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As Jackpot Surpasses $1 Billion, Maryland Players Win Mega Millions Prizes

As Jackpot Surpasses $1 Billion, Maryland Players Win Mega Millions Prizes

With the Mega Millions jackpot going over one billion dollars this week, player attention is focused on the multi-state jackpot games, resulting in five Mega Millions wins of $10,000 or more across Maryland in the past week, and two big Powerball wins, one for $150,000 in Dunkirk and one for $50,000 in Perry Hall....
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January 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

January 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Kick off the New Year with an exciting lineup of events at the Calvert Marine Museum! Get your tickets for the first Maritime Performance Series concert of the season, and don’t miss a special day of celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The museum is also thrilled to announce the 2025 themes for...
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Creative Grief Support Programs for Children, Teens, and Their Families

Creative Grief Support Programs for Children, Teens, and Their Families

Chesapeake Life Center has more than 30 years of experience using fun and friendship to help grieving children find a path to healing. Here is what is planned for children and teens this winter: Stepping Stones Grief Support Group for ages 6 to 18 – This group is for children and teens who have...
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Sports Wagering Contributes $11.8 Million to the State During November 2024

Sports Wagering Contributes $11.8 Million to the State During November 2024

Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $11,798,035 in contributions to the state during November 2024, the largest single-month total the program has produced since its launch in December 2021. Sports wagering contributions to the state are directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The largest previous single-month contribution was...
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Nanjemoy Man Indicted for False Bomb Threat at St. Mary’s County Walmart

Nanjemoy Man Indicted for False Bomb Threat at St. Mary’s County Walmart

Demetrius Demell Carroll, 30, of Nanjemoy, has been indicted by a St. Mary’s County Grand Jury on charges stemming from a false bomb threat made at the Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, Maryland. The indictment, issued on December 16, 2024, accuses Carroll of transmitting false information concerning the detonation of a destructive...
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15th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum

15th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum

Tickets are available now for the 15th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum. Guests will delight in the harmonious talent each of these groups brings to the stage. Performances are in the museum’s Harms Gallery starting at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. Tickets...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Welcomes Deputy Director of Research and Collections

Historic St. Mary’s City Welcomes Deputy Director of Research and Collections

Historic St. Mary’s City has announced the appointment of Lisa Fischer as the museum’s first Deputy Director of Research and Collections. This newly established position will collaborate with the Director to oversee ongoing research initiatives, plan and implement new cultural resource mitigation projects, engage local stakeholders in community-focused efforts, and design as well as...
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The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums Receive $10,000 from Maryland Humanities, Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Program 2024

The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums Receive $10,000 from Maryland Humanities, Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Program 2024

The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, the non-profit organization that supports the historic sites overseen by St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, was recently awarded $10,000 from Maryland Humanities through the Hatza Memorial SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) Grant Program for general operating funds. “We are...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation Awarded 2025 NCAA/MOAA Division III Award for Diversity and Inclusion

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation Awarded 2025 NCAA/MOAA Division III Award for Diversity and Inclusion

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation has been awarded the 2025 NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion, recognizing their outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment within the athletics community. St. Mary’s College joins Division I Villanova University and Division II Southern Connecticut State...
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Naval Support Activity South Potomac Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Award Ceremony

Naval Support Activity South Potomac Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Award Ceremony

Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) recognized its outstanding employees serving Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head on Dec. 16 during an award ceremony at the Mix House. Brittany Bodnar, supervisory security specialist with responsibility for Visitor Control Centers at both NSF Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren, was selected as the command’s Senior Civilian...
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Secretary Haaland Establishes Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge to Conserve Vital Habitat and Support Recreation

Secretary Haaland Establishes Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge to Conserve Vital Habitat and Support Recreation

NANJEMOY, Md. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams today joined partners and community members to celebrate the establishment of Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge as the 573rd and newest unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. A newly acquired 31-acre parcel is the first of...
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CSM Thanks Generous Community for Exceeding Records on Giving Tuesday

CSM Thanks Generous Community for Exceeding Records on Giving Tuesday

Supporters of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) dug deep on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, and donated more money than ever before. Nearly 300 donors provided $184,186 in funds to help with student success initiatives. “Thanks to incredible generosity, we were able to raise more than $184,186 – the highest amount raised in CSM Foundation’s...
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Exciting New Openings in Southern Maryland!

Exciting New Openings in Southern Maryland!

Tia’s Cantina Southern Maryland’s newest Mexican-inspired dining destination has officially opened its doors! Located in the Wildewood Shopping Center (23415 Three Notch Road, Suite 2060, California, MD), Tia’s Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere with authentic cuisine, freshly made margaritas, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive tequila selection. Experience the warmth of traditional Mexican hospitality starting...
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St. Mary’s County Bar Closes After Murder Investigation Uncovers Multiple Alcohol Violations

St. Mary’s County Bar Closes After Murder Investigation Uncovers Multiple Alcohol Violations

Big Dogs Paradise, a bar and liquor store located in Mechanicsville, has had its liquor license revoked following a series of alcohol-related violations uncovered during a homicide investigation. The establishment, already grappling with past violations, became the focal point of a probe that ultimately led to its closure after the St. Mary’s County Alcohol...
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Royal Farms in Charlotte Hall Officially Opening on January 9, 2025

Royal Farms in Charlotte Hall Officially Opening on January 9, 2025

Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and top-tier fuel services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. The store, located at 30315 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, will officially open its...
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Upcoming Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting in St. Mary’s County to Address Violations Involving Big Dog’s Paradise & Bar

Upcoming Alcohol Beverage Board Meeting in St. Mary’s County to Address Violations Involving Big Dog’s Paradise & Bar

The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County will hold its next meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the County Commissioners Conference Room, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown. The meeting is open to the public, and citizens are welcome to attend in person or watch the live broadcast on...
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Suttler Post Farm’s 6th Annual Holiday Open House Fundraiser For Hospice Of St. Mary’s Set for December 14th and 15th, 2024

Suttler Post Farm’s 6th Annual Holiday Open House Fundraiser For Hospice Of St. Mary’s Set for December 14th and 15th, 2024

The community is warmly invited to Suttler Post Farm’s 6th Annual Holiday Open House, taking place on December 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Suttler Post Farm. This cherished event will benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s, offering a festive celebration for a meaningful cause. This year’s open house will feature...
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Natural Resources Police Toy Drive Underway for 2024 Holiday Season

Natural Resources Police Toy Drive Underway for 2024 Holiday Season

The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive at several locations across the state in advance of the 2024 holiday season. NRP officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for local children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Toys for...
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Holidays and the Dangers of Impaired Driving: Maryland Laws and Recent Crash Data

Holidays and the Dangers of Impaired Driving: Maryland Laws and Recent Crash Data

As families and friends gather for Thanksgiving celebrations, the holiday season also brings increased risks on Maryland’s roads due to impaired driving. Thanksgiving consistently ranks among the busiest travel times of the year, and with that comes a sharp uptick in traffic incidents involving alcohol or drugs. Law enforcement agencies and safety advocates are...
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Maryland State Police Teams Up for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Donation Drive

Maryland State Police Teams Up for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Donation Drive

The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack has joined forces with a local middle school student to organize a donation drive for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The initiative aims to support veterans by collecting essential items and comforts. Requested Donations Include: Toiletries: Sensitive skin lotions/body wash, electric or disposable razors, aftershave balm, alcohol-free mouthwash,...
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Calvert Marine Museum December 2024 Events

Calvert Marine Museum December 2024 Events

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, quality time with loved ones, and festive fun for all ages! Join us for the annual Solomons Christmas Walk—a magical evening that invites you to experience the museum in a whole new light after hours. Plus, make sure to stop by the Museum Store on Museum Store Sunday...
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Chesapeake Biological Lab Receives $1 Million Donation to Endow Professorship

Chesapeake Biological Lab Receives $1 Million Donation to Endow Professorship

SOLOMONS, MD – The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) proudly announces a landmark $1 million donation from longtime supporters Brian Hochheimer and Marjorie Wax (pictured right). This generous gift will establish CBL’s first endowed professorship, named in honor of Professor Thomas Miller, who led the laboratory as its director...
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CSM’s Small Business Deveopment Center Director Wynne Briscoe is Named 2024 Maryland Manufacturing Start

CSM’s Small Business Deveopment Center Director Wynne Briscoe is Named 2024 Maryland Manufacturing Start

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director Wynne Briscoe was recognized Nov. 14 as one of the state’s Manufacturing Stars for 2024. As the Maryland statewide subject matter expert for manufacturing for the Maryland Small Business Development Center, Briscoe “has been an integral part to making the center’s technology...
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St. Mary’s County Launches New Website for Comprehensive Plan Update: “St. Mary’s 2050 – Charting Our Tomorrow”

St. Mary’s County Launches New Website for Comprehensive Plan Update: “St. Mary’s 2050 – Charting Our Tomorrow”

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) is excited to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update, St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow. This update will serve as a roadmap for ensuring a robust economy, directing growth, and prioritizing preservation over the...
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New Holiday Event ‘Evening Tides’ Brings Candlelight Christmas to Piney Point

New Holiday Event ‘Evening Tides’ Brings Candlelight Christmas to Piney Point

St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, is excited to present a brand-new event this holiday season, Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point. On Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., visitors are invited to a festive holiday evening on the grounds...
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