The Department of Veterans Affairs has halted enforcement of a newly issued rule that would change how disability compensation is calculated, following widespread criticism from veterans and advocacy groups who warned the policy could reduce benefits. The interim final rule, titled “Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication,” amends 38 CFR § 4.10 within the VA...
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UPDATE 2/20/2026: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Prince George’s County today filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings in their lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to sabotage the FBI headquarters project in Greenbelt, Maryland. The motion asks the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to rule in Maryland’s...
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Students at Great Mills High School are inviting the community to pack the gym on March 12, 2026, for a staff basketball showdown that will raise money for pediatric cancer treatment and research. The Great Mills High School Mini-THON club will host a charity basketball game featuring Great Mills High School staff taking on...
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NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 and Webster Outlying Field’s Main Gate will experience closures Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 for scheduled maintenance. NAS Pax River Gate 1 – Closed Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Drivers should use Pa River Gate 2 during this time. Webster Field Main Gate – Closed Feb. 20, 1...
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Calvert County EMS is hosting a community blood drive on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, located at 110 Main St. in Prince Frederick. Donors who participate will receive a complimentary pint glass, while supplies last. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule a...
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Melissa Nazareth Lozano-Rodriguez, 21, and Carlos Alberto Mondragon-Guevara, 48, both of Temple Hills, are each facing felony theft charges following an alleged shoplifting incident at Macy’s in Waldorf. Both defendants are charged with theft of property valued at $1,500 to under $25,000 in connection with an incident reported on February 14, 2026, at the...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local Board, Committee, or Commission. Volunteering to serve as a member of these groups is an excellent way to meet new people while contributing to the successful operation and development of our community! Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards for board...
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More than 100 families from all corners of Maryland, from Garrett County to Worcester County and from Cecil County to St. Mary’s County, gathered in Annapolis on February 12th for the Maryland Coalition of Families’ Family Day in Annapolis, sharing their experiences with lawmakers and advocating for stronger children’s behavioral health services and protections....
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On behalf of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, together with the Departments of Public Works & Transportation and Economic Development, you are cordially invited to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the runway expansion project and recent upgrades at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on proposed changes to the 2026-2028 hunting and trapping seasons and the proposed 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Bag Limits. The public can view the proposed regulations and comment online, as well as view and comment on the proposed migratory game bird seasons and bag limits now through February 28. “We thank...
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National Entrepreneurship Week, celebrated annually during the third week of February, was designated by Congress in 2006 to empower and recognize the voices of entrepreneurs across the country. The Calvert County Department of Economic Development proudly celebrates the vital role entrepreneurs play in shaping our local economy and community. Discover the newest businesses launching...
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FOX Sports and NHRA are also scheduling NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series broadcasts, as well as shows featuring the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series across the FOX Sports networks. Maryland International Raceway is proud to announce that we will be an NHRA sanctioned track starting in 2026. In addition, MIR will be the...
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Four Unified bocce teams from Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) headed to Hagerstown Community College Feb. 10 to compete in the state Unified bocce tournament. Of the 17 local teams, four qualified to move on to the next level. Two teams from La Plata High Schools, and one each from Maurice J. McDonough and...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has modified the 2025-2026 calendar due to recent inclement weather closures. As of Feb. 12, CCPS has used the four inclement weather days built into June 2026: June 12, 15, 16 and 17. The Board of Education on Feb. 10 approved the opening of schools for students and teachers...
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The Resilience Authority of Charles County presented a detailed progress report to the Charles County Board of County Commissioners on February 3, 2026, outlining funding totals, project milestones, and upcoming tree equity initiatives. The presentation focused on projects completed or underway as part of the Authority’s “Concrete to Green” initiative and Maryland’s 5 Million...
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Maryland deer hunters harvested 71,649 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 5, 2025 through Feb. 4, 2026. The statewide harvest reported to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources included 29,814 antlered and 37,925 antlerless white-tailed deer, and 1,874 antlered and 2,036 antlerless sika deer. The harvest was 14.9% lower than the 2024-2025 total of 84,201 deer and 7.2% lower than...
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Webster Outlying Field’s (NAWCAD WOLF) Ship and Air Integrated Warfare (SAIW) division developed and is installing upgrades to aircraft carrier ready rooms across the Navy’s fleet of ships in support of the Strike Planning and Execution Systems program office (PMA-281). “The carrier ready room modernization effort...
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The United States Navy recently transferred 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force, strengthening the defense cooperation between the United States and Sri Lanka. “The transfer of excess helicopters reflects the United States Navy’s commitment to international partnership,” said Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA-273) program manager Capt....
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After delivering his last load of students safely to school last week, a bus driver in search of a good lunch found it and more. The Suitland resident told officials when he visited Lottery headquarters Feb. 12 that while the sandwich was tasty, the $50,000 dessert served him by a 50X the Cash scratch-off...
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Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman today issued this statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to overturn the EPA Endangerment Finding: “The Trump Administration’s decision to overturn the 2009 endangerment finding is a dangerous and deeply irresponsible choice and one that puts both individual Marylanders and our state at risk. “The endangerment finding is the legal basis...
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After standing as a familiar landmark and conversation piece along Bull Road for generations, the historic Three Bears House was demolished earlier this month, closing a long chapter in St. Mary’s County’s rural architectural heritage. The distinctive wood-framed home, known for its unusual “telescoping” construction, featured a larger main section with two smaller additions...
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A 42-year-old Lexington Park man has been arrested on federal charges alleging the production of child sexual abuse material and the transfer of obscene material to a minor, according to federal court records. Donald Bernard Mewhort Sr. was taken into custody and appeared February 5, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District...
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Leadership Maryland officially announces the Executive Program’s Class of 2026, consisting of 53 business and community leaders from across the state chosen to participate in the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland. The Class of 2026, the Executive Program’s 33rd class, reflects a cross-section of the state, including diversity of geographic...
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Spring begins to surface at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) with a month full of hands-on programs, family-friendly activities, and live music. From fossil identification and animal encounters to concerts and special celebrations, March offers something for every age and interest. Dive in and discover what’s happening all month long at CMM. For the...
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The Calvert County Department of Community Resources is collecting new toiletry items for individuals in need in advance of its upcoming Community Resource Fair on March 27, 2026. Donations for men, women and children are being accepted. Requested items include diapers and pull-ups, diaper wipes, body wash and soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, shampoo,...
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