Growing up on the water, in a small town, there were two skills—being able to ride your bike and being able to swim—that guaranteed childhood independence and your ability to participate in just about anything worth doing. more »
May 13, 2013
by Mike Valliant
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Though nearly thirty years have passed since I explored Oxford by bike, not much has changed. The eleven-year-old girl I used to be would feel quite comfortable in twenty-first century Oxford. more »
Apr 25, 2013
by Leslie Orndoff
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Courtesy of Erin Bernau
There are no U-turns, no gridlock, no highway rest stops, no security lines. Ferries mean hard-to-get-to locations, accompanied by expansive views and the white noise of the foamy waves. more »
Sep 11, 2012
by Amanda Priestley
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Courtesy of Oxford, Md Facebook Page
The Port of Oxford is hosting the Second Annual Nautical Festival and Flea Market on Saturday, September 1. Since Oxford’s founding, its prosperity has been anchored in the river, and it has risen and fallen like the waters along the shorelines. more »
Aug 26, 2012
by Doris Valliant
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