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Adult Education Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams

Adult Education Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams

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: Fire Causes $1.5 million in Damage at Chesapeake Beach Apartment Complex

UPDATE: Fire Causes $1.5 million in Damage at Chesapeake Beach Apartment Complex

UPDATE 11/18/2025 @11:30 A.M.: The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a multi-unit apartment fire that displaced two dozen people and caused an estimated $1.5 million in damages on Monday in Chesapeake Beach. At approximately 6:36 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2025, fire crews from Calvert County and surrounding counties responded to the...
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Maryland Leaders Renew Push to Ban 287(g) Agreements Following Senate President’s Announcement

Maryland Leaders Renew Push to Ban 287(g) Agreements Following Senate President’s Announcement

This week, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson signaled his intention to support and advance legislation banning 287(g) agreements during the upcoming legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. This is a major step forward for immigrant rights advocates across the state. For the past year, Delegate Nicole Williams, Maryland Democrats, and community allies have...
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Southern Maryland Under Red Flag Watch (Fire Watch) Due to Winds, Low Humidity

Southern Maryland Under Red Flag Watch (Fire Watch) Due to Winds, Low Humidity

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. TIMING...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. For Prince Georges, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert and and Anne Arundel County in MD until 6:00 pm Sunday, November 16th, 2025. WINDS…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with...
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $965 Million as Two in Maryland win $20,000

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $965 Million as Two in Maryland win $20,000

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to inch toward $1 billion as no one matched all five numbers drawn on Nov. 11, but two people in Maryland, one each in Elkridge and District Heights, matched five of the six numbers for $20,000 third-tier wins. Meanwhile, a Hagerstown Bonus Match 5 player won a $50,000 top prize the same evening....
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Sports Wagering Contributes $14.1 Million to the State During October 2025

Sports Wagering Contributes $14.1 Million to the State During October 2025

Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $14,090,240 in contributions to the state during October 2025, which featured a busy sports calendar that included the Major League Baseball postseason, full schedules in college and pro football and the start of the hockey and basketball seasons. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $736,610,585 during the month and won...
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Calvert Marine Museum December 2025 Events

Calvert Marine Museum December 2025 Events

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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Maryland’s Tern Raft Celebrates Five Successful Years of Hosting Nesting Waterbirds

Maryland’s Tern Raft Celebrates Five Successful Years of Hosting Nesting Waterbirds

Maryland’s tern raft hosted hundreds of terns again this year—including nesting pairs of two different state-listed-endangered species—and saw more than 350 tern chicks fledge during the island habitat’s fifth year in operation. The wooden-framed artificial island has floated in Chincoteague Bay in Worcester County since 2021 and serves as a breeding habitat for colonial...
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Maryland State Department of Education 2025 Report Card Data Release

Maryland State Department of Education 2025 Report Card Data Release

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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Maryland Reports 2025 Early Deer Season Results

Maryland Reports 2025 Early Deer Season Results

Maryland hunters harvested 18,930 deer during the early portion of the 2025 archery and muzzleloader seasons. The harvest was an 8.1% decrease from last year’s official harvest of 20,592 deer for the same period. The annual deer harvest fluctuates from year to year for a number of reasons, including hunter effort, weather conditions, availability of natural foods like acorns, disease...
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Sec. Josh Kurtz and Dr. Bill Dennison: Revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Reaffirms Partnership and Protects the Bay’s Future

Sec. Josh Kurtz and Dr. Bill Dennison: Revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Reaffirms Partnership and Protects the Bay’s Future

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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SMADC Applications Open Until December 31st for Matching Funds to Support New and Expanding Farms

SMADC Applications Open Until December 31st for Matching Funds to Support New and Expanding Farms

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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Hospice of the Chesapeake and Partners In Care Join to Support Aging Community

Hospice of the Chesapeake and Partners In Care Join to Support Aging Community

Hospice of the Chesapeake is proud to announce that Partners In Care of Maryland, Inc., has officially joined its family of services under a newly formed umbrella organization, Chesapeake Health Partners. This incorporation marks a significant milestone in the organizations’ shared mission to serve Maryland’s aging population with compassion, dignity and connection. Becky Miller,...
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MDOT Urges All Road Users to Use Extra Caution on The Roads This Fall Season

MDOT Urges All Road Users to Use Extra Caution on The Roads This Fall Season

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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Calvert County Health Department Issues More Rabies Alerts After Three Additional Animals Test Positive

Calvert County Health Department Issues More Rabies Alerts After Three Additional Animals Test Positive

The Calvert County Health Department is issuing a rabies alert for Solomons, Lusby, and St. Leonard due to three additional confirmed cases of rabies in wild animals. On October 24, 2025, one skunk in the area of St. Leonard Road tested positive for the rabies virus. On October 25, 2025, another skunk found on...
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St. Leonard VFD&RS Regrets to Announce Passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson

St. Leonard VFD&RS Regrets to Announce Passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson

St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 7 is saddened to learn of the passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson, one of the individuals whose early contributions helped shape the foundation of our department. Although his time with the company was limited, the impact of his efforts has carried through the decades. The...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to Meet in New County Administration Building Nov. 18

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to Meet in New County Administration Building Nov. 18

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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Governor Moore Announces Redistricting Advisory Commission to Recommend New Congressional Maps

Governor Moore Announces Redistricting Advisory Commission to Recommend New Congressional Maps

Governor Wes Moore announced the creation of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission to consider mid-cycle redistricting. The commission will organize public hearings, solicit public feedback, and make recommendations to the governor and Maryland General Assembly to improve our current map and ensure Maryland has fair Congressional maps. “My commitment has been clear from day one—we...
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Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center to Close Temporarily for Maintenance

Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center to Close Temporarily for Maintenance

The Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, advises citizens that the Southern Community Center and the Southern Pines Senior Center will be temporarily closed Saturday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, for scheduled maintenance. Both facilities will remain closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular hours of operation...
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4th Annual “No Hunger November” Food Drive Underway in Southern Maryland

4th Annual “No Hunger November” Food Drive Underway in Southern Maryland

The 4th Annual No Hunger November Food Drive, organized by the Maryland State Police – La Plata Barrack, began on Saturday, November 1. The initiative brings together multiple law enforcement agencies to fight hunger across Southern Maryland throughout the month. Captain Bagley, Acting Sergeant Johnston, and Maryland State Troopers collected 2,600 pounds of food...
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Maryland Outdoor Equity Mini Grants Fund 11 Recreation Projects for 2025

Maryland Outdoor Equity Mini Grants Fund 11 Recreation Projects for 2025

Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Outdoor Equity Mini Grant program is doubling its impact in 2025, providing $65,000 to projects that are introducing more Marylanders to camping, mountain biking, outdoor education, and nature-based wellness. Projects chosen by DNR’s Office of Outdoor Recreation for funding include an initiative to introduce mountain biking to women...
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Charles County Available Resources During Government Shutdown

Charles County Available Resources During Government Shutdown

Charles County Government recognizes the unique strain the ongoing federal government shutdown has caused federal workers this fall. During this time of uncertainty, Charles County Government would like to offer a list of resources for families battling food insecurity due to the ongoing pause in federal funding. “Charles County Government stands with every resident...
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Calvert County Board of Elections Accepting Public Comments on 2026 Election Plan

Calvert County Board of Elections Accepting Public Comments on 2026 Election Plan

The Calvert County Board of Elections is accepting written public comments on the 2026 Election Plan through Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or by mail to: Calvert County Board of Elections, P.O. Box 798, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Several proposals for the 2026 Election Plan were presented at the...
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Governor Moore Announces $62 Million in State Funding to Ensure Full November SNAP Benefits for Marylanders

Governor Moore Announces $62 Million in State Funding to Ensure Full November SNAP Benefits for Marylanders

Governor Wes Moore today announced the release of $62 million to ensure full November SNAP benefits for Marylanders. Authorized by executive order, the funding represents the State’s contribution to making SNAP recipients whole following a federal judge’s order that the Trump Administration provide contingency funding for the program. “One of the first and most basic...
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Maryland Lottery Winners For Week of Oct.27th to Nov.2nd, 2025

Maryland Lottery Winners For Week of Oct.27th to Nov.2nd, 2025

Two brothers claimed $500,000 in prize money from 10 Pick 5 tickets for the midday drawing on Oct. 29 purchased in Clarksburg, while scratch-off players in Denton and Rockville collected $100,000 each, for the top Maryland Lottery wins of the past week. On all games, players won more than $29.8 million across Maryland in...
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