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Free Community Document Shredding Event Announced in St. Mary’s County – Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2024

Free Community Document Shredding Event Announced in St. Mary’s County – Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2024

It’s time to clean out your filing cabinets and desks to get rid of confidential, private, or important personal documents that you no longer need to keep! The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will host their biannual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8 a.m. – noon at the...
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CSM’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is ‘Built for Success,’ Emphasizes Student-Centered Culture

CSM’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is ‘Built for Success,’ Emphasizes Student-Centered Culture

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the launch of its new five-year strategic plan, “Built for Success.” The plan emphasizes a student-centered culture with access, momentum, and mobility at the core of all of the college’s efforts. “At the College of Southern Maryland, fostering a student-centered culture is a journey that we embark...
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Northern High School Students Excel at 2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference

Northern High School Students Excel at 2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference

Each year, the most qualified and dedicated members of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from across the country join each other at the prestigious National Leadership Conference (NLC). Having qualified from the Maryland State Leadership Conference, in their respective competitive events, 12 Northern High School and 7 Northern Middle School students earned their...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Host Purple Light Nights Event in Observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Host Purple Light Nights Event in Observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In a display of unity and solidarity, Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry, along with members of the CCSO’s Domestic Violence Unit, is joining Sheriff John Carr of the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Everett Sesker of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office to host three multijurisdictional events, “Purple Light Nights,” at...
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Traffic Plan: Free Shuttle Service for the 2024 Calvert County Fair

Traffic Plan: Free Shuttle Service for the 2024 Calvert County Fair

To ensure safety and smooth traffic flow, a special traffic pattern will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Fair Week. During these hours, no left turns will be allowed from Rt. 231 into the fairgrounds. Instead, please use Rt. 506 (Sixes Road) to Rt. 508...
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SMECO Awards $10,000 Contribution to Local Organizations

SMECO Awards $10,000 Contribution to Local Organizations

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds. Each of the following received $2,500: American Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region, A Community That Shares (ACTS), Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, and Clements Cuties Foundation....
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Navy Awards Contract to Update E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Systems

Navy Awards Contract to Update E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Systems

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: The E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) awarded a $16 million contract to Fuse Integration on Aug. 26 for the production of Fuse CORE 4.0 virtualized network systems for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. CORE updates the E-2D’s external networking systems to a modern, software-based...
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Light Attack Helicopters Make NAVAIR History

Light Attack Helicopters Make NAVAIR History

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The United States Marine Corps Light Attack Helicopter Programs Office (PMA-276) made history with the first Suitable Substitute Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in partnership with Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Additive Manufacturing (AM) Integrated Product Team (IPT). Often plagued with material shortages, obsolete parts, or long lead...
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Dyson Building Center Marks 70 Years: Join Us for a Three-Day Celebration!

Dyson Building Center Marks 70 Years: Join Us for a Three-Day Celebration!

Dyson Building Center is excited to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a three-day event packed with activities, giveaways, and fun for the entire community! The festivities will kick off on Thursday, September 19th at 10 AM with Anniversary Proclamations presented by the St. Mary’s County Economic Development and its partner agencies. This day will...
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Maryland State Police Hosting Written and Physical Fitness Testing for Trooper and Cadet Positions in Southern Maryland

Maryland State Police Hosting Written and Physical Fitness Testing for Trooper and Cadet Positions in Southern Maryland

The Maryland State Police will host a recruitment testing event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, beginning at 8 a.m. at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland. This event is for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement as a Maryland State Trooper or Cadet. At the event, potential candidates will complete...
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Dive in and “Taste the Beaches” A Town of Chesapeake Beach Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Dive in and “Taste the Beaches” A Town of Chesapeake Beach Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Get ready to immerse yourself in the flavors of the Chesapeake Beach at Taste the Beaches, an annual event that promises a day of culinary delights, community spirit, and breathtaking bay views. Join us Saturday, September 21st, from 11 am to 3 pm at Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar in Chesapeake Beach, MD!...
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UM Charles Regional Medical Group Welcomes Behavioral Health Counselor

UM Charles Regional Medical Group Welcomes Behavioral Health Counselor

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the addition of Ayana Judith Williford, MSW, to its Behavioral Health practice. Williford’s extensive experience as a mental health counselor, including both clinical and community-based care, makes her an excellent addition to...
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The Town of Chesapeake Beach Releases Water Park Conceptual Designs for Improvements

The Town of Chesapeake Beach Releases Water Park Conceptual Designs for Improvements

The Town Council of the Town of Chesapeake Beach released three (3) conceptual designs for improvements of the Chesapeake Beach Water Park based on citizen feedback and third-party geotechnical analysis during the September 10, 2024, Town Council Work Session. Each conceptual plan incorporates a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate of cost. These costs...
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Maryland Office of the Comptroller Releases FY 2024 Closeout Report

Maryland Office of the Comptroller Releases FY 2024 Closeout Report

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller today released the Close Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY 2024) that shows a General Fund recorded balance of $1.060 billion as of June 30, 2024. $581 million of the General Fund balance was assigned by the 2024 General Assembly to cover fiscal year 2025 operations leaving $479...
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Calvert County Ranked No. 1 Digital County in the Nation for Second Consecutive Year

Calvert County Ranked No. 1 Digital County in the Nation for Second Consecutive Year

Calvert County has been recognized as the No. 1 Digital County in the United States for populations up to 150,000 by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). This prestigious award marks the second consecutive year that Calvert County has earned this top ranking, reflecting its ongoing commitment...
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Woofie’s® of Annapolis Launches Premier Mobile Pet Care Services with Grand Opening Events

Woofie’s® of Annapolis Launches Premier Mobile Pet Care Services with Grand Opening Events

Woofie’s of Annapolis is rolling out top-tier pet care services for owners of dogs, cats, and other animals in the Chesapeake Bay communities of Annapolis, Arnold, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Harwood, Mayo, Millersville, Pasadena, and Riva. Long-time local residents and Woofie’s of Annapolis Owners Amy and Conrad Manlapaz and General Manager...
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Notice of Joint Public Meeting: St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation & Commissioners of St. Mary’s County

Notice of Joint Public Meeting: St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation & Commissioners of St. Mary’s County

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will host a joint public meeting with the St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6 p.m., in the CSMC meeting room, located on the first floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of this meeting...
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Keep Maryland Beautiful 2024-25 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Keep Maryland Beautiful 2024-25 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

The Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, and Agriculture, along with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, are partnering to accept applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. About $327,000 is available for this year’s grant round. These grants are offered annually to volunteer groups, nonprofit organizations, communities, and land trusts in Maryland to support...
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‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26, 2024

‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26, 2024

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State Park on Sept. 26th, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. New or returning boaters and anglers can receive information about boating education...
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Waldorf Native Proudly Serves U.S. Navy Aboard Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan

Waldorf Native Proudly Serves U.S. Navy Aboard Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan

By Ensign Joash Ward, Navy Office of Community Outreach: Petty Officer 1st Class Ruben Melton, a native of Waldorf, Maryland, serves aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in...
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$700,000 in Federal Funding Approved for 7 Fire Departments in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties

$700,000 in Federal Funding Approved for 7 Fire Departments in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties

In a major win for Southern Maryland’s fire departments, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, along with Congressman Steny Hoyer, have announced that seven fire departments in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties will receive $707,877.04 in federal funding. This vital funding will enhance emergency response capabilities by upgrading equipment and improving safety...
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Superhero Sunday! Calling All Heroes and Those Who Want to See Them! Meet Your Local Fire & EMS Volunteers on Sunday, September 15, 2024

Superhero Sunday! Calling All Heroes and Those Who Want to See Them!  Meet Your Local Fire & EMS Volunteers on Sunday, September 15, 2024

Get ready for a day of fun, excitement, and community spirit! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15th, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM and head to the newly opened Ward Farm and Nature Park for an unforgettable event that brings our local heroes into the spotlight. This event is a fantastic opportunity...
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Waldorf Native Airman Timothy Goldring Serves Aboard Aircraft Carrier, USS Ronald Reagan

Waldorf Native Airman Timothy Goldring Serves Aboard Aircraft Carrier, USS Ronald Reagan

By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach: Airman Timothy Goldring, a native of Waldorf, Maryland, serves aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in the world. Goldring graduated...
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U.S. Navy Awards $24 Million Contract to BAE Systems for Redesign of AN/UPX-50 Assemblies

U.S. Navy Awards $24 Million Contract to BAE Systems for Redesign of AN/UPX-50 Assemblies

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD: The U.S. Navy awarded a $24 million contract to BAE Systems for the continued redesign of the AN/UPX-50(C) digital interrogator assemblies. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is a modification to a previously issued basic ordering agreement to address parts obsolescence and implement solutions to achieve compliance with the latest...
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Leonardtown Native Ruthie Hornbuckle Serves The U.S. Navy Osprey Squadron

Leonardtown Native Ruthie Hornbuckle Serves The U.S. Navy Osprey Squadron

By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach: Lieutenant Ruthie Hornbuckle, a native of Leonardtown, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM-50). Hornbuckle graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2015. Hornbuckle graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2019 with a degree in operations research. Hornbuckle joined the Navy...
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