The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to receive and consider written and verbal public comment regarding the draft Chapter 1: Town Centers and the draft Chapter 2: Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan of the Master Plan of Town Centers....
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The Maryland Environmental Trust in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust are proud to present this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025. About $357,000 is available for this year’s grant round. The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program...
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October is packed with fun at the Calvert Marine Museum, with two exciting new events debuting this month: Haunted Water Cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison and an Animal Mask-Making Workshop for tweens and teens. The museum will also host the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Day, Homeschool Day in Solomons, and family favorites like...
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Flour Donuts & Bakery has announced it will be closing its doors for good on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The local favorite, known for its donuts, baked goods, and community presence, shared the news with customers this week. As part of its final days of operation, the bakery is offering 50%...
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Four dedicated baseball coaches from St. Mary’s County were recently hand-selected to participate in the 2025 All Ripken Games, an elite three-day tournament held at the world-renowned Ripken Experience in Aberdeen, Maryland. The coaches—RJ Bean, Ryan Shephard, Mikey Farrell, and Jimmy Jones—were chosen through a rigorous vetting process that recognizes their commitment to developing...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded a dozen local manufacturers with grants to implement smart manufacturing efforts. The $180,000 in funding is through the Maryland MADE grant program, which helps small manufacturers invest in the adoption and deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance manufacturing technologies that will increase...
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Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Governor Wes Moore in approving more than $782 million today during a meeting of the Board of Public Works. Treasurer Dereck E. Davis was unable to attend. During the meeting, Governor Moore highlighted his recent executive order directing state agencies to invest in strategies that will increase housing production in Maryland. The Board of...
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A Silent Fire: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Fire Service – By Bay District Volunteer Fire Chief Jason Turner SMNEWSNET Editors Note – “In October of 2024, Jason Turner, at just 27 years old, made history as the youngest Fire Chief elected in the Department’s 80-year history. By then, Turner had...
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St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is proud to announce the release of the 2025 State of the County video, now available to the public and can be watched below. Produced annually by the Public Information Office, the video highlights major accomplishments of county government over the past fiscal year, offering residents an overview of progress...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Maryland: In a powerful tribute to Marine Corps aviation history, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 delivered two AV-8B Harrier II+ aircraft to aviation museums on the West Coast, in July and August, marking the end of their operational service and the beginning of their legacy as...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Armory Pavilion was held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. The ceremony represents another milestone in the transformation of the site, honoring the property’s history while starting a new chapter of progress. The former Louis L. Goldstein Armory building stood...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 46 students on August 28, 2025, for completing programs that prepare them to step directly into critical healthcare roles. These graduates earned credentials across seven high-demand fields, helping meet a growing regional and national need for skilled professionals. “Tonight, we celebrate students who completed their programs with...
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Fun City Adventure Park is excited to announce they are coming soon to Lexington Park, MD, bringing the ultimate indoor fun for families, kids, and thrill-seekers! “As one of the leading names in trampoline parks, Fun City delivers wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, ninja warrior courses, climbing walls, and more adrenaline-pumping attractions. If you’re searching...
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The 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show will open its gates on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The event is free to attend, requires no tickets, and is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors from across the National Capital Region. The theme of...
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In a video released Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, Wes Moore announced he is running for Re-Election. “Marylanders need a governor who will continue to look out for them and stand up for our jobs, our health care, and our rights.” “While we stand up for middle-class Marylanders, the president of the United States is bending...
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The Maryland Comptroller’s Office today released the 60-Day Report, an analysis of P.L 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act ) and its expected impact on revenue administration and collection in Maryland. The Bureau of Revenue Estimates projects an estimated $189.3 million reduction in general fund revenue between fiscal year 2026 ($117.9 million) and fiscal year...
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The Charles County Public Library (CCPL) is proud to announce a major milestone for its Imagination Library of Charles County program. As of July 2025, the program has officially mailed over 100,000 free books to children under five in Charles County. Launched in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Southern Maryland Regional...
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As many of you know, my daughter Lilly was in an auto accident on May 30th. Since then, she has been overwhelmed with love and support from our wonderful community. A couple months ago, Lilly was able to host a Lemonade stand, which brought hundreds throughout our community to come and support Lilly and...
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The Town of Chesapeake Beach has entered into an agreement with ThinkBig Networks to install fiber optic lines throughout Town, bringing residents an additional choice for high-speed internet service. Work is expected to begin in late September or early October 2025. Ahead of construction, residents will notice crews marking underground utility lines along streets,...
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The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) will open its doors Friday evening, Sept. 12, for Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities. From 5 to 7 p.m., the museum and grounds will be reserved exclusively for guests with disabilities and their families, friends or caregivers. Guests are invited to enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment...
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Former County Commissioner John O’Connor released the following on September 4th, 2025. O’Connor served as Commissioner representing District 3 from December 1, 2014, until December 5, 2022, serving as Vice-President of the Board from December 2020-2022. “Today I officially filed for County Commissioner in District 3, St Mary’s. This isn’t just about an election;...
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The St. Charles Running Festival is proud to announce its official charity partnership with Hospice of the Chesapeake for the 2025 event, set to take place on Saturday, September 20 in Waldorf, Maryland, at the Regency Furniture Stadium. Starting at 9:00 a.m., Whether you run or just come for the party, it’s a celebration...
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UPDATE 9/3/2025: Three additional horses in Maryland have tested positive for strangles, a contagious equine infection. A 5-year-old warmblood gelding at a boarding facility in Calvert County tested positive. In St. Mary’s County, two horses at a private facility are positive, including a suckling Hanoverian colt. All affected horses are under official quarantine. 17...
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The past comes back to haunt the present when Opening Night Productions presents Jack L.B. Gohn’s powerful “What Was Done,” opening Friday, Sept. 5 at the Indian Head Black Box Theatre, 4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD 20640. Performances are Friday-Sunday, Sept. 5-14, with curtain times of 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: A CH-53K heavy lift helicopter transported an inoperable F-35B Lightning II airframe from Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina on Aug. 27. The King Stallion helicopter was flown by a Marine aircrew from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron...
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