The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Department of Recreation and Parks are now accepting applications for School Age Care Site Director and Lead Teacher (Salary Range: $12.76 – $16.39/hour depending on qualifications) positions in our child care Division. Positions require enthusiastic candidates who have experience working with school-aged children. Site directors manage...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County is seeking a faith-based community volunteer to round out the task force for the 2020 Census Complete County Committee. This volunteer, in collaboration with the committee will develop and implement a community outreach strategy to encourage full participation in the 2020 Census. The committee will also, as necessary,...
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On September 21 & 22, from 10am to 5pm both days. Set amidst the spectacular backdrop of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Artsfest is truly a unique arts experience with more than 165 artist booths, 35 performers on four stages, creative fun for kids, artist demos, and great food and drink. Admission is...
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The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have identified five individuals who in the last two months developed severe lung illness after using e-cigarettes, often referred to as “vaping.” Respiratory symptoms reported by patients included shortness of breath, pain associated with breathing...
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Today, Commuter Connections and the Maryland Transportation Institute at the University of Maryland launched incenTrip, a new mobile app that allows commuters in the Washington D.C. region to save time, money, and fuel while earning rewards for planning trips. The incenTrip app recommends the best travel mode, departure time, and route based on real-time...
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The Great Mills Swimming Pool will be closed for seasonal maintenance Tuesday, September 3, 2019, through Sunday, September 15, 2019. During this time, the pool’s air supported dome structure will be installed, making the pool an indoor facility. Other seasonal maintenance and staff training will also occur while the pool is closed. Beginning Monday,...
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Homicide Unit detectives identified and arrested a Fort Washington man in connection with the double fatal shooting Tuesday evening in Oxon Hill. He is 42-year-old Aaron Lanier Wilson, Jr., of the 10000 block of Indian Head Highway. He’s accused of fatally shooting 46-year-old Beaudouin Tchakounte of Frederick and 32-year-old Casey Xavier Robinson of Accokeek....
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Alfred L. Thomas Jr. was born May 14, 1930 and departed August 27, 2019. Alfred is preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruby W. Thomas and is survived by his daughters and grandchildren. Marine Corps Corporal Alfred L. Thomas Jr. served on active duty from July 20, 1950 to January 1, 1952 and...
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Joseph Randall “Joe” Harrison, Sr., 53, of Owings passed away August 26, 2019. He was born March 9, 1966 to John Roger Sr. and Jean Marie (Hammer) Harrison. Joe was raised in St. Mary’s County and moved with his family to Dunkirk in 1975. He was longtime resident of Calvert County and graduated from...
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Gerald William “Jerry” Stevens, 73, of Owings passed away August 26, 2019. He was born August 22, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to William and Frances (Gonterwitz) Stevens. Jerry was raised in Brentwood and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1964. He served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1967, earning the National...
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Ronnie “Pop Pop” Lee Howell, 64, of Colton’s Point, MD departed this life suddenly on August 25, 2019 at his home. Ronnie was born March 24, 1955, in LaPlata, Maryland. He was the son of the late John Wesley Howell, Sr., and Freida May (Largen) Howell. Ronnie was a caring father, Pop Pop and...
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Joseph Jerome Brown, 63, of Mechanicsville, MD, known to everyone as “JJ”, was born on October 17, 1955. The Lord called him home suddenly on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was the youngest of five children born to the late James Leroy Brown Sr. and Anna Gertrude Brown, in Charles County, Maryland. He was...
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Betty “Bebe” Jean Leonard, 82, of LaPlata, MD passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born February 20, 1937, to the late Charles Temple Frye and the late Kathleen Leedy in Kingsport, Tennessee. Bebe was a homemaker and loved caring for her family members. She also enjoyed shopping and eating Southern Maryland...
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Faith Cassandra Brooks Campbell, 63 of Park Hall, MD, was born on October 1, 1955 to proud parents, the late Louis Marshall and Rosa Rebecca Dyson Brooks. Faith transitioned on August 25, 2019 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Faith leaves to mourn and remember her with love and affection, her loving and...
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On Friday, September 6, Historic St. Mary’s City will be hosting Sunset Yoga through Evolve Yoga + Wellness, from 6:30—7:30 p.m. Ann Hunt, E-RYT 500, will be leading a special yoga and meditation class on the lawn of the State House, located at 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, Maryland 20686. The...
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On Wednesday, September 4 at 10:00 am will see the a-peeling fall return of Little Explorers to Historic St. Mary’s City, with the days topic focusing on apples! The morning program will be meeting at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary, and will then walk the museum grounds to learn all about apples, right down...
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Skylar Raven Rodriguez, 26, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Klamath Falls, OR passed away on August 24, 2019 at her residence. Born December 4, 1992 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of Patricia Ann (Toole) Rodriguez and Humberto Daniel Rodriguez. Skylar graduated from Falcon Heights Academy in 2011 and attended Klamath County...
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Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $7,000 from the 16th annual Michael D. Schrodel Golf Classic held on July 19. The golf tournament was started 18 years ago by one of Michael’s fraternity brothers, Eric Dorman, and Michael’s widow Teresa Schrodel. The pair organized the event until 2018 when Teresa and Michael’s daughter...
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The 10th Annual Breast Cancer 5K will be held in beautiful Solomons Island on October 5, 2019. As CalvertHealth celebrates 100 years of caring, this year’s 5K will be a celebratory color walk/run. Safe zones will be available at each color station for those wishing to participate color free. All proceeds benefit the Sheldon...
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Friday, September 6 – First FREE Friday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Museum is open and FREE to the public. Entertainment provided by the United States Navy Band Country Current, at 6 p.m. at the PNC Waterside Pavilion. FREE 30-minute Wm. B. Tennison cruises will be offered, weather permitting. The Drum Point Lighthouse and...
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The community is invited to an end of summer bash at the Great Mills Swimming Pool located at 21100 Old Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, on Saturday, August 31, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will enjoy free music and free scuba lessons and all are welcome to purchase refreshments from...
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Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Labor Day holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be 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 today,...
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UPDATE: On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at approximately 10:00 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Golden Beach Road Park and Ride Commuter Bus lot, in Charlotte Hall, for the reported single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle, later identified as Samuel Brent Talton, age...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police and the Maryland State Highway Administration, will be conducting two roadside sobriety checkpoints on two nights over the Labor Day weekend. A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted on Route 235 on Friday evening in the Lexington Park area, followed by...
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On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 – For the past fourteen years, Washington Monthly College Guide has ranked colleges “based on what they do for the country.” In the rankings released yesterday, St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked 30 among the top Liberal Arts Colleges in the United States St. Mary’s College, the National...
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