Chesapeake Bay watermen face decline as habitats deteriorate
Chesapeake Bay watermen longtime symbol of the region struggle as oyster beds crash and striped bass, shad, and soft shell clams decline. Oystermen dwindle from $17 million dockside value in 1987 to $7 million. rockfish harvest collapses. crab harvest falls from $6 million to $2 million. Experts warn of cultural loss and call for targeted growth, environmental protection, and possible aquaculture shifts while officials tout cautious optimism.
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Baltimore graffiti king Shakein arrested on multiple warrants
Frank Roger Arthur Jr. 22, known as Shakein, was arrested after officers spotted him from wanted posters. He faces resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer charges, with additional warrants for resisting arrest and malicious destruction of property in Baltimore City and County. Capt. Howard F. Parrott said Arthur had a prior jail term for graffiti and had resurfaced after release. Rebel, a fellow artist, says Shakein remains the graffiti king due to volume of work.
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