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Higdon’s Café Skillz is Buzzing with Business

Higdon’s Café Skillz is Buzzing with Business

Every other Friday at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School, excitement brews. It’s when Café Skillz opens its doors for teachers and staff who need a late morning caffeine buzz or sugar rush. Kimberly McCloskey’s Life Skills class runs a coffee shop, providing Keurig-brewed coffee and tea, along with scones, cookies and brownies. Everything...
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Phone Service to St. Mary’s County Government to be Interrupted

Phone Service to St. Mary’s County Government to be Interrupted

The Department of Emergency Services and Technology will perform maintenance on the county government telephone system on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Maintenance work is expected to last 30 minutes. Telephone service to county government may be unavailable during this time.   911 communications will not be affected by this maintenance.
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Honors Retirees and Award Recipients

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Honors Retirees and Award Recipients

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry honored 15 retirees and 42 award recipients at a banquet at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center on Friday, October 27, 2017. Honorees were recognized for completion of service to the Agency, excellent field work, or acts of bravery. Retired Captain William Saunders served as the Master of Ceremonies....
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 11/13/2017 to 11/17/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 11/13/2017 to 11/17/2017

During the week of November 13, to November 17, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Middletown Road at Westlake High School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday, all...
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Bowie Retailer Sells $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Ticket

Bowie Retailer Sells $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Ticket

Stop everything and check your Bonus Match 5 ticket if you bought it at Highbridge Village Market in Bowie for the Nov. 8 drawing. You may be $50,000 richer! The Maryland Lottery is looking for the player holding the top-prize winning ticket, which matches the five numbers of 3, 4, 7, 8 and 10;...
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Hoyer Releases Statement on Veterans Day

Hoyer Releases Statement on Veterans Day

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on November 9, 2017, in recognition of Veterans Day, which is observed tomorrow, Friday, November 10: “On Veterans Day, families and communities gather to honor the service and sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform of our nation. For those who bear the physical...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Military Veterans to Receive Free Admission to Maryland State Parks

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Military Veterans to Receive Free Admission to Maryland State Parks

In honor of Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that all military veterans, including residents and non-residents, will be granted free admission and entrance to the network of 72 state parks managed by the Maryland Park Service. The governor’s announcement directly impacts over 414,000 veterans living in Maryland with the highest concentrations residing...
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UPDATE: Critically Missing Juvenile LOCATED – St. Mary’s County –

UPDATE: Critically Missing Juvenile LOCATED – St. Mary’s County –

11/10/2017: The missing Juvenile has been located. 11/9/2017: Melanie Brianne Hammett, age fourteen, of California, was reported missing on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Hammett is 5’4 and weighs 115lbs; she has brown hair and brown eyes. At this time Hammett is considered critically missing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Bare at...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $133.2 Million in Revenue During October

Maryland Casinos Generate $133.2 Million in Revenue During October

Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced October 2017 revenue numbers for the state’s six casinos: Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Live! Casino in Anne Arundel County, Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County and MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County....
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22,000 Deer Harvested during Early Season

22,000 Deer Harvested during Early Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced on November 7, 2017, that hunters harvested more deer during the early hunting season compared with last year. Maryland hunters wrapped up the early portion of the archery and muzzleloader seasons by harvesting an estimated 22,199 deer in September and October, an 11 percent increase from last year’s official...
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Maryland One of Three States Most Targeted by Russian Ads in 2016

Maryland One of Three States Most Targeted by Russian Ads in 2016

Heavily Democratic Maryland was one of the three states most targeted by Russian ads during the 2016 presidential election, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Wednesday. Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, used the example in an apparent effort to diminish the perception that Russian ads may have had an impact on the...
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Amazon to Open New Distribution Center in Maryland, Add 1,500 New Jobs

Amazon to Open New Distribution Center in Maryland, Add 1,500 New Jobs

On November 8, 2017, Amazon officially announced plans to construct an 855,000 square-foot fulfillment center at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County and bring 1,500 new jobs to the region. The company currently employs more than 5,000 full-time associates at three existing facilities in Baltimore City and Cecil County. Associates at the new facility will...
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Maryland State Police Continue Hit-And-Run Investigation In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Continue Hit-And-Run Investigation In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a hit-and-run reported Monday night in College Park. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017, troopers from the College Park Barrack responded to a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian on southbound I-495/95 south of Goodluck Road in Lanham. A witness on the scene said that...
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SMO Energy To Donate Home Heating Fuel To Nine Organizations Participating In Safe Nights Program Across Charles County

SMO Energy To Donate Home Heating Fuel To Nine Organizations Participating In Safe Nights Program Across Charles County

SMO Energy, a Wills Group company headquartered in La Plata, MD, announced that it will provide fuel certificates to nine organizations participating in Safe Nights program. The certificates, each worth up to $500, will allow the organizations to secure home heating fuel for 17 locations across Charles County. Emmanuel Baptist Church, Free Gospel of...
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Wednesday’s Pet is JILLIAN

Wednesday’s Pet is JILLIAN

Wednesday’s Pet for 11/8/17 JILLIAN Featured Pet: Jillian Rescue Group: Pets with Disabilities Disability: Blind Breed: Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Talk about divine intervention, Jillian was found lying on the roadside right next a church on a hot Sunday morning.  It was over...
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Recreation and Parks Announces Project to Replace the Great Mills Pool Bubble

Recreation and Parks Announces Project to Replace the Great Mills Pool Bubble

The Department of Recreation & Parks is set to replace the bubble at the Great Mills Pool. The project includes the total replacement of the inflatable bubble structure, new doors and supporting air handling units. New LED lighting will be installed to enhance visibility inside the replacement structure. Work is tentatively scheduled to be...
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UPDATE: Missing Juvenile Located – Calvert County

UPDATE: Missing Juvenile Located – Calvert County

UPDATE 11/7/2017@ 9:15 p.m.: Tyler is home and safe. Thank you everyone for your help! 11/7/2017: Tyler Dufresne was last seen Monday, November, 6. 2017, at approximately 6:00 pm wearing a long sleeve gray shirt, black beanie, black jeans and black zip up sneakers. If seen please call the Calvert county sheriff’s office at 410-535-2800.
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Lottery Scam Reported by Police

Lottery Scam Reported by Police

Recently, a citizen was mailed a letter indicating they had won 4.5 million dollars from a European PowerBall. The letter states there was a mix-up with the drawing of the PowerBall number, and tickets, as a result, the citizen has now won third place. The letter requested phone contact or email, to begin the...
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Community Work Team Cleans Up in St. Mary’s County

Community Work Team Cleans Up in St. Mary’s County

On October 16, 2017, the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, (SMCDRC), had their first Community Work Team project. The Community Work Team is a new program where non-violent, sentenced inmates, incarcerated at the SMDRC participate in projects to better the community. This new initiative is also part of an on-going Community “Outside”...
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Stuff the Squad Event Scheduled in Lexington Park

Stuff the Squad Event Scheduled in Lexington Park

On Saturday, November 25, 2017, from 10am to 4pm, the Lexington Park COPs UNIT will host a “STUFF THE SQUAD” food drive at the COP’s office located at 21614 Great Mills Road. The public is invited to help the COPs UNIT load the trunk of a vintage SQUAD CAR! The goal is to stock...
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U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force Solidify Radar System Collaboration

U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force Solidify Radar System Collaboration

The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the latest jammer technology. The Airborne Electronic Attack Systems and EA-6B Program Office (PMA-234) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will cooperatively mature the AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer Mid-band (NGJ-MB) capability from here forward....
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McDonough graduate is in tune with Pentatonix

McDonough graduate is in tune with Pentatonix

As soon as he could talk, Matt Sallee was likely singing. The Maurice J. McDonough High School graduate can’t remember a time he wasn’t singing, and can’t imagine not doing it. “I sing all the time,” he said. “I don’t even realize I’m singing.” Sallee’s lifelong passion has landed him a spot with the...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Comprehensive Initiative to Boost Computer Science Workforce Development Statewide

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Comprehensive Initiative to Boost Computer Science Workforce Development Statewide

On November 2, 2017, Governor Larry Hogan announced a comprehensive computer science education and workforce development plan, including a new executive order, proposed legislation, and $5 million in new education funding. The governor’s plan, known as the ACCESS Initiative (Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide), fulfills the commitment he made in joining...
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Junior Deer Hunting Days Set for November

Junior Deer Hunting Days Set for November

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to introduce youth to the time-honored cultural and sporting tradition this month during two Junior Deer Hunting Days. The hunt will be held Nov. 11 on private and public land in all counties, and Nov. 12 on private land in all counties except Baltimore, Howard and Prince...
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Juvenile Arrests for St. Mary’s County – 11/6/2017

Juvenile Arrests for St. Mary’s County – 11/6/2017

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information regarding Juvenile Arrests. No further information is available at this time.
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