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September 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

September 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Dive into an exciting lineup of events, including cruises on the Patuxent, Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities, Pirate Day, Homeschool Day, and more! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of Sept. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2 p.m. Relax and enjoy a leisurely one-hour cruise...
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Charles County Commissioner Announces Planning of New 228-Acre Sports Complex Coming to Waldorf

Charles County Commissioner Announces Planning of New 228-Acre Sports Complex Coming to Waldorf

Charles County Commissioner Gilbert “BJ” Bowling revealed plans for Charles County’s new 228-acre Sports Complex coming to 12956 Poplar Hill Road in Waldorf. In 2008, Charles County acquired a 228-acre parcel at 12956 Poplar Hill Road as a future park site. The property has dual road frontage on Poplar Hill Road and St. Peter’s...
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$840,000 Multi-Match Winning Ticket Sold in Waldorf

$840,000 Multi-Match Winning Ticket Sold in Waldorf

Charles County store sells game’s fifth jackpot of 2023 A Maryland Lottery player is waking up a little happier today. An $840,000 jackpot-winning Multi-Match ticket was sold in Waldorf for the Thursday, Aug. 10, drawing. The winner can choose between the annuity, paid in 25 equal installments, or an estimated $530,000 cash option (before...
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Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.589 Billion to the State in FY2023

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.589 Billion to the State in FY2023

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate $1.589 billion in contributions to the state during Fiscal Year 2023 from Lottery ticket sales, the state’s six casinos, sports wagering and daily fantasy sports. In FY2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023), the combined contribution to the state included $848.1 million from...
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Calvert Marine Museum’s Funfest: A Classic Fun-Filled Fundraising Event for the Whole Family

Calvert Marine Museum’s Funfest: A Classic Fun-Filled Fundraising Event for the Whole Family

Museum FunFest welcomes families and friends to join in a day of laughter, games, and community spirit, all while raising support for the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM). After some friendly competition on the mini-golf course head over to see who is in the Dunk Tank. Prepare to be entertained as community figures, museum curators,...
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Pro Motocross Championship Annual Summer Spectacle Returns to Southern Maryland’s Legendary Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 19, 2023

Pro Motocross Championship Annual Summer Spectacle Returns to Southern Maryland’s Legendary Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 19, 2023

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (August 2023) – One year removed from celebrating a half-century of racing, the prestigious Pro Motocross Championship will usher in a new era for the 2023 season as the centerpiece of the newly formed SuperMotocross World Championship. The 11-round summer Pro Motocross campaign will visit 10 different states over the course of...
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UM Charles Regional’s Foundation Announces Ann Roberts Health Career Scholarship Recipients

UM Charles Regional’s Foundation Announces Ann Roberts Health Career Scholarship Recipients

The Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2023 Ann Roberts Health Career Scholarship program. This initiative actively promotes the advancement of Charles County students pursuing careers in health care. Each recipient receives $1,000 towards their college tuition. “We are incredibly proud of this year’s impressive group of scholarship recipients,”...
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F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office Holds Change of Command

F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office Holds Change of Command

The F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) welcomed a new program manager Aug. 3 when Capt. Michael “Sniff” Burks relieved Capt. Jason “Stuf” Denney as PMA-265’s 15th program manager during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Vice Adm. Francis Morley, Principal Military Deputy for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy...
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Calvert County, Maryland, Ranked No. 1 Digital County in the U.S.

Calvert County, Maryland, Ranked No. 1 Digital County in the U.S.

Calvert County, Maryland, has been ranked as the No. 1 Digital County in the nation among counties with populations up to 150,000 by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). The Digital Counties Survey is an annual measure of technology performance and innovation. The survey, now in its...
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NOAA Announces $5 million to Design New Visitor Center for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

NOAA Announces $5 million to Design New Visitor Center for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

NOAA will invest $5 million from the Inflation Reduction Act in Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary to support pre-construction and design requirements for a sanctuary visitor center in Charles County, Maryland. NOAA intends to partner with the State of Maryland and Charles County, Maryland, co-managers of the sanctuary, on development of the new visitor center. “NOAA’s national...
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Half of Maryland Competitors Finish in National Top Ten During SkillsUSA Competition

Half of Maryland Competitors Finish in National Top Ten During SkillsUSA Competition

Maryland’s SkillsUSA student delegation brought home 24 medals from the 59th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), recently held in Atlanta, Georgia. A team of the state’s most talented Career and Technical Education (CTE) students showcased their skills in 95 CTE competitions. Demonstrating exemplary CTE training and preparation, Maryland students challenged 6,000 other...
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The Patuxent Partnership Awards Three Area High School Graduates with Scholarships to Study Engineering at CSM

The Patuxent Partnership Awards Three Area High School Graduates with Scholarships to Study Engineering at CSM

Three southern Maryland high school graduates have been awarded The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Pathways Scholarship to attend the College of Southern Maryland this fall thanks to the students’ exceptional achievements, and a unique partnership between CSM and TPP aimed at building the region’s workforce pipeline. Chopticon High School graduates Skye Blado of Mechanicsville, and...
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River Environmental Restoration Program Open House Posterboard Session on Tuesday, July 18th

Naval Air Station Patuxent River Environmental Restoration Program Open House Posterboard Session on Tuesday, July 18th

Want to know more about the Navy’s program to investigate and clean up the environment from hazardous substances and munitions? The Navy, in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment, invites you to attend an open posterboard session. Drop in at any time between 5:30 and 7:30...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Approves FY 2024 Budget of $381 Million

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Approves FY 2024 Budget of $381 Million

On June 6, 2023, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a $381 million fiscal year (FY) 2024 general fund operating budget. FY 2024 begins July 1, 2023 and ends June 30, 2024. The general fund budget for FY 2024 is a balanced budget and reflects an increase of approximately $38.6 million...
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Annual Calvert County Watermen’s Festival and Boat Docking Competition is BACK ON! Event Set for September 17th

Annual Calvert County Watermen’s Festival and Boat Docking Competition is BACK ON! Event Set for September 17th

UPDATE 6/8/2023: The Calvert County Watermen’s Association’s announced on Wednesday, June 7th, the Festival and Boat Docking Competition is happening! “We promise to do everything we can to make this the best event yet, but we need a little help from you getting the word out. Thank you for showing us so much support!!” The...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During May 2023

Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During May 2023

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $169,401,366 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2023, a decrease of $9,366,462 (-5.2%) compared to May 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in May 2023 totaled $70,831,586, a decrease of $2,614,929 (-3.6%) compared to May 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund (ETF)...
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Navy launches historic aircrew study to update size requirements for a diverse fleet

Navy launches historic aircrew study to update size requirements for a diverse fleet

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is leading the Navy’s first comprehensive study since 1964 to update aviator size requirements, improve aircrew gear and equipment, and expand access for prospective future aviators. This is the Navy’s first aircrew study to include women and minorities. “We are excited to launch this historic study that will...
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Maryland Department of Commerce Announces Applications Open for Cannabis Business Assistance Fund

Maryland Department of Commerce Announces Applications Open for Cannabis Business Assistance Fund

The Maryland Department of Commerce today announced that applications are now open for the first round of funding available through the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund. The fund, which will offer both grants and loans, will help increase small business and entrepreneur capacity to participate in Maryland’s adult-use cannabis industry. “The Cannabis Business Assistance Fund...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Offer Free Admission to Dads on Father’s Day

St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Offer Free Admission to Dads on Father’s Day

On Father’s Day, June 18, 2023, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note regular admission prices apply to others in the party: St. Clement’s Island Museum: $3 for...
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Maryland Attorney General Brown Sues 3M, Dupont, and Other Chemical Manufacturers for PFAS Contamination of Maryland’s Waters and Other Natural Resources

Maryland Attorney General Brown Sues 3M, Dupont, and Other Chemical Manufacturers for PFAS Contamination of Maryland’s Waters and Other Natural Resources

(May 30, 2023) – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced two lawsuits, filed on behalf of the State of Maryland, the Maryland Department of Environment, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the Maryland Department of Health, seeking to hold multiple chemical manufacturers accountable for widespread and continuing contamination of Maryland’s natural resources...
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Maryland State Police Hosting State of Maryland Career Expo, State Agencies to Be Recruiting for Sworn, Civilian Positions

Maryland State Police Hosting State of Maryland Career Expo, State Agencies to Be Recruiting for Sworn, Civilian Positions

(SYKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police, in partnership with other State of Maryland agencies, are hosting a Career Expo, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Maryland State Police Training Academy, located at 6852 4th Street in Sykesville, Maryland. The goal of this free...
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Chesapeake Life Center Offering Variety of Adult Grief Support Programs This Summer

Chesapeake Life Center Offering Variety of Adult Grief Support Programs This Summer

Chesapeake Life Center will offer a variety of grief support groups for adults that will be meeting in person and virtually through September. The following grief support groups will meet in person: Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to anyone grieving. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings and obtain support from...
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Promotes Maryland True Blue Program for Local Blue Crabs

Maryland Department of Agriculture Promotes Maryland True Blue Program for Local Blue Crabs

Memorial Day weekend marks a great time to enjoy Maryland blue crabs and crab meat. To guarantee you are purchasing fresh local crabs and crab meat, the Maryland Department of Agriculture encourages you to check the container’s label to confirm that crab meat being purchased was caught in Maryland. While dining out, ask the restaurant...
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Registration Open for Adults Only Tour “Sin and Scandal” at Historic St. Mary’s City

Registration Open for Adults Only Tour “Sin and Scandal” at Historic St. Mary’s City

Registration is now open for the Historic St. Mary’s City Adults Only tour, titled “Sin and Scandal.” The tour will take place on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, 2023, with two tours offered each night 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The program is available only for visitors aged 18 and older. “Sin...
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June 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

June 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Summer is in full swing at the Calvert Marine Museum with fun camps, cruises on the river, and the return of concert season! For more information please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of June – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2 p.m.: Relax and enjoy a leisurely one-hour sightseeing cruise on the...
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