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Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest Winner Announced

Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest Winner Announced

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) selected Josh Montgomery as the winner of the Inaugural DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest, with his image of his retriever carrying a canvasback duck. This image will be available on a new hard-card license offered through the MD Outdoors licensing and registration system, and on the DNR 2026 Maryland Natural Resource Calendar. ...
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Charles County Couple Win $2,041,396 Jackpot on $30 FAST PLAY Progressive Ticket

Charles County Couple Win $2,041,396 Jackpot on $30 FAST PLAY Progressive Ticket

A Charles County man has become Maryland’s latest multi-millionaire after discovering a $2,041,396 progressive jackpot win on a $30 FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket. The retiree explained that after purchasing the ticket at a liquor store, he scanned it and saw the always popular “Go to Lottery” message. He and his wife took...
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A Soaring Success: Maryland’s Bald Eagle Population Recovery!

A Soaring Success: Maryland’s Bald Eagle Population Recovery!

For 18 years, Glenn Therres watched the recovery of Maryland’s bald eagles from the window of a four-seater plane. The long-time bald eagle biologist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Therres had counted nests for the department’s annual bald eagle survey since 1985, when there were only 62 breeding pairs in the state....
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Calvert County Volunteer Fire-Rescue-EMS Celebrates Stellar Performance at SkillsUSA National Competition in Georgia

Calvert County Volunteer Fire-Rescue-EMS Celebrates Stellar Performance at SkillsUSA National Competition in Georgia

Calvert County Volunteer Fire-Rescue-EMS is bursting with pride following the outstanding achievements of three of our own at the prestigious SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, which took place last week, June 23-27, in Atlanta, Georgia. This annual event is the premier showcase of America’s most highly skilled career and technical education students, bringing...
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La Plata Woman’s $50,000 Powerball Win Felt Like a Dream

La Plata Woman’s $50,000 Powerball Win Felt Like a Dream

When you check your Powerball ticket on the Maryland Lottery app at 2:30 a.m. and it shows you’ve won $50,000, it could seem like quite a dream. That’s what happened to one La Plata woman, but she soon realized it wasn’t a dream. Thanks to a Powerball Quick Pick ticket from the June 25...
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Two Local Boys Proudly Continue Their Birthday Tradition and Donate to Seventh District VFD

Two Local Boys Proudly Continue Their Birthday Tradition and Donate to Seventh District VFD

Keeping up with their birthday tradition, Austin (soon to be 10) and Ryan age 4, has continued asking for water and Gatorade instead of traditional presents for their birthdays. This year, they proudly delivered their “gifts” to the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department firehouse. This stockpile will keep our firefighters hydrated on scenes throughout...
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$30 FAST PLAY Ticket Sold in Indian Head Leads to Whopping $2 Million Win

$30 FAST PLAY Ticket Sold in Indian Head Leads to Whopping $2 Million Win

A Maryland Lottery player in Charles County got the weekend off to a great start on Friday with the purchase of a FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket that won a whopping $2,041,396. The lucky ticket was sold at Mutts Liquors located at 4541 Indian Head Highway in Indian Head. The $30 Gold Rush...
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Six Charles County Teachers Receive SMECO Outstanding Teacher Awards

Six Charles County Teachers Receive SMECO Outstanding Teacher Awards

Six Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teachers were named 2025 outstanding teacher honorees last month by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). The annual awards program recognizes teachers for outstanding achievements in teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The teachers honored for mathematics were Pauline Shaker of Mary B. Neal Elementary School and Deborah...
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$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Charles County

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Charles County

A Maryland Lottery retailer in Charles County sold a $50,000 third-tier winning Powerball ticket from last night’s drawing. The ticket was sold at Lady’s Liquors at 6474 Crain Highway in La Plata. The winning numbers from the June 25 drawing are 2, 12, 37, 51, 61; the Powerball number was 22. The third-tier winner matched four...
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CSM Named ‘Member of the Year’ by The Patuxent Partnership

CSM Named ‘Member of the Year’ by The Patuxent Partnership

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been named the 2024 “Member of the Year” by The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, technology, and growing the STEM workforce pipeline in Southern Maryland. The announcement came during TPP’s Annual Dinner on June 3, held in Historic St. Mary’s City....
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Leadership Southern Maryland’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament Tees Up for Thursday, June 26, 2025

Leadership Southern Maryland’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament Tees Up for Thursday, June 26, 2025

Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 12th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, MD. All golfers are welcome and encouraged to join regional leaders from throughout Southern Maryland to enjoy a day of golf...
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EXTREME HEAT ALERT: St. Mary’s County Cooling Centers Open Today to Thursday, June 26th

EXTREME HEAT ALERT: St. Mary’s County Cooling Centers Open Today to Thursday, June 26th

Cooling Centers Open June 23rd to June 26th. With heat indexes expected to reach over 105°F, cooling centers will be open starting today, June 23rd to Thursday, June 26th, 2025, to help residents stay safe and cool. Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26 * Times listed below are normal business hours and may...
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St. Mary’s Freedom Fest Returns to Leonardtown with Fireworks, Fun, and Free Family Entertainment!

St. Mary’s Freedom Fest Returns to Leonardtown with Fireworks, Fun, and Free Family Entertainment!

Get ready to celebrate freedom in true American style at St. Mary’s Freedom Fest, the county’s official Independence Day celebration, happening at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This free, family-friendly event brings the entire community together for an unforgettable summer evening packed with entertainment, contests, food trucks, kids’ activities,...
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Calvert County Public Schools Students Honored for Excellence in State and National Music Ensembles

Calvert County Public Schools Students Honored for Excellence in State and National Music Ensembles

The Calvert County Board of Education proudly recognized the outstanding accomplishments of Calvert County Public Schools student musicians during its June 12th, 2025 meeting. Students were honored for earning positions in prestigious state and national music ensembles, reflecting the high level of talent and dedication in CCPS performing arts programs. Seventeen students were selected...
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Calvert County Public Schools to Offer Grab ’N Go Summer Meals in 2025

Calvert County Public Schools to Offer Grab ’N Go Summer Meals in 2025

Calvert County Public Schools is excited to offer free Grab ‘N Go meals this summer! Although our school sites do not qualify for traditional summer meal programs, we’re pleased to share that some of our locations are eligible to participate in the USDA’s Rural, Non-Congregate Summer Meal Program — a special opportunity designed to support...
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Maryland Natural Resources Police Annual Awards Ceremony Honors Officers for Exceptional Service

Maryland Natural Resources Police Annual Awards Ceremony Honors Officers for Exceptional Service

The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual award ceremony June 13th, 2025, to recognize the achievements made by conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff in 2024. The officers were presented honors by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Sec. Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly at Annapolis High School in...
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Marine Corps Squadron Awards High School Scholarships, Inspires STEM Careers in Naval Aviation

Marine Corps Squadron Awards High School Scholarships, Inspires STEM Careers in Naval Aviation

The Marine Corps Aviation Association, John Glenn Squadron (MCAA JGS) in Patuxent River recently recognized high school graduates in the Southern Maryland tri-county area who plan to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)-based degrees with merit-based scholarships. For 2024-2025 school year, MCAA JGS scholarship Committee selected 12 exceptional high school seniors to receive...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause Raises More Than $305K

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause Raises More Than $305K

Style met substance on June 5, as Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause returned to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center. The high-energy fashion show smashed last year’s totals, raising more than $305,000 to support the nonprofit’s community health programs, including pediatric hospice care, children’s grief counseling, and family support services....
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St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy Celebrates a Successful 2024–2025 Season

St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy Celebrates a Successful 2024–2025 Season

The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy (SMGA) is proud to announce the conclusion of a remarkable 2024–2025 gymnastics season. Throughout the year, SMGA gymnasts showcased exceptional talent and dedication, achieving notable successes at various competitions. SMGA athletes had a strong season, with many gymnasts scoring 33+ and qualifying for States. Several standout performances included 1st...
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Waldorf Resident Wins Two $50,000 Prizes from Bonus Match 5 Drawing

Waldorf Resident Wins Two $50,000 Prizes from Bonus Match 5 Drawing

A Lottery player from Waldorf matched all five Bonus Match 5 winning numbers from the May 30 drawing on not just one, but two, tickets. The lucky winner took home two $50,000 prizes, for a total of $100,000. The longtime player, who chose to remain anonymous, recently visited Maryland Lottery headquarters to celebrate and...
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Calvert County Woman’s Favorite Number Pays Off with $77,777 Win

Calvert County Woman’s Favorite Number Pays Off with $77,777 Win

A restaurant worker made the trip from Southern Maryland on Wednesday to claim a prize that she told Lottery officials is going to make a dream come true for her family. The $77,777 top prize she discovered when playing a Lucky 7s Multiplier scratch-off will fund a family vacation that she has wanted to...
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Maryland Park Service Reinstates Maryland Conservation Corps After Federal Cuts Threatened Program

Maryland Park Service Reinstates Maryland Conservation Corps After Federal Cuts Threatened Program

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Park Service have reactivated 17 members of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), who were demobilized in late April after a sudden termination of grant funds by the federal program supporting it. Following the federal government’s termination of numerous AmeriCorps programs on April 25, late on a...
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Charles County Department of Emergency Services Welcomes 4 Paramedics and 9 EMT’s

Charles County Department of Emergency Services Welcomes 4 Paramedics and 9 EMT’s

On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services, EMS Division graduated 4 Paramedics and 9 EMTs. These 13 new personnel have joined their brothers and sisters in the field to begin their internship. From left to right : Top Row: Paramedic Ko, Paramedic Warres, Paramedic Daymude, Paramedic Lutz Second Row:...
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Fathers Advice Leads to $50,000 Pick 5 Win in Charles County

Fathers Advice Leads to $50,000 Pick 5 Win in Charles County

A Charles County truck driver told Lottery officials that he buys tickets “once in a blue moon,” and when he does, it’s always scratch-offs. This struck us as odd in that he was visiting lottery headquarters to cash a winning Pick 5 ticket. Seeing our confusion, he turned and said, “Meet my father.” It...
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Great Mills High Students Shine Bright in STEM Pitch Competition Sponsored by Carolyn E. Parker Foundation

Great Mills High Students Shine Bright in STEM Pitch Competition Sponsored by Carolyn E. Parker Foundation

In a night filled with boundless potential, innovation, and hope, students from Great Mills High School lit up the room at the Pitch for Your Pocket, STEM competition hosted by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation. The early Spring 2025 event concluded with the awarding of 7 student innovators, ready to bring their bold ideas to life....
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