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	Home of the Week: Maureen McCunn Meet Maureen McCunn as she gives you a sneak peak of her home in Annapolis.

	Golf Tip 2: Chipping Navy golf coach Pat Owen discusses various chipping strategies around the green.

	‘Tea Party’ Protest Around 200 people gathered at City Dock for the next installment of the “tea party” protests in Annapolis. Brandishing signs and cheering on speakers, the people protested federal and state tax policies and what they perceive to be unresponsive government leadership. One of the speakers at the protest was local businessman Charles Lollar.

	Project Funway Amy Brunner runs the Project Funway Camp, which is based on the hit TV show ‘Project Runway.’ At this fun-centered camp, kids design and model their own clothes.

	U.S. Naval Academy Oath of Office 2009 After pushing through the first stages of Induction Day, plebes gathered outside Bancroft Hall for the Oath of Office. After the oath, plebes and their families met briefly before the harrowing six-week Plebe Summer began. Among those who met with parents was Matt Disher, a local plebe with a family history deeply rooted in the Naval Academy. See related story and video from Induction Day.

	U.S. Naval Academy Induction Day 2009 Wednesday, July 1 marked day one of Plebe Summer for the Class of 2013 at the U.S. Naval Academy. Induction day began at 6 a.m. at Alumni Hall where the new midshipmen sign in, go through medical examinations, have their hair cut, recieve standard issue gear, and learn the proper way to salute. See related story and video from the Oath of Office.

	ASO’s Independence Day Spectacular A huge crowd gathered at Anne Arundel Community College’s Siegert Field for a free performance by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra followed by a fireworks display.

	Home of the Week: Terry Buchanan Meet Terry Buchanan as they give you a sneak peak of her home in Annapolis. See related story and slideshow.

	Dispelling the ‘Dumb Athlete’ Myth As it builds fundamental football skills in its participants, the Maryland Middle School Combine encourages a football, can-do attitude in all things, including academics. Donny English, the director of the Combine, emphasizes the importance of a scholar athlete.

	Coast Guard rescues 5 in Chesapeake Bay The Coast Guard rescued five people who were stranded on a disabled boat in the Chesapeake Bay yesterday afternoon, officials said. An adult operating a 26-foot boat near Gibson Island reported to the Coast Guard over marine-band radio that his engine was on fire at about 2:05 p.m. The Coast Guard found the boat and rescued an adult and four children at 2:38 p.m., while firefighters from the Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company boarded the boat to make sure the fire was out. The boat was towed to a nearby marina and no one was injured, officials said. See related story.

	Annapolis Democratic Mayoral Forum-opening statements The opening statements from the mayoral candidates Wayne Taylor, Trudy McFall, Sam Shropshire, Gilbert Renaut, Zina Pierre and Josh Cohen during the District 30 Democratic Club's mayoral forum at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. See related videos: Opening Statement, Question 1, Question 2, Question 3, Question 4, Question 5, Question 6, Closing Statement.

	Annapolis democratic mayoral forum-Question 1 Mayoral candidates Wayne Taylor, Trudy McFall, Sam Shropshire, Gilbert Renaut, Zina Pierre and Josh Cohen speak during the District 30 Democratic Club's mayoral forum at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. They answer the question "Do you support the proposed ballot initiative to create a City Manager, or—as it is more formally known—a council-manager form of government? Why? If you support a city manager, should the mayor’s salary remain in the $70,000 to $100,000 range?" See related videos: Opening Statement, Question 1, Question 2, Question 3, Question 4, Question 5, Question 6, Closing Statement

	Annapolis democratic mayoral forum-Question 2 Mayoral candidates Wayne Taylor, Trudy McFall, Sam Shropshire, Gilbert Renaut, Zina Pierre and Josh Cohen speak during the District 30 Democratic Club's mayoral forum at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. They answer the question "There are many empty storefronts throughout Annapolis. What are your plans to assist in the retention and creation of small businesses? What are you plans for economic development in general?" See related videos: Opening Statement, Question 1, Question 2, Question 3, Question 4, Question 5, Question 6, Closing Statement

	Annapolis democratic mayoral forum-Question 3 Mayoral candidates Wayne Taylor, Trudy McFall, Sam Shropshire, Gilbert Renaut, Zina Pierre and Josh Cohen speak during the District 30 Democratic Club's mayoral forum at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. They answer the question "What is your take on the Comprehensive Plan that has been presented to the City Council, which will likely be adopted before you take office, if elected?" See related videos: Opening Statement, Question 1, Question 2, Question 3, Question 4, Question 5, Question 6, Closing Statement

	Annapolis democratic mayoral forum-Question 4 Mayoral candidates Wayne Taylor, Trudy McFall, Sam Shropshire, Gilbert Renaut, Zina Pierre and Josh Cohen speak during the District 30 Democratic Club's mayoral forum at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. They answer the question "What is your take on the FY 2010 budget recently passed by the City Council?" See related videos:Opening Statement, Question 1, Question 2, Question 3, Question 4, Question 5, Question 6, Closing Statement

	Annapolis democratic mayoral forum-Question 5 Mayoral candidates Wayne Taylor, Trudy McFall, Sam Shropshire, Gilbert Renaut, Zina Pierre and Josh Cohen speak during the District 30 Democratic Club's mayoral forum at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. They answer the question "Aside from those initiatives already discussed, please explain any others you plan to undertake—and how you would pay for them. What are your legislative priorities?" See related videos:Opening Statement, Question 1, Question 2, Question 3, Question 4, Question 5, Question 6, Closing Statement

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	Annapolis Fourth of July A parade down Main Street, concert at City Dock and the fireworks over the harbor highlight Annapolis' Fourth celebration.

	Galesville Fourth of July parade Galesville holds its annual Fourth of July parade on Main Street.

	Photos of the Week Ending July 3 2009

	Home of the Week: Maureen McCunn

	Osprey banding Volunteers, including many Annapolis Maritime Museum supporters, tagged along on a trip to band young ospreys in the Jug Bay area of the Patuxent River before they fledge (leave the nest).

	Naval Academy Induction Day 2009 About 1,230 freshman, or plebes, reported to the Naval Academy Wednesday to start their military careers.

	Bill Burton anniversary celebration Lois and Bill Burton celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary at the Boatyard Bar and Grill.

	Carr's Beach Historic Music Festival The Carr's Beach Historic Music Festival is the first of what promoters hope will become an annual affair. The festival benefitted two charities and drew hundreds of old Carr's Beach fans.

	Eastport A Rockin' Second Street hosts the 13th edition of Eastport's rock festival.

	Home of the Week: Terry Buchanan See related story and video.

	Photos of the week ending June 26

	Annapolis free sail The National Sailing Hall of Fame, in Annapolis, partnered with local sailing businesses and organizations to offer free sailing on Sunday afternoons.

	Last of the Eastport watermen

	Irish Festival The Third Annual Annapolis Irish Festival was held on Maryland Avenue.

	Stanton Center basketball fundraiser

	Home of the Week: Joanne Woodward Tew See related story and video.