today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today… “My favorite place to vacation is anyplace by the ocean.” – Nina Arianda

• Columbia Police Department NEWS RELEASE

• Hiatus: Columbia news, views & reviews is be on vacation for a few days looking for whales, clams, crabs, etc.

In a text message from friend in Rehoboth.

• “Whale spotted off Boardwalk in Rehoboth” – The Cape Gazette

• Mountville’s 200th Anniversary page at facebook

• Mary Ellen Graybill, Columbia news, views & reviews contributor took these pictures of a new stand holder at the Columbia Market House earlier today.

She wrote: “Sophia Harmes of Mountville has opened TERRAM OLEI, which means ‘earth oils’, at the Columbia Markethouse. She sells dream catchers, organic vegetables, dried herbs and teas in addition to a wide variety of certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils. Sniff it out and learn about the power of scents!”

        pictured above is Sophia Harmes, owner, with friends and family.