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June 20, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Crab Bisque Chincoteague is history in a bowl

Crab Bisque Chincoteague is history in a bowl

By Laura Davis, Eastern Shore of Virginia food columnist — In the spring of 2019 I visited an estate sale on Chincoteague Island. Upon entering I could tell this was my kind of people — beautiful kitchen equipment, lovely nautically themed linens, and vintage Shore...
CHINCOTEAGUE: Beebe Ranch fund drive nears goal

CHINCOTEAGUE: Beebe Ranch fund drive nears goal

BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post When the Museum of Chincoteague Island announced a fundraiser to purchase and preserve the Beebe Ranch, thousands answered its call. The museum is close to its $625,000 goal to save the ranch, which was Misty of Chincoteague’s...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Billboard is in poor taste

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Billboard is in poor taste

To the editor: On my drive from Capeville to Food Lion near Cape Charles, I was a bit shocked to see the latest billboard for the Historic Palace Theatre’s “Films That Move” event.  The billboard features two women in their underwear in what I consider a suggestive...