Tangier natives feel ebb of time. Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) | July 31, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Virginian-Pilot. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

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Jul. 31--TANGIER -- On this wind-swept island of 600 inhabitants, nearly everyone branches from a proud line of oyster and crab catchers, who for centuries fed the local economy. But like the "For Sale" placards sprouting all around, there are signs everywhere that time is running out for Tangier's way of life. The population is aging and dwindling. Vacationing homeowners are trickling in, changing the texture of the community. The island is in debt. Frustrated watermen are quitting after decades of waterlogged toil. "I'm the last ...

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