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CSM Graduate Cedrick Hawkins Finds Success as Author, Podcaster and Elementary School Teacher.

CSM Graduate Cedrick Hawkins Finds Success as Author, Podcaster and Elementary School Teacher.

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alum Cedrick Hawkins, ’20, is chasing his dream of becoming an elementary school teacher, author, and polished podcaster – professions and callings he said he didn’t even know he had until he attended his first semester as a CSM student. Hawkins shared that when he first came to CSM...
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Honoring Our Nation’s First Responders on National First Responders Day, Friday, October 28, 2022

Honoring Our Nation’s First Responders on National First Responders Day, Friday, October 28, 2022

On October 28, we recognize their sacrifices and contributions on Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day. First responders do a demanding job that requires personal sacrifice, bravery, and heroism. They need reliable, secure communications with devices and apps designed for the work they do. To all the people who selflessly serve as first responders...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Master Corporal Renee Cuyler Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service, and K9 Who Retires with 8 Years of Service

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Master Corporal Renee Cuyler Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service, and K9 Who Retires with 8 Years of Service

On Friday, October 21, 2022, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said a bittersweet farewell to an outstanding Police Officer and person. Master Corporal Renee Cuyler #295 is retiring after more than 25 years of dedicated service to Charles County. Her partner, K-9 Cooper, is beginning his retirement as well after being part of the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy S. Hendrickson Recognized as Deputy of the Quarter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy S. Hendrickson Recognized as Deputy of the Quarter

Sheriff Mike Evans and the men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize and congratulate Deputy Sheriff Sean Hendrickson for receiving the honor of 2022 Deputy of the 3rd Quarter. Deputy S. Hendrickson currently serves our Patrol Bureau. Hendrickson is a respected member of his squad and his performance...
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Popular Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament Brings in $240,000

Popular Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament Brings in $240,000

With the abundance of golf tournaments offered around Chesapeake Bay, an avid golfer could sign up for one for every week of the season. While that’s great for golf fans, it presents a challenge to Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Golf Committee. And it’s a challenge they get better at every year. This year, a...
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SMECO Awards $10,000 Contribution to Local Organizations

SMECO Awards $10,000 Contribution to Local Organizations

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds. Each of the following will receive $2,500: Christmas in April, Calvert County Rebuilding Together Charles County Christmas in April, St. Mary’s County Clements Cuties Foundation. “The generous funding from SMECO and...
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Optimist Club Awards Cindy Loveless with the 2022 Respect for Law Enforcement Telecommunicator of the Year Award

Optimist Club Awards Cindy Loveless with the 2022 Respect for Law Enforcement Telecommunicator of the Year Award

Congratulations to Cindy Loveless, the 2022 recipient of the Optimist Club Respect for Law Enforcement Telecommunicator of the Year award! Cindy has been part of the Calvert County Emergency Communications team for four years, most recently as a public safety dispatcher. She was nominated for this year’s award after her situational awareness, vigilant communication...
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Get Ready for the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Competition and National Oyster Cook-Off in St. Mary’s County

Get Ready for the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Competition and National Oyster Cook-Off in St. Mary’s County

Take in the excitement of the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Competition and National Oyster Cook-off, October 15-16, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds! Entrants compete for coveted titles, prize money, bragging rights, and a berth to international competitions. Get your shucking gloves ready! Or simply show up and enjoy a plethora of oyster dishes,...
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Governor Hogan Declares Oct. 10-14 Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week

Governor Hogan Declares Oct. 10-14 Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week

Governor Larry Hogan has designated October 10-14, 2022, as Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week. Now in its 15th year, this annual promotion encourages Maryland schools to serve local food in lunches to show students where their food comes from and to introduce them to fresh, nutritious products made right here in Maryland. Maryland Homegrown...
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Prince of La Plata Daryl Thompson Receives Third ALPB Pitcher of The Year Award

Prince of La Plata Daryl Thompson Receives Third ALPB Pitcher of The Year Award

(October 5th, 2022, Waldorf, MD) The Atlantic League’s highest pitching honor comes home to none other than the Prince of LaPlata himself, Daryl Thompson. This is Thompson’s third POTY award, the most of any pitcher in ALPB history! Thompson began his professional career when he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 8th...
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SMECO Employees Travel to Florida to Assist with Restoration Efforts After Devastating Hit from Hurricane Ian

SMECO Employees Travel to Florida to Assist with Restoration Efforts After Devastating Hit from Hurricane Ian

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees drove to southwest Florida to assist in restoration efforts following a devastating blow from Hurricane Ian. Five experienced SMECO foremen and former linemen volunteered to join more than 1,000 workers from multiple states to help hard-hit Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) rebuild their...
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$580,000 Multi-Match Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold in Calvert County

$580,000 Multi-Match Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold in Calvert County

Player wins game’s fourth jackpot prize of 2022 Calvert County is the home of the lucky retailer that sold a $580,000 jackpot-winning ticket in the Monday, October 3, 2022 Multi-Match drawing. The winner, who is the fourth player to hit a Multi-Match jackpot in 2022, can choose between the $580,000 annuity or an estimated...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is Proud to Announce Three New Water Rescue Rafts

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is Proud to Announce Three New Water Rescue Rafts

“The Hollywood VFD is proud to announce the new Raft 7 has arrived! Over a year ago, a Raft Committee was announce to start the replacement process for Raft 7. After numerous meetings and research, it was determined that not just a single unit could meet all of our needs with Water Rescues in...
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Governor Hogan Announces 4.5% Cost of Living Adjustment Increase For All State Employees

Governor Hogan Announces 4.5% Cost of Living Adjustment Increase For All State Employees

Governor Larry Hogan announced that all employees across state government will receive a 4.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA )increase— effective November 1, 2022—as part of a series of measures to enhance statewide workforce recruitment and retention efforts. The governor’s action follows official budget projections from the Board of Revenue Estimates showing that, for...
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Calvert Marine Museum Celebrates 44th Year of Patuxent River Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 8, 2022 – Admission is FREE!

Calvert Marine Museum Celebrates 44th Year of Patuxent River Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 8, 2022 – Admission is FREE!

Patuxent River Appreciation Day (PRAD), one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals, celebrates its 44th year on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All members of the family can enjoy the fun from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museum admission is FREE all day. This year’s event will feature a weekend’s-worth...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift in College History

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift in College History

Students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland for decades to come will be the beneficiaries of the largest gift in the College’s history, announced today during the grand opening ceremony for the new Performing Arts Center and Learning Commons. Longtime benefactor Nancy R. Dodge provided the gift. In recognition of this historic contribution, the...
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Calvert Teen Hits Big Following Her Fathers Footsteps! Collegebound Player is Putting $50,000 Prize Toward Tuition

Calvert Teen Hits Big Following Her Fathers Footsteps! Collegebound Player is Putting $50,000 Prize Toward Tuition

New Southern Maryland player follows in dad’s footsteps, scores top prize on Bonus Match 5 She started playing a few months ago after turning 18, but the Calvert County resident is well aware that big wins are rare after years of watching her dad play Maryland Lottery games. A $50,045 top-prize Bonus Match 5...
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Charles County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland in La Plata on Friday, September 23, 2022!

Charles County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland in La Plata on Friday, September 23, 2022!

The Charles County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland will begin at 9 a.m. at Texas Roadhouse in La Plata on Friday, September 23, 2022. (located at 103 Drury Dr, La Plata, MD 20646) We will assemble for our annual group photo at 8:45 a.m. No registration is required, just wear this...
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75th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair is Back in Town! From September 22 – 25

75th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair is Back in Town! From September 22 – 25

It’s that time again! Load the family in the car and head over to the 2022 St. Mary’s County Fair for four days of excitement with rides, food, vendors, and so much more! Take in the sounds and sights of livestock readying for judging, the enjoyment of dance troupes, the aroma of carnival food,...
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25th Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction a Roaring Success! Over $200,000 Raised for Charles Regional Medical Center’s Modernization Project

25th Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction a Roaring Success! Over $200,000 Raised for Charles Regional Medical Center’s Modernization Project

On September 10, 2022, the Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction returned in-person to the historic Port Tobacco Courthouse for its 25th annual event to much excitement. This local favorite saw over 1,200 guests enjoying wine samplings, specialty beverages, an open bar and cuisine stations from some of...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes the Executive Program Class of 2023

Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes the Executive Program Class of 2023

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 29 Southern Maryland leaders for its 15th Executive Program cycle The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Cpl. Nick DeFelice has been selected to participate in Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2023. From...
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Bingo Scratch-off Delivers $50,000 Prize to St. Mary’s County Mom

Bingo Scratch-off Delivers $50,000 Prize to St. Mary’s County Mom

A Lottery fan from Southern Maryland was at one of her favorite retailers, playing her lucky numbers in Pick 5, when she decided to give the $20 Bonus Bingo X20 game a try. “I was looking at the scratch-offs,” she said, “and I looked at the bingo ticket and I said to myself, ‘Let...
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County Commissioners Showcase New Ambulance Stationed at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

County Commissioners Showcase New Ambulance Stationed at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

The Commissioners showcased the new ambulance permanently stationed at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and recognized funding support from Maryland Senator Jack Bailey and Secretary George Owings III of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commissioners approved the purchase of the ambulance with county funds and an allocation of $200,000 from the Maryland...
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Mechanicsville Resident to be Featured in New York Times Square

Mechanicsville Resident to be Featured in New York Times Square

Ellie Griffin of Mechanicsville, MD, will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, September 17, 2022, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation. The one-hour video of roughly 500 photographs includes children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states. These collective images...
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Returns to Solomons on Saturday, September 17

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Returns to Solomons on Saturday, September 17

Southern Maryland residents are reuniting in person after two years for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 17 at Asbury Solomons. Held at the community for more than 20 years, the Walk was transitioned to a “walk at home” event during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, more than 50 teams...
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