The Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for outstanding achievements in Historic Preservation in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. These awards, first established in 1999, recognize groups, individuals, and projects that further the aims of historic preservation in St. Mary’s County. Recipients will be awarded in three categories: Preservation Project Award: This award recognizes excellence...
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Lace up your running shoes and get ready for otterly awesome fun at the Second Annual Otter Trot 5K on Saturday, April 12, at 8 a.m.! Whether you’re sprinting, strolling, or just really into otters, this exciting, timed race is the perfect way to kickstart your day while supporting a great cause. $30 Race...
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Historic St. Mary’s City is excited to share its lineup of events for the month of April 2025. April 9. Homeschool Wednesday Workshops Spring 2025 – Dates: April 9, May 14, June 4 A hands-on learning experience for homeschool families. Explore navigation, animal husbandry, pottery, and plant life through interactive activities. $10/$8 for members. Additional...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently competed and placed at the 52nd annual SkillsUSA State Championship held March 28 and 29th, 2025 in Westminster. Thirty-one students from the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center and 33 students from North Point High School participated in events meant to test their skills in the career and...
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On Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Clement’s Island Museum will host St. Mary’s County wineries and craft beverage makers, as well as local crafters and artisans for the annual First Landing Wine & Arts Festival. For the fifth year, community members and visitors are invited to enjoy this...
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Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce a new partnership with CTG, a Division of Blue Raven Solutions, in support of the region’s community leadership development efforts. CTG’s sponsorship greatly benefits both the LSM Executive Program and the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP). “CTG, a Division of Blue Raven Solutions, and LSM have...
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Students from Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Career & Technology Academy (CTA) achieved outstanding success at the 52nd Annual SkillsUSA Maryland State Championship, held March 28–29, 2025 in Carroll County, MD. A total of 37 students earned medals across 17 different contests, bringing home 23 medals for CTA. The nine students who earned gold medals will...
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Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order ending federal workers’ collective bargaining rights. “Maryland will always have the backs of working people and organized labor. And amid the draconian federal cuts impacting public servants across our state, our partnership with organized labor has become more important than ever. In...
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The Friends of the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, organizers of the beloved Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival, are thrilled to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now available for the landmark 25th anniversary celebration. This milestone event, scheduled for July 10-13, 2025, promises to be the most spectacular festival yet, attracting many...
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The Office of the Comptroller launched its new website, Marylandcomptroller.gov. The new modernized website showcases a user-friendly interface with improved navigation and connects to the agency’s new customer service portal, MyCOMConnect. “Our new website and our new customer relationship management portal are critical tools that will make our arm of government work better for...
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Comcast announced it has connected the first residents in Leonardtown, Maryland to Xfinity and Comcast Business services. These are the first of 5,800 homes and businesses that Comcast is connecting in the Leonardtown area. Read the full announcement, including details on the suite of services that will be available by clicking here. This expansion...
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The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is thrilled to announce the next installment of the Waterside Music Series, featuring country superstar BRANTLEY GILBERT with special guest JACKSON DEAN on Thursday, June 19, 2025. This highly anticipated show is part of Gilbert’s The Tattoos Tour and will take place at the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in coordination with the Southern Maryland 250th Committee, Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and numerous Southern Maryland civic organizations, is proud to present Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse...
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Former Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement. “Today is a sad and unfortunate day for Maryland that was entirely avoidable. The tax hikes proposed would cripple Maryland’s economy and already struggling Marylanders. They are the exact opposite of the approach we took for eight years to cut taxes and create a record surplus....
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MarylandFest is taking over Historic St. Mary’s City on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, promising an unforgettable day filled with fun, food, and drinks. MarylandFest will replace the former Beerfest, but this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, with the added bonus of celebrating Maryland spring...
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Historic St. Mary’s City is proud to announce the official opening of the interior of the reconstructed Brick Chapel on April 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This milestone event marks the culmination of decades of archaeological research, historical study, and preservation efforts dedicated to one of Maryland’s most significant sites of...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) will host its annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025. Games will be held at Hallowing Point Park, located at 4755 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick. The tournament will be run by CCPR staff. Events will consist of women’s...
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Mail Services Coordinator Edgard ‘Gardy’ Domenech was recognized by his peers for his reliability and excellence on the job when he was awarded the Shining Star Award from the Mail Systems Management Association at its March 4th, 2025, conference held in Las Vegas. The Shining Star Award was established by the Mail Systems Management...
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Indian Head Elementary School held a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 27 to commemorate the start of the construction process of the new school-based health center on the school’s campus for students and residents in Indian Head. With the nearest urgent care center in La Plata, the center, in partnership with the Charles County Department of...
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Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with The MIL Corporation. MIL has presented LSM with a $15,000 sponsorship designating the company as a Platinum sponsor of the nonprofit community leadership development organization. Based in Lexington Park, Md., The MIL Corporation provides innovative cyber, engineering, financial, and information...
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Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is excited to announce a celebration of its spring opening on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This special day will feature a range of activities and demonstrations perfect for the entire family. To celebrate the season’s arrival, admission is free, and all activities and...
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the iconic frozen treats destination is continuing its beloved annual tradition, inviting guests to celebrate the first day of spring with a FREE Rita’s Italian Ice giveaway on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Rita’s 575+ locations are expected to give away approximately 1 million cups of their signature Italian...
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Charles County Government is pleased to announce the second opportunity for residents to provide input for the Future Sports and Wellness Complex at St. Charles Towne Center. Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Residents can watch...
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation, in collaboration with the Calvert Historical Society, is proud to announce the launch of a new Geographic Information System (GIS) webpage. This webpage is dedicated to preserving, honoring and sharing the history of African American soldiers from Calvert County, who served in the United...
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On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, “Maryland Day,” the public is encouraged to celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace, St. Clement’s Island. St. Clement’s Island Museum will offer a full day of fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including free museum admission, kids’ activities, free water taxi rides (9 a.m. –...
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