The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Administrator Linda Turner and Calvert County Government staff wish County Attorney John B. Norris III the best upon his departure to a new role in December. Norris served with professionalism and distinction as the attorney for Calvert County Government for 14 years, starting in August...
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The Maryland Park Service graduated 20 new State Park Rangers following four weeks of job training. Maryland Ranger School this year was held at the future Savage Highlands State Park in Garrett County, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2026. The rangers were honored in a ceremony held Nov. 11 at the Eastern Garrett...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus rang with cheers and shouts of praise as 22 Adult Education Program graduates walked across the stage on October 30, 2025. CSM faculty and staff joined proud family and friends in celebrating the 2025 graduates of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) and the General...
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UPDATE 11/18/2025: Emerson Carl Schaeffer, 27, of St. Inigoes, entered a guilty plea to one count of second-degree assault on November 12, 2025. The plea was entered during a hearing before Judge Joseph Michael Stanalonis in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County. This plea relates to the April 27, 2023, incident involving the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the coolest event in Southern Maryland, the 2025 St. Mary’s Splash, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Point Lookout State Park. Join the fun and take the plunge to support Special Olympics Maryland – St. Mary’s County, which provides year-round sports training and competition for...
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Nestled in the heart of Leonardtown, Maryland, Boone’s Bagels & Market is your destination for delicious, Bagels So Fresh, They’re Ready Whenever You Are , premium sandwiches, and gourmet offerings. We blend tradition with creativity, offering a variety of bagel flavors, schmears, and sandwiches, all crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In addition to...
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The Chesapeake Ghost organization is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Ghost Holiday Home Run Baseball & Softball Equipment Drive. The community-focused initiative aims to collect new and gently used baseball and softball gear to donate to local recreation leagues, ensuring every child has the necessary equipment to play the game they love. Inspired by...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will host its second annual Thank a Safety Responder Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 15. The free, family-friendly, outdoor event will take place at State Highway’s Hanover Complex, 7491 Connelley Dr., Hanover. The public is invited to attend this celebration of Maryland’s...
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With colder weather settling in, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is seeking volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM), an emergency shelter program for people experiencing homelessness in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. “Volunteer drivers are essential to ensure WARM participants have safe transportation to and from shelter...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is celebrating the holiday season with festive family fun all month long. Visitors can experience the joy of the Solomons Christmas Walk on Saturday, Dec. 13, with live music, crafts, Santa visits, and free museum admission. The celebration continues with Winter Break Programming, offering engaging, hands-on activities for children from...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, is proud to announce the return of Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point this holiday season after a successful launch in 2024. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors are invited to a...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS), in proud collaboration with St. Mary’s County Library, is excited to announce the launch of Memory Kits, a new resource designed to support cognitive health among older adults and individuals experiencing cognitive decline. These specially curated Memory Kits are now available for borrowing...
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The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) invites families, children, and community members to help spread the word and join in the 6th Annual Giving Fair, a joyful celebration of creativity and generosity, on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church’s Family Life Center (1200 Charles Street, La Plata)....
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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released state, school system and school-level results for the 2025 Maryland School Report Card. The report card includes data from the 2024-2025 school year about school accountability measures including academic growth, student performance, school quality and climate, and student attendance. A breakdown of star ratings across Maryland...
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Last month, Maryland representatives joined officials from around the Mid-Atlantic region to put forth a revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement that includes firm timelines, required pollution reductions, and ambitious, yet reachable goals for improving the health of the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Program’s Principals’ Staff Committee approved the revised Agreement at its Oct. 28...
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Charles County announced that all three major national bond rating agencies—Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service—have reaffirmed the county’s Triple-A bond rating, the highest possible designation. Representatives from each agency met with county leaders to review the county’s financial health, budget management, external audits, and economic development efforts. This reaffirmation reflects...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is excited to announce the 13th Round of the Southern Maryland Farmer Mini-Grant Program. This program will award up to $60,000 in matching funds to help both new and experienced farmers start, diversify, or expand their agricultural projects. Applications open on Monday, November...
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What started as an off-duty night out at a local establishment in Charles County for La Plata Police Department Captain Robert Bagley turned into a program to help “Save Some One”. Earlier this year, Captain Bagley was off-duty at an establishment in Charles County when he observed a commotion and other patrons becoming frantic....
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and the Maryland Highway Safety Office are reminding all roadway users to exercise extreme caution as days get shorter and with Halloween right around the corner. “Whether you are behind the wheel or out on foot, I urge all Marylanders to be Serious About Safety and...
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Demonstrating a continued commitment to helping those in need – both at home and abroad – the members of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department have donated 55 sets of retired turnout gear to fire departments in the Philippines that lack access to critical protective equipment. This generous donation was part of a larger...
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Six students from St. Charles High School were charged in connection with an altercation that occurred on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, inside the school. During the assault, a male and female student were fighting when several other students engaged in the altercation. School administrators tried to separate the students but were not able to...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will hold their next regular board meeting at the new County Administration Building (CAB) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 150 Main Street in Prince Frederick in the Chesapeake Hearing Room, Room 119. The Calvert County Commissioners held their last meeting at the Calvert County Courthouse on Oct....
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Thomas Newton Ferrall, IV, 47, of Hollywood, is facing 48 counts of animal cruelty after authorities alleged he failed to provide food, water, and shelter to numerous animals under his care. The charges, filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, stem from a September 30, 2025, incident at a property on Sunnyside...
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Arundel Mills is marking its 25th anniversary with a festive event for shoppers, celebrating more than two decades as Maryland’s largest retail, entertainment and dining destination. On Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers are invited to join the celebration and enjoy: Anniversary Giveaway: The first 250 guests will receive a complimentary swag bag. Gallery Wall: A...
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On Wednesday November 5,2025, four students assaulted two other students inside the school. School administrators intervened and separated the students. One student sustained injuries to their face. The four students who initiated the assault will be charged in connection with this case; they also face school consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public...
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