — specifically, the product that contributed to the area's economy back at the turn of the last century. Full Story


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