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Donna L. Cole 🦅 @AnnapCreative

AP & SPJ award-winning investigative & multimedia reporter. Bird of prey rescuer. U.S. Navy vet. Wildlife photog. Often focused on "strange-acting bald eagles."

Joined March 2009
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Donna L. Cole 🦅 @AnnapCreative
24 Apr 2021
Today is a milestone - in the cancer world, we like to celebrate milestones because it means we're still alive. annapoliscreative.com/birds-…

Birds of prey came to my rescue in the aftermath of breast cancer and in the midst of an opioid...

After a diagnosis of breast cancer and a 12 hour mastectomy left permanent nerve damage and debilitating pain, birds of prey helped me survive and I’ve tried to return the favor. Some of wha…

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These birds need help and now. If you want to know what you can do, contact your state and federal elected officials. annapoliscreative.com/editor…

Editorial: ospreys are experiencing a die-off in the Mid-Atlantic and they are the canary in the...

There has been an osprey die-off happening in Mid-Atlantic states and it’s been going on for a few years now. These charismatic, birds of prey are much-loved for their high-diving fishing technique…

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U.S. Army
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82 years ago today, nearly 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, launching the liberation of Europe. We are free because they were brave. 🇺🇸
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I’ve been binging, For All Mankind, on Apple TV. It’s so good. And so — that’s what inspired me to find this photo of me and Endeavour.
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On this Memorial Day, I remember my fallen shipmate, RM2 Angela Santos. annapoliscreative.com/editor… If you know the whereabouts of terrorist Junzō Okudaira, contact authorities here - rewardsforjustice.net/reward…

Editorial: 35 years later, terrorist convicted of Naples USO bombing has not been caught – I still...

In 2018, on the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the USO club in Naples, Italy, this reporter referred to Junzō Okudaira as “the terrorist that time forgot.” Although Okudaira was con…

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They’re Army recruiters walking around the ANNAPOLIS mall trying to recruit. I’m walking around behind them telling people to go Navy. In other news, I have way too much time on my hands. #NavyVet
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This all came together very quickly. Thank you to Charlie for contacting me and to everyone that took my calls and jumped into action. annapoliscreative.com/museum…

Museum rushes in to rescue radio history in Annapolis

The history at WNAV radio station in Annapolis is extensive – 77 years of radio history, city of Annapolis history, state history, Naval Academy history. And It wasn’t just me that thou…

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Pat Sajak sold his property on Admiral Drive in Annapolis for $2.2 million down from the asking price of $2.6 million. The name of the buyer, Admiral Overlook, seems like the name of a housing development.
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BTW, Pat was my boss being that he also owned WNAV which was at that location.
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In other news, there went my park idea. annapoliscreative.com/editor…

Editorial (personal opinion): WNAV’s property should be a park – how that happens wouldn’t just be...

The property that WNAV Radio is on should be a park – that would take effort by the city of Annapolis, WNAV’s surrounding neighbors in Admiral Heights, a land/preservation trust organiz…

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Because of family involvement, I founded the Facebook group for The Washington Star alumni/fans/family. Around the DC area, the paper was known as The Star. I guess it's cool the name continues to live on years after it passed. nytimes.com/2026/04/16/busin…

Politics News Site NOTUS to Become ‘The Star’

The Washington publication is rebranding as it expands its local news and sports coverage in the wake of substantial layoffs at The Washington Post.

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And it's being used for a good purpose, not nefarious.
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Remembering my shipmate, RM2 Angela Santos, on this day. If you know the whereabouts of a terrorist named Junzō Okudaira, please call 1-800-877-3927 or email info@rewardsforjustice.net For background -annapoliscreative.com/new-de…

New developments in 1988 terrorist attack (car bombing at the Naples USO)

On April 14, 1988, the USO club in Naples, Italy was the target of a terrorist attack, which killed a U.S. Navy sailor and four Italian civilians. Several others were injured. While Junzo Okudaira …

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The upside down American flag continues flying at @MDVAHCS & at night too - where it’s not lighted. The POW flag is now atop the American flag. I let VA maintenance and police know about this yesterday. I don’t think either flag started this way. FYI @SarahForMD @RepSarahElfreth
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Look at that. A nice surprise after surgery today.
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Who is the best transportation reporter in Baltimore?
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Special menu today @MDVAHCS for National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
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A staff member told me she’s never seen it lowered or raised for months.
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Pulley appears to be broken off which would mean there’s no way to lower the messed up flag. A ladder truck or crane would be needed to fix it.
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Can you help @SecVetAffairs?
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🐼🌸🐼 Like cherry blossoms blooming at the Tidal Basin, a sure sign of spring is when giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao begin to show interest in one another. The result is an adorable tutorial in how to flirt, panda-style. ✏️STORY: s.si.edu/4sF9WAf.
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