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Governor Moore Announces Nearly $92 Million Awarded to Expand Broadband Access

Governor Moore Announces Nearly $92 Million Awarded to Expand Broadband Access

Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is awarding nearly $92 million to expand high-speed internet access to an estimated 14,500 households and businesses across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to close the digital divide through the Office of Statewide Broadband. The Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program made 35 awards to Internet...
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Former Maryland Official Roy McGrath Dead After FBI Involved Shooting in Tennessee

Former Maryland Official Roy McGrath Dead After FBI Involved Shooting in Tennessee

UPDATE 4/5/2023: On Monday, April 3, 2023, Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement responded to the area of the 10700 block of Kingston Pike and Lovell Road, after receiving sighting reports of fugitive Roy C. McGrath. During the incident, McGrath was shot and taken to an area hospital where...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – April 4, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – April 4, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners presented proclamations for Fair Housing Month, Week of the Young Child, National Animal Care & Control Week, and National Public Health Week....
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Charles County Commissioners Meeting Update – March 29, 2023

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Update – March 29, 2023

On Wednesday, March 29, Commissioners received a briefing on the Billingsley Road Alternatives study. Staff reviewed the history of past studies and proposals for addressing realignment of Billingsley Road. They presented information on existing roadway conditions, traffic volumes, and environmental resources. A traffic analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of various options on traffic volume,...
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Dinner & Cruise Series Returns for 2023 Season at St. Clement’s Island Museum

Dinner & Cruise Series Returns for 2023 Season at St. Clement’s Island Museum

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division is pleased to announce the 2023 Dinner and a Cruise Series. These themed cruises offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, a delicious seafood dinner at waterside Morris Point Restaurant, and a dessert reception at St. Clement’s...
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Willows Recreation Center Permanently Closing April 30, 2023

Willows Recreation Center Permanently Closing April 30, 2023

Willows Recreation Center is permanently closing on April 30, 2023. ”Willows Recreation Center sent out an email to members stating the following “Our hours for the month of April 2023 will be based on events. We will not be open from 8am to 3pm. We will be open from 3pm to 9pm Monday to...
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Drayden African American Schoolhouse Offers Free Public Open Houses

Drayden African American Schoolhouse Offers Free Public Open Houses

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering free Open Houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, one Saturday a month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House dates include: May 6, June 3, June...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Annual Maryland Day and A Thank You to All Who Attended

Historic St. Mary’s City Annual Maryland Day and A Thank You to All Who Attended

Historic St. Mary’s City held its annual Maryland Day celebration on the museum grounds on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Over 200 guests were in attendance for the ceremony hosted by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. Rear Admiral Tim Heely, USN (retired), Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission gave opening remarks. A...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 28, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 28, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners met as the Board of Health to hear an update from Dr. Brewster, County Health Officer, and Sheriff Hall on drug use...
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St. Mary’s County Parks and Rec Announce 40th Annual Easter Egg Festival

St. Mary’s County Parks and Rec Announce 40th Annual Easter Egg Festival

On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks department will host its 40th Annual Easter Egg Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. This rain or shine event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is open to the entire community. The Easter Egg Festival has become...
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Calvert County Government Announces Good Friday Schedule – April 7, 2023

Calvert County Government Announces Good Friday Schedule – April 7, 2023

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of Good Friday. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal operating hours Friday, April 7, and...
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Calvert County Public School Students Advance to the State MESA Competition

Calvert County Public School Students Advance to the State MESA Competition

This year, 10 Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) took part in the Maryland Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program, which is a grade 3-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics initiative. “Through participation in Maryland MESA, students develop academic and leadership skills, which are reflected in their projects,” said Dr. Yovonda Kolo, CCPS Supervisor...
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Calvert Marine Museum Announces 2023 Music Series Concerts

Calvert Marine Museum Announces 2023 Music Series Concerts

Concert season is here! Calvert Marine Museum’s Motto Mortgage Preferred and Re/Max One Waterside Pavilion will host top-notch performers for its fans this summer! For the most up-to-date information, visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To kick off concert season, Tennessee native Dustin Lynch will perform on Friday, May 26, 2023. Dustin Lynch has “built one of the...
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MPT Documentary “Discovering the Dove” Premiering on Tuesday, April 18, 2023

MPT Documentary “Discovering the Dove” Premiering on Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Maryland Public Television (MPT) will premiere its original documentary Discovering the Dove on Tuesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. during its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay Week®. The half-hour film will debut on MPT-HD and will be available to view live and on-demand using MPT’s livestream, online video player, and the PBS App. In Discovering...
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Second Annual Great Mills Road Cleanup Set for Saturday, June 3, 2023

Second Annual Great Mills Road Cleanup Set for Saturday, June 3, 2023

St. Mary’s CDC is excited to officially announce our Second Annual Great Mills Road Cleanup event will be held on Saturday, June 3rd 2023 from 9 AM to 12 PM, hosted once again at the Church of the Ascension. Interested in volunteering? Click here! Want to see how you can support the event? Read...
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Maryland Lottery Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration with More Chances to Win

Maryland Lottery Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration with More Chances to Win

The Maryland Lottery’s 50th anniversary is in full swing, and new products and promotions continue to deliver prizes across the state. On May 15, 1973, the first player bought the first Maryland Lottery ticket. Since then, millions more people have played and more than $31.5 billion has been won. It’s been a half-century of...
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St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Honors Woman of the Year & Tomorrow’s Woman

St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Honors Woman of the Year & Tomorrow’s Woman

The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women was pleased to honor the 2023 Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s Woman during the Women’s History Month Banquet on Saturday, March 18, 2023! Tomorrow’s Woman for 2023 is Alexandra Williams, a junior at Chopticon High School in her second year in the Teaching Academy of Maryland...
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The Final Show in Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series – Sunday April 16, 2023 in Calvert County

The Final Show in Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series – Sunday April 16, 2023 in Calvert County

The Final Show in the Southern Maryland Bluegrass concert series to feature some “HI-FI Bluegrass.” Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks will feature High Fidelity, a group of young performers that has the heart of ‘50s and ‘60s style of traditional Bluegrass music draws much of their inspiration from bands like Reno & Smiley,...
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Brandon Novak “Recovery is Possible” Speaking Event for St. Mary’s County on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Brandon Novak “Recovery is Possible” Speaking Event for St. Mary’s County on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) are partnering to host Brandon Novak, a nationally renowned motivational speaker on recovery from substance use. The event will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall at St. Mary’s College of Maryland....
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 21, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 21, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation for National Agricultural Day. During County Administrator time, the Commissioners took the following action: Approved the Department of...
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April 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

April 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Spring is in the air at the Calvert Marine Museum! Immerse yourself in spring break programming, fossil events, a musical performance, and more! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday, April 5 – Spring Break Programming: Birds of the Marsh 11 a.m.  – 3 p.m. Join one of our educators for a guided marsh...
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NAS Patuxent River Advises of Sidewalk Construction Between Gate 1 and Gate 2 Along Three Notch Road

NAS Patuxent River Advises of Sidewalk Construction Between Gate 1 and Gate 2 Along Three Notch Road

The sidewalk construction outside of Pax gates 1 and 2 is now planned to commence Monday, March 27, 2023, at 9 a.m. and concludes on April 7th, 2023. St. Mary’s County Public Works, in conjunction with Maryland State Highway Administration will begin Phase I construction of a sidewalk from the back to the front...
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St Mary’s County Recognizes Sustainability Award Winners

St Mary’s County Recognizes Sustainability Award Winners

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commission on the Environment are pleased to announce the winners of the 4th annual St Mary’s County Sustainability Awards: The Southern Maryland Sierra Club The Environmental Division, Department of Public Works, Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS Pax River) The Sustainability Awards recognize outstanding students, restaurants,...
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Regina Faden, Executive Director of Historic St. Mary’s City Steps Down After 15 Years

Regina Faden, Executive Director of Historic St. Mary’s City Steps Down After 15 Years

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) announced that Regina Faden, Ph.D. has stepped down as Executive Director of the museum. Since joining the organization in 2008, Dr. Faden has brought much growth to the institution: the expansion of museum program offerings that reached out to the community, including the Little Explorers pre-school program and Lost...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2023 Photo Contest Now Open

Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2023 Photo Contest Now Open

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, are encouraged to enter for the chance to win cash, park passes, calendars, and other great prizes. Entries may include images from anywhere in Maryland featuring birds, insects, flora, recreation, scenic landscapes, weather, and...
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