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Tradepont Atlantic prepares for influx of shipping traffic
The only maritime shipping terminal currently operating in the Port of Baltimore is preparing to process an influx of ships as crews continue clearing the mangled wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. Tradepoint Atlantic will unload and process an estimated 10,000 vehicles over the next 15 days, according to a company statement. That includes six regularly scheduled ships and nine others redirected as access to the port’s main terminals remains blocked, posing a logistical nightmare for shipping along the East Coast. ...
President Biden visits Francis Scott Key Bridge
President Joe Biden visited Dundalk last Friday to survey the damage from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and meet with the families of six construction workers who were killed in the disaster. Aboard the presidential helicopter Marine One, Biden toured the mangled mass of metal and concrete that plunged into the Patapsco River after it was struck by a container ship around 3 a.m. on March 26. ...
Lorie Friend seeks Republican nomination for Senate seat
Lorie Friend describes herself as a “non-political nurse” who has “jumped into the political arena.” A native of Dundalk, Friend’s ties to the area go back generations. Her grandfather worked at the Bethlehem Steel Mill, she went to Gray Manor Elementary School as a child, and she still has family here. Friend, a Republican, has thrown her hat into the ring for the state’s highly contested open U.S. Senate seat,...
Long: The Key Bridge Collapse and the need to prioritize our spending
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people whose lives were lost and their families who are directly impacted by this unfortunate event. This tragedy will not only have a traumatic effect on our county, but will also affect the country. Named after Francis Scott Key who had a very famous legacy in American History, this bridge has carried an average of 35,000 cars over the Patapsco River daily and millions yearly. It has been an iconic symbol of Baltimore since its construction in 1977. ...
Tradepoint Atlantic will be essential to Key Bridge cleanup
Over the weekend, demolition crews began to carefully remove the first pieces of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River. A 200-ton portion of the bridge was cut away by demolition experts, hoisted out of the water with massive cranes, and floated away on a barge. According to Gov. Wes Moore, this 200-ton segment was only a small, “bite-sized” piece of the wreckage. Thousands of tons of...
Small Business Administration opens recovery center in Dundalk
On Monday, the federal Small Business Administration opened an office in the Dundalk Village shopping center to offer support for businesses affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Located at the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation at 11 Center Place, the SBA’s Business Recovery Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. “You don’t need to bring any documents with you the first time you come in,”...
A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage from Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for vessels involved in the clearing of debris at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, part of a phased approach to opening the main channel leading to the vital port, officials said. Crews are undertaking the complicated work of removing steel and concrete at the site of the bridge’s deadly collapse into the Patapsco River after a container ship lost power and crashed into a supporting column....
A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage from Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for vessels involved in the clearing of debris at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, part of a phased approach to opening the main channel leading to the vital port, officials said. Crews are undertaking the complicated work of removing steel and concrete at the site of the bridge’s deadly collapse into the Patapsco River after a container ship lost power and crashed into a supporting column....
Officials share their memories of the Key Bridge
DUNDALK — When Del. Ric Metzgar heard the Francis Scott Key Bridge had collapsed, his first thought was, “Life is but a vapor.” “It puts everything into perspective,” said Metzgar about the early Tuesday morning collapse. He last crossed the bridge Monday evening. “Nothing really matters but life,” he said. The Key Bridge was struck...
Tragedy on the Key Bridge: Ship topples iconic bridge
The Francis Scott Key bridge toppled into the Patapsco River early Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship that had lost power, and rescue teams were frantically searching for six members of a construction crew believed to have fallen into the waters below. Authorities said the ship was departing the Port of Baltimore around 1:30 a.m. when it struck a column of the 1.6-mile-long bridge. Dramatic video showed the ship’s lights shutting off and flickering before making contact with the bridge, which buckled and...
About the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Built near the spot where Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment of a fort that inspired what would become America’s national anthem, the namesake bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River after being struck by a cargo ship that reported losing power just before the crash. Rescue crews were looking for the bodies of six people who remained unaccounted for Tuesday afternoon and were presumed dead. “The words ‘the Key Bridge is gone,’ it’s still sinking in,” said Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. “For 47 years, that’s...
Weather, tides hampered bridge search efforts
At least six people, likely construction workers, were unaccounted for after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday morning. Search parties Tuesday battled cold, murky waters, shifting tides and, most importantly, the clock as recovery efforts dragged on. The bridge collapsed around 1:30 a.m. after being struck by the cargo ship Dali. An eight-person construction crew was on the bridge, repairing potholes, when the center spans of the Key Bridge crumbled, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said. ...
Dundalk residents view crumpled bridge with shock, dismay
DUNDALK — A few hours after Teresita Santana and her family drove across the Francis Scott Key Bridge, they felt their house shake. “As if something had exploded,” Santana said. Santana and her family, including her children and mother, got back to their home in Dundalk late Monday night after a trip to Washington, D.C., to get their passports and see the cherry blossoms. It was only a few hours...
UPDATED: Ship issued mayday before hitting Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors. The operators of the ship issued a mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span, Maryland’s governor said. ...
UPDATED: Ship issued mayday before hitting Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors. The operators of the ship issued a mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span, Maryland’s governor said. ...
Dundalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns
Sunny weather shined on Dundalk’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade last Saturday, March 16, as waves of green, tartan kilts, bagpipe music, and the sound of McShane bells filled the neighborhood with Irish pride. It was a welcome return for the celebration, which braved 40-degree weather last March. In 2022, snow forced the organizers to cancel — but the tradition remains alive and well. The local St. Patrick’s Day Parade...
GDCOC hosts St. Patrick's Parade fundraiser at Donna's Tavern
To support another successful St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce held a fundraiser at Donna’s Tavern last Thursday. Prizes were raffled off, drinks were poured and dinner was served. The tavern was filled with live music filled from Patrick’s Rebellion, consisting of Ethan White and Danny McDermott. The duo played mostly Irish tunes with some Punk and Reggae influences — all in the same spirit of freedom and rebellion. ...
2 Dundalk residents wanted for assault in New Hampshire
A late-night fight at a New Hampshire diner has led to an assault charge against a former New Hampshire police officer and arrest warrants for two others who live in Dundalk. Aaron Goodwin, 45, of Eliot, Maine, turned himself in on Friday, the New Hampshire State Police said in a news release. The charges stem from a confrontation at a diner in Portsmouth on the night of Nov. 22, 2023,...
70-year-old woman dies in house fire on Shortway
A 70-year-old woman died in a one-alarm house fire on Monday. The victim was identified as Barbara Spokus, of Shortway in Dundalk. Fire crews responded to the 3100 block of Shortway at 2:30 a.m. for a report of a dwelling fire with rescue. Units arrived three minutes later and found fire coming from the home. Firefighters entered the home to search for the resident and found her, deceased, in the living room. A male occupant of the home, who escaped the fire, was treated by EMS and transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center with serious injuries. BCPD fire investigators have ruled this an accidental fire caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
Long: Internet gaming not a good solution for balancing our budget
Currently in the Maryland Legislation there is a bill number HB1319 on Internet Gaming. This legislation will allow casino games online. While it would create additional revenue for the state and easier access, it would create job loss for our businesses and can create more addiction problems. It is estimated that if this law were to go into effect it would create around $500 million in revenue per year. In reality this is just moving funds around and not addressing the growing problems with this...
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