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Pharmacy Team in Calvert County Win National Award

Pharmacy Team in Calvert County Win National Award

The pharmacy team at Safeway #1129 in Dunkirk, Maryland, believes that behind every prescription is a person with a story. And taking an active interest in that person and their story is what keeps customers coming back time and time again. The pharmacy team has been awarded the Best Pharmacy for Education! Mary Reneé...
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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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Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments to Fill Court Vacancies in Anne Arundel, Charles and Caroline County

Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments to Fill Court Vacancies in Anne Arundel, Charles and Caroline County

Governor Larry Hogan announced that he has appointed Christine Celeste to the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, Patrick J. Devine to the Charles County District Court, and Joseph A. Riley to the Caroline County District Court. “I am proud to appoint this group of distinguished individuals to fill roles across our state’s judicial system,” said Governor Hogan. “I am confident...
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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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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 4, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 4, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners presented proclamations for National 4-H Week, White Cane Awareness Day, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Case Management Recognition Week. The...
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Anne Arundel County Judge Sentences Woman to 60 Years for First Degree Murder in Unprovoked Fatal Attack After Stabbing Man Over 30 Times

Anne Arundel County Judge Sentences Woman to 60 Years for First Degree Murder in Unprovoked Fatal Attack After Stabbing Man Over 30 Times

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced that Inari Molina, 27, was sentenced to 60 years of active incarceration for one count of first degree murder in the death of Brian Gifford. The defendant entered a guilty plea on May 19, 2022. “The victim, Mr. Gifford, was sitting in his truck when...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Possession of Altered Shotgun

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Possession of Altered Shotgun

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 27300 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a welfare check of an individual sleeping inside a vehicle at an area business. Deputies arrived on scene and located the vehicle occupied by Alexander Wayne Pope, age 28...
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Leonardtown Halloween Movie Fest at Port of Leonardtown Park on October 22, 2022

Leonardtown Halloween Movie Fest at Port of Leonardtown Park on October 22, 2022

Calling all ghosts and ghouls, ninjas and ballerinas, join us for an exciting evening of Halloween fun at the Port of Leonardtown Park (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650) when the Town of Leonardtown and Port of Leonardtown Winery Presents The Leonardtown Halloween Movie Festival in the Park on Saturday, October 22nd from...
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Comptroller Peter Franchot Shares the Spirit to Shop Maryland and Save for the Holidays

Comptroller Peter Franchot Shares the Spirit to Shop Maryland and Save for the Holidays

By launching his annual Shop Maryland and Save for the Holidays campaign early, Comptroller Peter Franchot wants to help Marylanders get into the holiday spirit and encourages Maryland credit union members to save even more with incentives from participating partners. Once again, the Comptroller has partnered with the MD|DC Credit Union Association to provide...
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Governor Hogan Proclaims Walktober, Encourages Marylanders To Walk For Health, Recreation, and Transportation

Governor Hogan Proclaims Walktober, Encourages Marylanders To Walk For Health, Recreation, and Transportation

Noting the benefits to health and well-being that come from walking—Maryland’s official state exercise—Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation recognizing the third annual statewide celebration of Walktober, including a month-long schedule of events and webinars. The governor also noted that this Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, is annual Walk Maryland Day and encouraged residents to walk for health,...
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U.S. Navy Fast-Tracks Contract for MQ-9 Reaper Advanced Technology

U.S. Navy Fast-Tracks Contract for MQ-9 Reaper Advanced Technology

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md. October 3, 2022 — The Navy recently awarded an $8.4 million dollar contract to multiple vendors for the Marine Corps’ MQ-9 Reaper Airborne Network Extension (ANE) Skytower II (STII). Industry partners Global Air Logistics and Training (GALT), Northrop Grumman and L-3 Harris will perform work to develop...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reminds Citizens Black Bear Activity Increases Throughout Fall

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reminds Citizens Black Bear Activity Increases Throughout Fall

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that black bears are beginning a period of increased feeding activity in preparation for winter hibernation. As the leaves change and the weather cools, bears become more active as they search for food. During this time, bears will travel across roads more frequently. They also can become more attracted...
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Maryland State Police To Celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend with Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police To Celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend with Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police will join faith-based organizations and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend, which is set for Oct. 7-10, 2022. National Faith & Blue Weekend is a collaborative initiative that builds bridges and breaks down biases through activities and outreach amongst law enforcement professionals and the...
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Governor Hogan Announces New Application Round for Opportunity Zone Microgrants – Opens Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Governor Hogan Announces New Application Round for Opportunity Zone Microgrants – Opens Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Governor Larry Hogan announced that the third application round of Opportunity Zone Microgrant Funding opened on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, allowing eligible small businesses seeking to expand within designated Opportunity Zones to apply for microgrants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. The Opportunity Zone Microgrants will be distributed through the Neighborhood BusinessWorks program administered by...
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Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges, Police Seize Over $32,000 in Drug Proceeds

Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges, Police Seize Over $32,000 in Drug Proceeds

U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Keith L. Brown, a/k/a “Clown Brown”, age 64, of Annapolis, Maryland, to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute phencyclidine, crack, heroin, and cocaine. Khayr Basimibnbrown, age 42, of Annapolis, Maryland, Brown’s son and co-defendant, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess...
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Charles County Commissioners Meeting Roundup – September 27, 2022

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Roundup – September 27, 2022

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, County Commissioners held a follow-up work session on 2023 Preliminary State Legislative Proposals and Associate County Attorney II Danielle Mitchell provided an update on the proposals. County Commissioners agreed to move forward on the following legislative proposals: Legalizing golf cars and low speed vehicles on Cobb Island Requiring emergency inpatient...
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Calvert County to Celebrate Lower Marlboro Freedom Day on Saturday, October 8, 2022

Calvert County to Celebrate Lower Marlboro Freedom Day on Saturday, October 8, 2022

Citizens are invited to revel in Calvert County history during Lower Marlboro Freedom Day, a celebration to commemorate the freedom of those who escaped enslavement with the help of the British during the War of 1812. The daylong celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with events...
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Applications Open for 2023 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants

Applications Open for 2023 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the Keep Maryland Beautiful grants program, managed by Forever Maryland in partnership with the Maryland Environmental Trust, a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the Maryland Department of Transportation. Three different grants are being offered to help volunteer and nonprofit groups, communities, and land trusts to support environmental education projects, litter removal,...
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Calvert County Fire and EMS Regret to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member Charles “Bud” Ficke

Calvert County Fire and EMS Regret to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member Charles “Bud” Ficke

It is with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of our past President, past Treasurer, and Life Member Charles “Bud” Ficke. Bud joined St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Company 7 in February 1992. He obtained his Firefighter I, EVOC, First Responder, HazMat Awareness, HazMat Ops, Pumps, and Boater Safety certifications....
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Martin Harris Appointed Director of Charles County Department of Public Works

Martin Harris Appointed Director of Charles County Department of Public Works

Charles County Administrator Mark Belton announces the appointment of Martin Harris as the director of the Department of Public Works. Harris will begin his employment with Charles County Government on Monday, October 3, 2022. Harris is a strategic government leader with more than 25 years of state and local government management experience within the...
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General Smallwood Middle School Student Charged with Theft and Disorderly Conduct

General Smallwood Middle School Student Charged with Theft and Disorderly Conduct

On Thursday morning, September 29, 2022, a student at General Smallwood Middle School stole shoes from another student and became disorderly when confronted by administrators. Administrators summonsed the School Resource Officer, who detained the student and was able to deescalate the situation. The student was charged on a Juvenile Offense Report with theft and...
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Firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert County Respond to Shed Fire in Lusby, One Firefighter Flown to Trauma Center with Hand Injury

Firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert County Respond to Shed Fire in Lusby, One Firefighter Flown to Trauma Center with Hand Injury

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, at approximately 2:15 p.m., firefighters from Solomons, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the 10900 block of Cedar Drive in Lusby, for the reported structure on fire. First arriving crews located a 10×20 shed fully engulfed in flames with extensions to a...
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FDR Boulveard in California Closed Due to Motor Vehicle Collision Caused by Wrong Way Driver

FDR Boulveard in California Closed Due to Motor Vehicle Collision Caused by Wrong Way Driver

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at approximately 8:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of FDR Boulevard and Chancellors Run Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a head-on style collision. Investigation...
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Historic Sotterley Growing for Good Event Set for October 1st and 2nd is CANCELLED Due to Weather, Pumpkin Painting is Still a Go!

Historic Sotterley Growing for Good Event Set for October 1st and 2nd is CANCELLED Due to Weather, Pumpkin Painting is Still a Go!

Historic Sotterley is sad to announce that we need to cancel our volunteer Growing for Good event this weekend.  We were excited to have volunteers join us to sort, box, and distribute food to our food pantries, but our wonderful partners in the food pantries have let us know that many need to close...
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NAS Patuxent River Extending Gate Hours at Gate 3 Beginning Monday, October 3, 2022 – Road Closures Expects Beginning Oct. 7th

NAS Patuxent River Extending Gate Hours at Gate 3 Beginning Monday, October 3, 2022 – Road Closures Expects Beginning Oct. 7th

NAS Patuxent River will extend its hours at Gate 3 from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Gate 3 will close on weekends and holidays. Gate 1 will continue 24-hour operations seven days a week. Gate 2 is open 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and closed weekends and holidays. Scheduled work to complete...
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