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Maryland State Police To Target Impaired, Aggressive, Distracted Drivers Over Memorial Day Weekend

Maryland State Police To Target Impaired, Aggressive, Distracted Drivers Over Memorial Day Weekend

With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Friday, troopers from each of the...
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June 2021 Events at the Calvert County Marine Museum

June 2021 Events at the Calvert County Marine Museum

Thursday, June 3 – Lecture Series – Maryland in the Age of Sail – Join CMM Curator of Maritime History Mark Wilkins for the final lecture in this seven-week series: “Development of Chesapeake Bay Watercraft and Fishing”. Lecture begins at 5 p.m. via ZOOM. A link to the lecture will be posted on www.calvertmarinemuseum.com,...
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Planning & Zoning: Virtual Public Meeting on Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan and Zoning Update

Planning & Zoning: Virtual Public Meeting on Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan and Zoning Update

The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, on behalf of the Calvert County Planning Commission, will hold a virtual public meeting to kick off the Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan and Zoning update process. All who live, work, shop or visit Dunkirk are encouraged to participate in the virtual meeting on Wednesday, June...
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Maryland License-Free Fishing Days Offered in June and July

Maryland License-Free Fishing Days Offered in June and July

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces upcoming license-free fishing days for 2021 on June 5, June 12, and July 4 — a free option to explore Maryland’s diverse and unique fishing experiences without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. Maryland hosts license-free fishing days annually on the first two Saturdays in June and...
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Governor Hogan Signs 226 Bills Including Major Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting, Mental Health Training for Veterans

Governor Hogan Signs 226 Bills Including Major Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting, Mental Health Training for Veterans

Governor Larry Hogan signed into law HB 940, major legislation to legalize sports betting in the State of Maryland. It is one of 226 measures the governor enacted today alongside Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones. “We are signing another 226 bipartisan bills into law, including legislation to legalize sports...
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Firefighters from St. Mary’s, Calvert, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County Respond to 2-Alarm Commercial Structure Fire in Deale

Firefighters from St. Mary’s, Calvert, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County Respond to 2-Alarm Commercial Structure Fire in Deale

5/28/2021: On Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 8:15 a.m., firefighters from Calvert, Annapolis, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, and Prince George’s County responded to 441 East Bayfront Road in Deale, for the reported commercial building fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximately 150×100 feet one-story warehouse with fire showing. No injuries...
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Lusby House Fire Deemed Accidental, No Injuries Reported

Lusby House Fire Deemed Accidental, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, May 17, 2021, at approximately 1:18 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 12596 Childress Road in Lusby, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story residence with smoke showing. The owner/occupants is identified as Nicholas Allen, with the estimated loss of structure...
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Huntingtown House Fire Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported, Over $300,000 in Damage

Huntingtown House Fire Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported, Over $300,000 in Damage

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., firefighters from Huntingtown, St. Leonard, Dunkirk, Prince Frederick, and Solomons responded to 221 Carriage Lane in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story residence with fire showing from the first and second floor. The owner is...
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Calvert County Government Announces Operations Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

Calvert County Government Announces Operations Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed on Monday, May 31. The Water & Sewerage billing...
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CSM Commemorates 62nd Spring Commencement During May 14 Virtual Graduation Ceremony and Watch Party

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 466 candidates for 480 associate degrees and 271 certificates during its 62nd Spring Commencement Ceremony, held May 14. The 2021 graduating class earned several exceptional characteristics, including having spent their last academic year participating in distance learning with limited in-person instruction. While the 2021 CSM graduates turned...
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CSM Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 67 Nursing Graduates as Part of 2021 Commencement Activities

CSM Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 67 Nursing Graduates as Part of 2021 Commencement Activities

The Spring 2021 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 67 nursing candidates for graduation celebrated their achievements May 12 when they attended their nursing recognition and pinning ceremony. It is a time-honored ceremony that has CSM faculty welcoming their students as peers and colleagues in the field of nursing. Like much of their last year...
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Governor Hogan Announces $192.9 Million in Additional Emergency Rental Assistance Awards to Local Jurisdictions

Governor Hogan Announces $192.9 Million in Additional Emergency Rental Assistance Awards to Local Jurisdictions

Governor Larry Hogan announced an additional $192.9 million in funding has been awarded to local governments and service providers through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. These federal funds will support local Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership initiatives that assist tenants whose ability to pay rent has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also...
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Calvert Hospice Debuts New Caregiver Training Program

Calvert Hospice Debuts New Caregiver Training Program

Calvert Hospice is pleased to announce a new initiative for supporting our patients and families as well as our community. Jenny Rachic, one of our PRN RN Case Managers, has developed a Caregiver Training Program as her doctoral practicum project. We are so grateful to have been chosen for this opportunity, and we are...
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NAS Patuxent River Seeking Volunteers for Clean the Bay Day on June 1st to June 3rd

NAS Patuxent River Seeking Volunteers for Clean the Bay Day on June 1st to June 3rd

On Tuesday, June 1, from 3:30 p.m., to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 a.m., to 8:30 a.m., and Thursday, June 3, 3:30 p.m., to 5:30 p.m., Join Pax River for a great opportunity to get some volunteer hours under your belt and contribute to the beautification of NAS Patuxent River and the our...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Huntingtown

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Huntingtown

On May 17, 2021 at approximately 12:15 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Rt. 4/Southern Maryland Blvd. at Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown, MD. Upon arrival, units located a blue Suzuki XL7 SUV on its side and a...
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St. Leonard, Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Departments Regret to Announce Passing of Raleigh Midkiff III

St. Leonard, Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Departments Regret to Announce Passing of Raleigh Midkiff III

“Our members are deeply saddened by the passing of Raleigh Midkiff III. Raleigh was a member of our department for many, many years and just recently transferred to Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department. Raleigh was also a career firefighter with D.C. Fire Department. Raleigh served in many positions in our department, most recently serving as...
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Governor Hogan Announces End of Statewide Mask Mandate

Governor Hogan Announces End of Statewide Mask Mandate

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the statewide mask mandate, aligning Maryland with new CDC guidance. This order will take effect Saturday, May 15, along with the lifting of all capacity limits and restrictions that the governor announced earlier this week.  “Today is the day that so many of us have...
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Calvert Library to Increase Access Starting Saturday, May 22, 2021

Calvert Library to Increase Access Starting Saturday, May 22, 2021

Calvert Library is phasing in more access.  As of Saturday, May 22, the one-hour limitation on library use will be lifted.  Building capacity limits will also be increased. Customers will still be asked to wear an appropriate mask over their nose and mouth and to maintain a social distance of 6’ from others and...
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MDOT MVA Announces New Deadline Schedule for Expired Driver’s Licenses, Registrations and Related Products

MDOT MVA Announces New Deadline Schedule for Expired Driver’s Licenses, Registrations and Related Products

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is announcing new guidance for customers whose driver’s licenses, permits, registrations and related products have expired during the Maryland COVID-19 State of Emergency. As Maryland continues its COVID-19 recovery, Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order issued on May 12, 2021 allows customers who have an MDOT...
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U.S. Navy to Hold Virtual Public Meetings on Tuesday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 19 for Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Draft Environmental Impact Statement

U.S. Navy to Hold Virtual Public Meetings on Tuesday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 19 for Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Navy invites you attend a virtual public meeting on May 18 or 19 regarding the Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS. The Draft EIS evaluates the potential environmental effects of continuing to conduct military testing and training activities within the Patuxent River Complex needed to meet...
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Governor Hogan Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Venues, All Remaining Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Dining As of Saturday, May 15

Governor Hogan Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Venues, All Remaining Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Dining As of Saturday, May 15

Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate To Be Lifted After 70% of Adults Receive Vaccine; Following CDC Approval, Vaccinations for Adolescents to Begin Tomorrow; Maryland Department of Labor to Begin Process of Reinstating Work Search Requirements 5/12/2021: As a result of the state’s rapid pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and subsequent declines in key health metrics, Governor...
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Parks & Recreation Seeks Public Input for New Harriet E. Brown Community Center

Parks & Recreation Seeks Public Input for New Harriet E. Brown Community Center

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation will hold a virtual public meeting to receive input for the planning and construction of the new Harriet E. Brown Community Center. The meeting will be held Monday, June 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. through Zoom. Citizens are invited to participate to provide input on the...
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PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Honors Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Honors Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes

Governor Larry Hogan today delivered remarks at the annual Maryland State Police (MSP) Fallen Heroes Ceremony. The governor was joined by MSP Superintendent Colonel Jerry Jones, current and retired state troopers, and surviving family members of the fallen heroes. This year’s ceremony honored 43 state troopers and one deputy state fire marshal who lost...
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Governor Hogan Provides Update on State of Maryland’s Response to Colonial Pipeline Incident

Governor Hogan Provides Update on State of Maryland’s Response to Colonial Pipeline Incident

Governor Larry Hogan authorized Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Greg Slater to take emergency measures to respond to the Colonial Pipeline incident and ensure continuity of fuel supply throughout the state. “The emergency actions that we are taking will provide the state the flexibility it needs to address any disruption in fuel supply,” said...
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Maryland Lottery Makes New Millionaire in Glen Burnie

Maryland Lottery Makes New Millionaire in Glen Burnie

A Maryland Lottery player in Glen Burnie was a $1 million winner in the May 8 Powerball drawing, marking the week’s biggest prize. Meanwhile, four more players won $100,000 each after buying scratch-off tickets in Baltimore (two), Laurel and Sparrows Point. In all, 39 Maryland Lottery players across the state won or claimed prizes...
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