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Students Learn ‘Living History’ From Veterans

It was an extra special Flag Day last week for about 90 Orange County veterans as they were honored at an annual lunch event presented by more than 400 local students. The June 14 luncheon was part of the Corona del Mar High School Living History program that pairs sophomore...
Posted On 22 Jun 2018
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Charter Boats in Newport Harbor Focus of Discussion

Charter boat operations were the focus of a discussion last week, along with a number of topics relating to how to better manage the industry in Newport Harbor. Newport Beach City Council heard a presentation from and provided feedback for Harbor Commission Chairman Bill Kenney...
Posted On 18 May 2018
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‘Port Master Plan’ Making Waves

As some have coined 2018 “Year of the Harbor” in Newport Beach, the idea of a “Port Master Plan” is making waves. The possible PMP was the focus of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Marine Committee’s discussion Tuesday. About 40 people, including city staff, Council members,...
Posted On 06 Apr 2018
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Mayor ‘Duffy’ Wakes Up Crowd With Local, Harbor Issues

Mayor Marshall “Duffy” Duffield began his presentation to the attendees of the monthly Wake Up! Newport series hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning with a confession. “I don’t really like this room that much,” he said of the Friends Room at the Newport Beach...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018
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Charity Spotlight: Newport Golfers Support Injured Marines

After a tragic incident on Sept. 13 at Camp Pendleton, the annual golf fundraiser for the 1/1 Marines Foundation was more meaningful than ever this week. The Newport Beach Police Association Charitable Foundation hosted their Golf Classic to benefit the 1/1 Marines Foundation on...
Posted On 21 Sep 2017
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New Eelgrass Thriving, May Improve Water Chemistry

Eelgrass collected and replanted in underwater regions around Newport Beach are flourishing, according to Marine Restoration Director Katie Nichols of Orange County Coastkeeper. The green, slender seagrass has been planted in the area for nearly a decade, but even grasses planted...
Posted On 07 Sep 2017
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Park Avenue Bridge Reopens on Balboa Island

Nearly 200 people gathered Tuesday to celebrate the reopening of the Park Avenue Bridge, the link that connects Big and Little Balboa islands over the Grand Canal. The new bridge is a replacement of a bridge that was removed last year. Tuesday’s festive event included a blessing...
Posted On 27 Jul 2017
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Master of the Harbor, Dennis Durgan

Longtime resident, world-renowned sailor, yachtsman, businessman, local real estate agent, and Newport Harbor enthusiast Dennis Durgan now can add one more role to his list: Harbormaster. Durgan is well-known around Newport Harbor and is already a familiar face with a number of...
Posted On 21 Jul 2017
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Sharing is Caring About the Harbor

Newport Harbor users discussed how to best share the harbor and communicate with other harbor users during a meeting this week. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Marine Committee hosted their monthly meeting Tuesday night as the annual “Harbor Summit.” The discussion was...
Posted On 09 Jun 2017
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Sharing the Harbor

Newport Harbor users will discuss how to best share the harbor during a meeting this week. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Marine Committee will host their monthly meeting Tuesday night as a “Harbor Summit.” Scheduled from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the community room at Marina...
Posted On 06 Jun 2017
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Mariners’ Mile and Trolley Topics at Morning Meeting

Newport Beach business owners and residents were updated on a few key projects happening in the city this week at an early morning meeting. About 60 people attended the NB Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Wake Up! Newport meeting on Thursday with guest speaker Kim Brandt, the city’s...
Posted On 05 May 2017
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SUP Safety Hot Topic at Marine Meeting

As ideas on how to improve safety for stand up paddle board users floats around the harbor, the business side of the issue is getting up to speed on the issue. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Marine Committee discussed the issue, as presented by Harbor Commissioner Doug...
Posted On 09 Mar 2017
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Park Avenue Bridge Project Nears Completion

With its quaint stores and specialty food spots, Marine Avenue on Balboa Island is a charming landmark in the history of Newport Beach. Despite being over 100 years old, the businesses along the two blocks of Marine Avenue have maintained their small town appeal and continue to...
Posted On 27 Jan 2017
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Statues Proposed Around Newport Harbor

A Newport Beach boating enthusiast shared an idea this week of statues of local celebrities and characters placed around the harbor to welcome and guide people. Longtime Newport Beach resident Mike Lawler suggested the idea at a Chamber of Commerce Marine Committee meeting on...
Posted On 05 Jan 2017
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Mother, Daughter Artists Open Online Shop

A local mother and daughter duo has put their creative sides to work, while supporting local nonprofits at the same time. Linda and Katie Gerlt have opened Artistique Studios, LLC, on etsy.com, an online marketplace of individual sellers/creators of handmade or vintage items,...
Posted On 25 Nov 2016
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Harbor News, Projects Discussed at Chamber Marine Meeting

Several noteworthy harbor happenings and news items were discussed at the Chamber of Commerce Marine Committee’s monthly meeting Tuesday. Newport Beach City Councilman Ed Selich provided an update on the city’s harbor related projects. There are 15 harbor projects in the budget...
Posted On 04 Aug 2016
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City Launches Shark Education Website

In an effort to educate staff, lifeguards, and the public, the city launched a shark information website last week. Included on the website is information about the combined monitoring efforts of Newport Beach lifeguards and California State University, Long Beach, Shark Lab,...
Posted On 04 Aug 2016
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News Briefs: NB Marine Cadet, Mariners Library, Art Exhibit

Marine Military Academy senior Charles Chandler of Newport Beach accepts the Marine Military Academy March 2016 Cadet of the Month award from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill. — Photo courtesy Marine Military Academy © Newport Native Named Cadet of the Month Senior Charles...
Posted On 08 Apr 2016
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Crisp Family Super Bowl Event

The Seventh Annual Crisp Family Super Bowl event was held during the big game last weekend at American Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach. About 160 active duty Marines from the Fifth Regiment at Camp Pendleton were honored, shocked, awed and thoroughly entertained during the Super...
Posted On 10 Feb 2015
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Marine Industry Leaders Honored by Scouts

About 80 people gathered at the Balboa Bay Resort last week to honor two innovative leaders in boat design and the marine industry. The Newport Sea Base and the Orange County Council of Boy Scouts of America presented Gino Morrelli and Pete Melvin of Morrelli and Melvin Design...
Posted On 26 Nov 2014
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