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Calvert County Public Schools Calls for Membership for Family Life and Library Reconsideration Committees

Calvert County Public Schools Calls for Membership for Family Life and Library Reconsideration Committees

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is establishing a joint family life committee of educators who work in CCPS and community representatives who reside in Calvert County. The committee will review and comment on instructional materials and, where appropriate, recommend materials for use. Members will serve a one-year term. The Family Life Committee will meet...
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U.S Navy and Marines Demo Range of Long Range UAS for Future Operations

U.S Navy and Marines Demo Range of Long Range UAS for Future Operations

The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMA-263) program team put Long Range Tactical (LRT) systems through their paces during a two-week technical demonstration in Chaptico, Maryland in mid-July. Five vendors attended the event to help inform the Marine Corps of the functions and capabilities available on the commercial market for...
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UPDATE: Missing Person Alert Cancelled – Cassandra Located Unharmed

UPDATE: Missing Person Alert Cancelled – Cassandra Located Unharmed

UPDATE 8/9/2025 @ 10:45 P.M.: Per the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cassandra has been located unharmed – thank you for sharing. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in locating Cassandra Dorothy Foard, a 27-year-old White female, who was last seen in Lusby, Maryland, at approximately 9:30 a.m. on...
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CSM Establishes AI Task Force to Guide Integration of Artificial Intelligence Across Campus

CSM Establishes AI Task Force to Guide Integration of Artificial Intelligence Across Campus

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has formed a cross-functional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force to lead the strategic integration of AI in teaching, learning, and operations. This initiative reflects the college’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation while advancing the goals outlined in its Built for Success strategic plan. Launched in spring...
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St. Mary’s College Hovland Hosts National Association of Scientific Materials Managers Annual Meeting

St. Mary’s College Hovland Hosts National Association of Scientific Materials Managers Annual Meeting

Doug Hovland, coordinator of laboratory support for chemistry and biochemistry, served as the local host for the National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) annual conference this July in Richmond, Virginia. Hovland has been a member of NAOSMM since 2014 and began planning work for the conference in fall 2023. His primary tasks were...
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Charles County Public Schools Open House Events for 2025-2026 School Year

Charles County Public Schools Open House Events for 2025-2026 School Year

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. If not specified below, the open houses are open to families of students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. Please call the specific school with questions...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces Fall 2025 Registration for Youth and Adult Sports

Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces Fall 2025 Registration for Youth and Adult Sports

Calvert County Parks & Recreation announces open registration for fall 2025 sports. The following youth and adult sports signups are available: Youth Soccer offers separate divisions for boys and girls ages 4 to 17. The cost is $61 per player for Tykes Division and $84 for grades nine through 12. Residents can choose south, central...
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Police in Charles County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Newburg

Police in Charles County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Newburg

On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 5:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 12120 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. The 911 caller reported a single vehicle into a tree and advised they did not see any movement but...
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U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G Aircraft Fleet Surpass 12 Million Flight Hours

U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G Aircraft Fleet Surpass 12 Million Flight Hours

The U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft fleet has surpassed 12 million flight hours, marking an important milestone for one of the most enduring families of aircraft in modern naval aviation. This achievement underscores the capability, reliability and availability of these aircraft, which have served as the backbone of the U.S. Navy and Marine...
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Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees During August 2025

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees During August 2025

The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter invites residents to adopt during the monthlong Clear the Shelters 2025 adoption event, beginning Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 31. During this campaign, the shelter will waive adoption fees for all animals, made possible through a collaborative effort between Friends of the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter...
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Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV Assumes Command of Naval Air Systems Command

Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV Assumes Command of Naval Air Systems Command

Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV assumed command of the Naval Air Systems Command Aug. 1. Dougherty relieved Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, who retired after 38 years of distinguished naval service. Under Chebi’s leadership, NAVAIR achieved and sustained the highest readiness levels in the history of naval aviation, identified over $3 billion in savings...
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Navy Demonstrates Multi-Day Non-Stop Solar UAS Flight

Navy Demonstrates Multi-Day Non-Stop Solar UAS Flight

The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance,...
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Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning Invites Public Feedback on Surveys

Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning Invites Public Feedback on Surveys

In February 2025, the Calvert County Planning Commission endorsed a new, streamlined approach consolidating all master plans into one document: The Master Plan of Town Centers. Developed by the Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, the consolidated plan merges updated information for each town center into one easy-to-access resource. The new document features...
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Town of La Plata Addresses Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance and Improvement Efforts

Town of La Plata Addresses Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance and Improvement Efforts

The Town of La Plata has issued an update on the status of its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), providing a comprehensive overview of compliance efforts, infrastructure challenges, and strategic plans for the future. The WWTP, which has been in operation for many years, has a permitted treatment capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested in Connection with Two Armed Robberies in Calvert County

Prince Frederick Man Arrested in Connection with Two Armed Robberies in Calvert County

Jonathan Alexander Gray, 35, of Prince Frederick, has been arrested and charged in connection with two armed robberies that took place in Calvert County last week, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Court documents state that on July 25, 2025, deputies responded to the Verizon Wireless store in Dunkirk after Gray allegedly stole...
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Registration Still Open for Some Rinks! DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day at 16 Local Hockey Rinks

Registration Still Open for Some Rinks! DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day at 16 Local Hockey Rinks

Registration remains open for some local rinks as the third annual DMV Girls Try Hockey For Free Day, is taking place at 16 rinks across Maryland and Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. The DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day is a joint effort between the Washington Capitals, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation,...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony on August 26th, 2025

St. Clement’s Island Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony on August 26th, 2025

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the approval to award the St. Clement’s Island Museum construction project contract to W.M. Davis, Inc., marking a significant milestone in preserving and enhancing one of Maryland’s most treasured historical sites. A public groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the St. Clement’s Island Museum...
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Police Seeking Possible Victims After 25-Year-Old Man Giving Swim Lessons Sexually Assaults Two Children

Police Seeking Possible Victims After 25-Year-Old Man Giving Swim Lessons Sexually Assaults Two Children

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit (CVAA) charged a man with sexually assaulting two children whom he was teaching to swim. The suspect is 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru of Silver Spring. On July 22, 2025, a relative of the two victims contacted the Prince George’s County Police Department to...
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Twenty-Four of 25 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

Twenty-Four of 25 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks in St. Mary’s County

On Wednesday, July 29, 2025, at around 3 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert alcohol compliance checks at licensed establishments throughout the county. The operation involved the use of an 18-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office. The CI, dressed in jeans and a...
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Dunkin’ of the DMV’s 4th Annual Scholarship Program Awards $125,000 to Regional Students

Dunkin’ of the DMV’s 4th Annual Scholarship Program Awards $125,000 to Regional Students

Dunkin’ and its DMV franchisees announced the full list of recipients of the Dunkin’ Regional Scholarships, which awards a total of $125,000 in academic scholarships to high school and college students throughout the DMV. The program helps local students in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia as they pursue part-time or full-time undergraduate degrees...
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UPDATE: Home Depot Site Approved for St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Home Depot Site Approved for St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 7/31/2025: During the July 28th meeting, the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission members reviewed and approved the 136,750-square-foot Home Depot concept site with 7 yes votes and no nays. The site is located at 44766 Oak Crest Road in California, nestled right by the R/C Theaters and Chipotle. 7/27/2025: A new Home Depot...
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Public Input Sought for Next Chapter of Chesapeake Bay Restoration Work – Meeting in Annapolis August 5th, 2025

Public Input Sought for Next Chapter of Chesapeake Bay Restoration Work – Meeting in Annapolis August 5th, 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Maryland will host an open house in Annapolis to provide information for the public about the recently released draft revisions to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The Agreement is the voluntary plan – signed by Maryland, New York, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., the Chesapeake Bay Commission, and the...
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COLD CASE: Police Seeking Any Information in the Murder of 18-Year-Old Jazmiah Nelson

COLD CASE: Police Seeking Any Information in the Murder of 18-Year-Old Jazmiah Nelson

Do you have information about this case? Detectives are continuing to seek information. Reward of up to $10,000 FACTS of CASE: On May 22, 2021, at approximately 11:36 p.m., 18-year-old Jazmiah Zyri Nelson, was fatally shot while riding a four-wheeler with two acquaintances near the 600 block of Pomonkey Way in La Plata, MD....
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Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Provides $20 Million in Capital Grants for Public Boating Access, Navigable Waterways and Safety

Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Provides $20 Million in Capital Grants for Public Boating Access, Navigable Waterways and Safety

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $20 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other important...
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Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Celebrates More than $365,000 in Maryland Heritage Grant Awards

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Celebrates More than $365,000 in Maryland Heritage Grant Awards

The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that the region’s heritage tourism organizations recently received seven heritage grants through the state government’s Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, totaling $368,675. These grants will aid in revitalizing and expanding Southern Maryland’s distinctive historic sites, contributing to economic development and job growth. The grants will...
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