St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is excited to announce a special two-part event highlighting the profound and significant contributions of St. Mary’s County’s U.S. Colored Troops and Medal of Honor recipients. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park will...
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With no one having matched all six Powerball numbers lately, the jackpot has grown to $461 million for the Sept. 6 drawing. But three players in Maryland did match enough numbers last week to win $50,000 each. Similarly, the Mega Millions jackpot has crossed into nine-digit territory, hitting $101 million for the Sept. 5 drawing, as players in...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in partnership with the Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, is excited to announce the 4th Annual RetroFest on the Potomac. RetroFest will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park. RetroFest...
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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. These grants are offered annually to volunteer groups, nonprofit organizations, communities, and land trusts in Maryland to support environmental education projects, community stewardship, and the protection of natural...
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This year, Little Flower School will be hosting the 8th Annual LFS Patriot Day 5K on September 9, 2023. Each year, this event is held on the Saturday preceding Patriot Day, September 11, to honor our local “patriots” to include military, firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians. Participants in the 5K can run...
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By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley, Navy Office of Community Outreach, SAN DIEGO, CA. Lt. Taylor Forchhammer, a native of White Plains, Maryland, supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3. Forchhammer joined the Navy 10 years ago. Today, Forchhammer serves as a naval aviator. “I joined the...
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In what is shaping up to be an inspiring display of the power of community, End Hunger in Southern Maryland is proud to announce its partnership with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team for a one-of-a-kind food drive aimed at tackling local hunger: GRAND SLAM GIVING. The food drive will take place on...
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation brought together youth and law enforcement partners for the first-ever Badges for Basketball clinic this past Saturday at the Carver Recreation Center in Lexington Park. Badges clinics and camps occur worldwide, but 2023 marks the debut of a St. Mary’s County event. Thanks...
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This year on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, a Program of Pyramid Healthcare, will be honoring the individuals and families whose lives have been affected by drug overdose. This includes family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one;...
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Calvert Hospice, part of Hospice of the Chesapeake family of brands, has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of advanced analytics for hospice organizations. The team was the only Maryland hospice to achieve the Elite status this year. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that...
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September marks the 10th Anniversary of Leonardtown receiving its designation as an Arts & Entertainment District. It holds the honor of being the only A&E District in Southern Maryland. The Town will mark this significant anniversary with a series of exciting events and happenings throughout the entire month of September. The Town is kicking...
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The Charles Composite Squadron, local unit of Civil Air Patrol (CAP), is hosting an open house from 11:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Express, 6860 Crain Highway in La Plata MD. According to Lt Col Ronald Tucker, squadron commander, the entire community is welcome to attend...
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Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 48th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses are some of the entries which will be accepted. The parade will step off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from Ryken High School....
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning is seeking public input regarding the 2023/24 draft of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance. The comment period for Articles 22 through 24 is open until Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Article 22 – Critical Area: Provides regulations that establish and implement the Critical Area resource protection program...
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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 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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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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