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Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, where we promise to follow Nana’s rule — no politics at the dinner table . . . or in the Scoop.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Annapolis wins Slaughter Across the Water again 💪 

• Ready for Election Day? 🗳️ 

• Let’s Go! Music Festival Blind Faith sale 🎸 

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon

Let somebody else cook 🦃

For some people, the craziness of spending all day in the kitchen on Thanksgiving is part of the charm. But for others? Not so much. And that’s okay — because maybe your new tradition could be having Thanksgiving dinner catered or eating out.

Plenty of local businesses are ready to handle your Thanksgiving needs, whether it’s picking up a few extra sides or the whole entire meal.

Check out our full list and start making those plans as soon as you can. Don’t be a turkey and miss out on your top choice!

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A Message from 84 Lumber and Nemacolin

Winter is just around the corner, and a wonderland of fun awaits you just 3 hours from Annapolis at Nemacolin!

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the tranquil, serene surroundings of the Laurel Highlands. Hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding at the Peak, warm up with a whiskey tasting, or enjoy the Hardy’s Holiday Village from November 30 to December 23 – where elves invite you to play and cozy shops invite you to indulge in festive treats and glamorous gifts.

Nemacolin even features a year-round outdoor pool, heated to perfection for swimming even in the colder months! 

Nemacolin has something for everyone. Plan your stay and experience real life magic by visiting nemacolin.com

THE DIGEST

Annapolis wins Slaughter Across the Water again

Politically, Naptown Scoop strives to remain 100% neutral (hopefully a welcome stance this week). But in the playful battle between Annapolis and Eastport, we’re squarely team Eastport. Our office is here (just 300 feet from the Tug of War site). Our boat club is here. Our favorite bar is here.

So it is with great sadness that we report Annapolis has won the Tug of War for the third year in a row by a score of 4–3.

Annapolis won the first tug against the Eastport Army. Eastport’s Fourth Street Bars answered with a decisive victory against Annapolis Bars. And then it all went haywire.

Eastport’s Schuyler Line Navigation seemed to have pulled out an incredible comeback against Annapolis’ Hyatt Real Estate. But it wasn’t meant to be. Allegedly there was a phony radio transmission about the tug being over. The on-water judges called for a re-run, but just you try rounding up dozens of tuggers who thought they were done and headed for the beer tents. Ultimately, Eastport forfeited tug #3.

Annapolis dominated the next two tugs with Annapolis Elementary and Annapolis Police Foundation easily beating Eastport Yacht Club and Annapolis Dragon Boat Club respectively.

Annapolis Athletic Club (which is confusingly in Eastport) beat Peake Social in tug #6. And Eastport Girls beat Annapolis Girls in tug #7 but it was all for naught. Annapolis sealed the victory in tug #5.

Until next year. . . Up the Republic!

Beloved Navy sports broadcaster battling brain cancer

Pete Medhurst, also known as “The Voice of Navy Sports,” had broadcasted 240 consecutive Navy football games dating all the way back to 1997 until Saturday. Instead of the press box in Houston, Pete was in the hospital recovering from a surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor. He will have radiation and chemo to address more tumors. According to Bill Wagner (who co-hosts our Anchors Aweigh Podcast with Pete), the outpouring of support has been immense. Get well soon, Pete. The airwaves aren’t the same without you. ($)

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FSA Money = Smile Fund!

Did you know that FSA money can be used for orthodontic treatment? Whether you want to start the journey to a brand new smile, need a smile touch up, or just need new retainers, you can use FSA dollars for that! Don’t wait until December 31st to call Annapolis Orthodontics! 

Set up you or your child’s initial consultation today to take the next step towards a happy and healthy smile. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Musical Monday 🎶

This week’s concert calendar puts jazz alongside classical. Here is what’s out there for you to enjoy:

🎵 Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival
The second weekend of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival begins Friday with performances at varying times at venues throughout the city.

🎵 Live Arts Maryland presents Music for Our Time
This one-night engagement on Saturday brings together composers that have been a favorite of the chorale for many years: Bernstein, Bach, Finzi, Pärt, and others.

Coming Up this Week

Monday (11/4)
🎣 The 18th Annual Fish For A Cure (F4AC) Tournament: it’s the last day to register for Fish For A Cure (11/9), a great day of fishing and fundraising for the Cancer Survivorship Program at LHAAMC’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. Register.

Tuesday (11/5)
🗳️ Election Day: If you haven’t already, go vote! ☑️ Find your polling place.

Wednesday (11/6)
☕️ 📖 Storytime at the Big Bean Coffee House: Sip on coffee while you and the kids enjoy outdoor storytime, sunshine, and complimentary treats at Big Bean Coffee House in Annapolis (888 Bestgate Rd, Suite 110). Goes from 9:30–10 AM. Tip: BYO blanket!

Sunday (11/10)
🍷📚🍷Read Between the Wines: Veteran’s Salute: Enjoy a day of wine, charcuterie, and live music all in support of our local libraries and veterans from 2–5 PM at Great Frogs Winery (3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis). Register now.

Monday (11/11)
📖 Bookclub: Bite-sized Books: Calling all busy book lovers! Park Books focuses on engaging reads under 250 pages the second Monday of every month. Held in their upstairs community space from 7–8 PM. Terrace Story by Hilary Leichter is this month’s read. RSVP and get reading!

Lowest prices for Let’s Go! Music Fest 🎸

So here’s the thing: Tickets for next summer’s Let’s Go! Music Festival are on sale now and they’re the lowest they’re ever going to be. The catch? No artists have been announced yet for the festival. Hence why these low, low prices are called the Blind Faith sale.

You know you’re going to want to go the festival no matter which bands they get to play, right? Let’s Go! is set for June 6-7 at the County Fairgrounds, and it’s an all-ages affair with something for the whole family. Prices start at $99 for a 2-Day GA ticket. Get yours!

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ County Council meeting

On the agenda for today’s County Council meeting:

• Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District

• Mixed-Use Zoning Districts and Maritime Districts

• Towing Company Licenses and Registrations

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 7 PM in the Arundel Center. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. — 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD

Ready for Election Day? 🗳️ 

Unless you’ve been successfully living under a comfy rock, you’re fully aware that tomorrow is Election Day around the country. Here’s everything you need to know to cast your ballot.

• Voter registration closed on October 15, and early voting closed on October 31 (early voters can track your ballot here). So before you get in line, check your voter registration status and find your polling place by clicking this website.

• We aren’t just voting for our next president this election. Check out a sample ballot by clicking here and see everything you’ll be deciding on.

• One big state election in Maryland is the race for a senate seat between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks. If you’re curious where the senate hopefuls stand on policy, the Baltimore Sun pulled together a comprehensive list of their positions on important topics.

• Polling places are open from 7 AM–8 PM on Tuesday. If lines are long at 8pm, stick around: as long as you’re in line, you’re eligible to vote and your vote will be counted. After 8pm, it’s time to settle in and wait to see what the future holds.

  Whatever you do, get out and vote! 🇺🇲 

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

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WEATHER

Monday

62 🌡️ 56 | ⛅ | 16% | 💨 ESE 8 mph (7 knots)

Tuesday

72🌡️ 63 | ⛅ | 9% | 💨 S 12 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 62ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | Back Room Sessions by Skribe | 7:30–10 PM
Brian Boru | PJ and Neal | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Gaelic Storm | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Navy football falls for second weekend in a row

After the best start in recent memory, Navy has taken two steps backward. The first loss shouldn’t have surprised anyone – #12 Notre Dame (now #10) dominated our #24 (now unranked) Midshipmen. Saturday’s loss stings a bit worse. 2–6 Rice held Navy to just 10 points in a game marred by a 5+ hour weather delay to hand the Mids their second loss of the season. With four games left, Navy can still have a fantastic season. But it won’t be easy. Two of Navy’s remaining opponents (Army and Tulane) are the top 2 teams in the American Athletic Conference; Navy is third. ($)

🎙 LISTEN: Shining the spotlight on the Athletic and Scholarships Program

In this latest episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast, learn about the Naval Academy Foundation's Athletic and Scholarships program’s impact, plus hear straight from the foundation’s VP Don Hughes about its mission. Listen.

Past results

Football (6-2)
11/2 @ Rice | L 24-10

Men’s Hockey
11/1 @ Villanova | L 2-1
11/2 @ Temple | W 3-1

Women's Rugby (3-5)
11/2 vs. Army | L 41-0

Men's Rugby (8-1)
11/2 @ Kutztown | W 60-17

Women's Soccer (9-10-2)
11/3 @ #3 Army | L 1-0

Men's Soccer (4-7-4)
11/1 vs. Boston | L 1-0

Upcoming games

Men's Soccer (4-7-4)
11/1 vs. American | 7 PM

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