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September 6, 2026

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July 6: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

July 6: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library, Parksley. The CSB is hosting storytime and an activity. GAMES: 1 to 4 p.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. The community is invited to a game day. Snacks are welcome.LIVE MUSIC: 4...
July 6: On this day in Eastern Shore history

July 6: On this day in Eastern Shore history

On July 6, 1961, the Peninsula Enterprise reported that Barbara Fitchett was named queen of the Melfa Fireman’s Carnival and Starr Warren was named runner-up.  On July 6, 1961, the Peninsula Enterprise reported that the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of...
Eastern Shore’s drought shows no signs of relief

Eastern Shore’s drought shows no signs of relief

BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — The Eastern Shore and region are in the midst of a months-long drought, with no sign of relief.  Roman Miller, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Wakefield, said the drought actually began last fall and...
Riverside physician: Take care in the heat

Riverside physician: Take care in the heat

BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — With the Eastern Shore summer sun beating down and many people enjoying the outdoors, it is important to take necessary precautions to remain healthy. Dr. Susan Boyle, an emergency medicine physician at Riverside Shore Memorial...
July 6: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

This weekend: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

Friday, July 3WALKING GROUP: 9 to 10 a.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. Island Community House hosts a weekly 1.5 mile walk around downtown Chincoteague.ICE CREAM SOCIAL; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Historic Onancock School, 6 College Avenue,...