The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department (NBVFD) is proud to announce that it is marking a century of dedicated service, bravery, and community commitment. Founded Aug. 4, 1926, the department has protected lives and property throughout generations, responding to emergencies, fires, and disasters while evolving alongside the community it serves. To honor this historic...
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Exactly 20 years to the day after opening its doors, the locally owned Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins in Lusby permanently closed on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The multi-brand restaurant opened on July 15, 2006, at 174 Village Center Drive as Calvert County’s first Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins location. The store, stablished by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Nance Pretto Simmons...
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Electricity demand from rapidly expanding data centers is expected to add approximately $6.3 billion to wholesale power costs across Maryland, 12 other states and the District of Columbia, according to an analysis of PJM Interconnection’s latest capacity auction. PJM, which operates the nation’s largest regional electric grid, announced Tuesday, July 14, 2026, that its...
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Most of us who have played in shallow water or let our children play in Maryland streams and ponds vividly recall an encounter with a crayfish. It’s usually hiding under a rock, hurriedly scampering along a sandy stream bottom, shooting quickly backwards away from disturbance, or angrily shaking small claws at us as we...
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Raliyah Denejae Alexus Tyler, 28, of Lexington Park, was charged with failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order and disorderly conduct after authorities said she attempted to enter a vehicle connected to a stabbing investigation outside a Solomons restaurant. A Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputy reported being near the Pier Restaurant on Solomons...
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On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 10:53 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Springwood Court in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 48-year-old male suffering from a stab wound to the upperbody. The victim was conscious alert and...
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that David Leroy Harvey, Jr., 33, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to 41 years in prison with 21 years of active incarceration after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fleeing and eluding police. “This marks the Defendant’s third felony drug conviction. At the time...
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On Tuesday, July 7, Charles County Commissioners received an update from Kaiser Permanente on its planned Charles County medical facility. After purchasing the property in 2020 and completing several years of planning, traffic studies, and regulatory review, Kaiser Permanente placed the project on hold in 2025. The organization cited rising construction costs and broader economic pressures...
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Governor Moore announced the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development awarded low-income housing tax credits and provided financing through state rental housing funds, the Multifamily Bond Program, and energy efficiency programs with an estimated value of more than $1 billion to create or preserve 3,025 affordable rental units. “Access to affordable housing is...
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On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 12:43 a.m., police firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Armsworthy Court in California, for the reported one not breathing. 911 callers reported a 14-year-old female was not breathing. Crews arrived on the scene within minutes of dispatch to confirm CPR was in...
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On Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 39000 block of Lake Cecil Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported infant not breathing. 911 callers reported a 3-month old not breathing with CPR instructions being given. While police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the...
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On Sunday, July 13, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 4000 block of Ray Drive in La Plata, for the reported structure on fire. 911 callers reported fire coming from the roof with unknown occupants inside. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a large...
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St. Mary’s County Government has announced that several public cooling centers will be available from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026, due to extreme heat in the forecast. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees this week. Residents who need relief from the heat may visit any...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation is proud to announce the Brian & Patricia Giese Foundation as the Premier Sponsor of its 2026 Fall Event Series, demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to compassionate care throughout our community. The Brian & Patricia Giese Foundation’s generous investment will help power four signature fundraising events that bring together supporters,...
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Local farmers are once again bringing fresh food directly to the community through the annual Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program. The initiative will provide free, farm-fresh produce to residents at two distribution events in Lexington Park. The first distribution will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department,...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is refunding members’ capital credits totaling nearly $7 million. Of that total, a general refund of approximately $4.6 million will be issued in July. Eligible active members will receive credits on their bills, and checks will be issued to eligible former members. SMECO will pay special refunds of about...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland State Police continue to urge motorists to Slow the Fast Down and drive safely during the summer travel season and follow these important safety reminders: Obey posted speed limits and slow down, especially in work zones. Move over for any vehicle with flashing lights, or slow down...
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On June 29, 2026, at 11:27 a.m., a male suspect entered a jewelry store inside St. Charles Town Center and asked to view a necklace. After the employee handed it to him, the suspect fled on foot with the necklace. As he ran through the parking lot, the suspect was struck by a car...
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Registration is now open for the first-ever DMV Girls Hockey Weekend (previously DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day), taking place at 18 rinks across Maryland and Virginia on Sept. 12-13. DMV Girls Hockey Weekend is a joint effort between the Washington Capitals, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) Foundation, the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA) and various youth...
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After her brother passed away a few years ago, a St. Mary’s County woman noticed a five-digit code associated with his services and has played it regularly as her Pick 5 combination ever since. The combination came up straight for the midday drawing on June 24, giving her a $50,000 win. The winner, who...
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St. Mary’s Commissioners Consider How to Distribute More Than $1.5 Million in Cannabis Reinvestment Funding The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are expected to make a final decision July 21 on an ordinance establishing how more than $1.5 million in state cannabis reinvestment funding may be distributed throughout the county. The proposed ordinance would...
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Calvin Chris Cherry, 44, of Brandywine, faces charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and trespassing on private property after authorities said he threatened an adult male victim with a knife near a Waldorf park-and-ride. He also faces a separate trespassing charge connected to the same hotel property one day earlier. Charles County Sheriff’s Office...
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Temeka Uganda Mason, 49, of Lusby, faces 13 new cocaine-related charges after Calvert County investigators say she sold cocaine from a home near Patuxent High School and used rental vehicles, social media and other people to support a drug-distribution operation. The new charges include four counts of possessing cocaine, three counts of distributing cocaine...
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UPDATE 7/13/2026: Bryan Neal Gordon, 27, of Suitland, faces charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, second-degree assault, theft of less than $100, and soliciting prostitution following an investigation into allegations that an adult female victim was handcuffed, assaulted and taken from Charles County to Prince George’s County. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after...
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UPDATE 7/14/2026: The family has started a GoFundMe to assist the funding of Hawkins funeral costs, with any remaining funds going to his 1-year-old daughter Sayyora. This sudden loss has left our family heartbroken and facing unexpected expenses. Your generosity will help ease the burden on our mother and father as they navigate this...
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