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The photos that have been on the Home pageDuck Pond Dragon and Greg Piner | May 15, 2012
Saving a dragon in distress. That was the scene this weekend as Greg Piner worked to right Oriental’s Duck Pond Dragon. Hindering the effort was the dragon’s loss of its keel. It’s since been taken out of the water – for the first time in 8 years – and is getting some TLC from its creator, sculptor Gary Gresko. More on the story coming. (Photo: Nancy Piner)
Nuese River T-Shirts | May 14, 2012
Maybe a wave jostled things up. An order of T-shirts came in with some letters in “Neuse River” jumbled. That misspelling, as with misprinted stamps, could make it a collector’s item, but Nautical Wheelers is now selling the T-shirts at a discount.
Paul Knudson 1931-2012 | May 13, 2012
Composer Paul Knudson, at the piano during a 2010 rehearsal for “Falstaff.” It was one of the many original works he wrote and debuted in Pamlico County over the years. Paul passed away last week in New Hampshire. He was 81. For another photo of Paul at work on the ‘Falstaff’ production, click here.
Paul Knudson 1931-2012 - 2010 Production of Falstaff | May 13, 2012
Paul Knudson at work at a 2010 rehearsal for “Falstaff” at Pamlico Community College. Paul died on May 7 in New Hampshire.
Old Boathouse At Art on the Neuse, 2009 | May 12, 2012
A painting of the old boathouse in Stonewall that was on display — on a folding chair — at Art on the Neuse arts fest a few years ago. Art on the Neuse is happening today on the harbor.
Sue Henry's "Flannery's Cat" for Art On The Neuse, 2012 | May 11, 2012
A quad of paintings on the same theme – the bow of a catboat. The work, titled “Flannery’s Cat,” was painted by Oriental artist Sue Henry. The work of many other artists will be on display Saturday for the Art on the Neuse festival. (For another view of the same boat, see our On The Cover photo, Cat’s Eyes, from earlier this week.)
Cruise Ship | May 10, 2012
The American Lines cruise ship, Independence stopped for several hours in Oriental Tuesday on its way north. It’s the second of three cruise ships to visit this spring. Passengers took a few hours to walk in town. Meanwhile, at least one local sailor used the big ship’s visit to test his AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver; he reports that from a mile or two away, the cruise ship set off an alarm, as it’s supposed to do.
Kayaking Past The Trawler Lady Deborah | May 9, 2012
A kayaker paddles past the trawler, Lady Deborah, in Oriental’s harbor.
Election Day Signs, May 8, 2012 | May 8, 2012
At the Oriental polling place on Straight Road midmorning, turnout was steady, with more than 150 voting by 10a. There are primaries for Republicans and Democrats and Libertarians as well as a general election for school board and a non-partisan primary for judges, as the signs in the foreground indicate. Also on the ballot, the constitutional amendment to define marriage.
Cat's Eyes | May 8, 2012
Cat’s eyes. A catboat seems to have eyes that peer out at the goings-on on Oriental’s Smith Creek.
Music Circle at The Bean - Dave Register | May 7, 2012
Dave Register finishes a song at the Music Circle that took place outside The Bean Sunday afternoon. Register is visiting the area, making some repairs to his boat. He played at the jam session organized by another cruiser.
Music Circle In Front of The Bean | May 7, 2012
Outside The Bean Sunday afternoon, visiting boaters Dave Register, Jim Austin and Bentley Smith performed for a few hours. It was the second of two Music Circles organized by Austin, who says he hopes the event continues after they leave.
Transom: Peace & Quiet | May 6, 2012
Peace and quiet on Whittaker Creek.
Yard Sale Set Up | May 5, 2012
Today is the Town Wide Yard Sale. We found Al & Pam setting up early this morning by the Old Town Hall Inn on New Street. Look closely and you’ll see a find for brave sailors – a copy of “Titanic”.
Compasses at Oriental HIstory Museum | May 3, 2012
Get your bearings. 150 years ago this month, the steamer “Oriental” ran aground and sank off the Outer Banks. A navigation error is thought to have been the cause. This weekend, the Oriental History Museum holds a Shipwreck Party with rootbeer floats and will have a special exhibit of compasses loaned by area residents, several of which have stories of their own.
Marsha's Cottage Porch Rockers | May 3, 2012
The porch at Marsha’s Cottage. Pull up a chair. Porch sitting weather is back.
Campaign Signs For May 8 Primary | May 2, 2012
Signs of the times at Moore’s Corner just outside Oriental on Highway 55: campaign signs for the state Senate primary, a state House primary a judge’s race and a state constitutional amendment defining marriage. For more on the story, click here.
Sunfish Racing | May 1, 2012
Sunfish racing on the Neuse in the 2010 Croakerfest Regatta. But you needn’t wait til July to race a Sunfish. This Saturday, the Oriental Dinghy Club launches in to its 2012 racing season and something new: a Sunfish class of boats. ODC figured there were a lot of Sunfish about town and it welcomes new racers. Still time to get in Saturday’s race.
Dinghy and Purple Line | April 30, 2012
A Whittaker Creek dinghy and hank of purple line.
Lewis Colam Departs, Take Two | April 29, 2012
Take Two. Lewis Colam sculled away from Oriental’s Whittaker Creek Sunday morning. His Miami-New York row was interrupted Thursday by Neuse River waves swamping his 15 foot boat. Two days of replacing the oar locks ensued and he took off from Oriental Sunday with overcast — but flatter — conditions. Destination for the day: Hobucken. For a view of the Small Craft Advisory conditions he rowed in Thursday, click here.
