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Celebrate National Italian Ice Day with a FREE Sweet Treat from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!

Celebrate National Italian Ice Day with a FREE Sweet Treat from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will celebrate National Italian Ice Day on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with a free small Italian Ice offer for app users. Guests can receive a free small Italian Ice with the purchase of any treat at participating Rita’s locations nationwide. The single-use reward will be available through the...
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Maryland Department of Transportation Gears Up for National Bike Month with a Push for Safer Riding

Maryland Department of Transportation Gears Up for National Bike Month with a Push for Safer Riding

In celebration of Governor Wes Moore proclaiming May to be Bike Month, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced a series of events highlighting the importance of bike safety, equitable access and healthy lifestyles. The events further the Department’s Serious About Safety initiative to protect lives and reduce the number of road fatalities, especially for...
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UPDATE: Nanjemoy Man Sentenced to 118 Years in Prison for 237 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

UPDATE: Nanjemoy Man Sentenced to 118 Years in Prison for 237 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

UPDATE 5/1/2026: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Dennis Demoine Smith, 66, of Nanjemoy, to 118 years in prison for 28 counts of Use of a Computer to Depict Minors in a Sexual Act and 237 counts...
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MQ-25A Stingray Achieves Successful First Flight, Advancing Future of Naval Aviation

MQ-25A Stingray Achieves Successful First Flight, Advancing Future of Naval Aviation

The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray™ successfully completed its first test flight from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, April 25, achieving a key step for unmanned carrier operations. The MQ-25A took off at 10:49 a.m. CDT and flew for approximately two hours. During the flight, U.S. Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) controlled the aircraft from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 ground...
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Maryland DNR 2026 Photo Contest is Taking Entries

Maryland DNR 2026 Photo Contest is Taking Entries

Photographers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy Maryland’s outdoors are invited to submit their most beautiful images of the state’s flora and fauna to the annual Department of Natural Resources 2026 Photo Contest. Winning entries will be featured in the 2027 Maryland DNR nature calendar, which is published in late fall. All winners will receive free...
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NSWCDD Graduates First Students from In-House Wartime Readiness Short Course

NSWCDD Graduates First Students from In-House Wartime Readiness Short Course

By Matt Lyman, NSWCDD Corporate Communications –  The U.S. Navy, in times of competition, conflict, and contingency or combat operations, leverages Maritime Operations Centers to equip commanders and staff with the resources needed to execute responsibilities as a component, Fleet and/or Maritime Component Commander. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is applying the Maritime Operations...
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VIDEO: SMECO Briefs Calvert County Commissioners on Data Center Energy Demands and Rising Electricity Costs

VIDEO: SMECO Briefs Calvert County Commissioners on Data Center Energy Demands and Rising Electricity Costs

Calvert County commissioners received a detailed presentation from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) officials regarding the growing impact of large-scale data centers on regional electricity demand, infrastructure, and consumer costs. The discussion highlighted both regulatory requirements and broader market pressures affecting Maryland’s energy landscape. Rising Demand and Market Pressures SMECO emphasized that wholesale electricity...
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Kitten Shower Held on May 9th, 2026, at Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter

Kitten Shower Held on May 9th, 2026, at Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter

The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will host a Kitten Shower on Saturday, May 9, from noon to 2 p.m., to support the care of kittens and other animals in need. The community is invited to attend this family-friendly event, which aims to increase community engagement, provide education about animal care and encourage adoption...
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Charles County Public Hearing: Proposed Bill 2026-05 Property Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders

Charles County Public Hearing: Proposed Bill 2026-05 Property Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders

The Charles County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in a hybrid format, both virtually and in person at the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland, to consider the Bill #2026-05, Property Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders. The bill amends Chapter...
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Carson Scholars Fund Announces the 2026 Carson Scholars Representing Calvert County

Carson Scholars Fund Announces the 2026 Carson Scholars Representing Calvert County

The Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) is pleased to announce the naming of 706 new scholars and 994 recognized scholars this year, making up the largest cohort in our 30-year history. From this group, 232 students from across Maryland received $1,000 college scholarships while 348 Maryland students renewed their status as multi-time Carson Scholars. Within Calvert County, 5 students received...
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Ocean State Job Lot Expanding to Prince Frederick, Taking Over Former Big Lots Location

Ocean State Job Lot Expanding to Prince Frederick, Taking Over Former Big Lots Location

A new discount retailer is expected to move into Calvert County, bringing a different kind of shopping experience to the region. Ocean State Job Lot, a northeastern discount chain known for deeply discounted merchandise and “treasure hunt” shopping, is slated to open a new store in late 2026 at the Fox Run Shopping Center...
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Waldorf Woman Claims $100,000 Top-Prize on 50X the Cash Scratch-Off

Waldorf Woman Claims $100,000 Top-Prize on 50X the Cash Scratch-Off

A semi-retired writer from Waldorf just took home a win of a lifetime. It was as if she were writing this story herself, as she said she always knew she would win a big Lottery prize one day. Her story arc reached a peak April 24 when she claimed a $100,000 top prize on...
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Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Sentenced, Ordered to Pay Over $5 Billion for Fraud and Kickback Conspiracies

Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Sentenced, Ordered to Pay Over $5 Billion for Fraud and Kickback Conspiracies

Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP (Purdue) was sentenced in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, and ordered to pay criminal penalties of over $5 billion for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. “Purdue Pharma put profits over patient health and safety,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “The company willfully rejected the law...
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Benedict’s 3rd Annual Catfish Tournament Set for May 2, 2026

Benedict’s 3rd Annual Catfish Tournament Set for May 2, 2026

Anglers are invited to take part in Benedict’s 3rd Annual Catfish Tournament on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a rain date scheduled for May 9. The tournament will take place along the Patuxent River, with fishing hours running from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants will then head to the firehouse for weigh-in from...
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P-8A Poseidon Reaches IOC with Increment 3 Block 2 Modifications

P-8A Poseidon Reaches IOC with Increment 3 Block 2 Modifications

The U.S. Navy declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 (Inc 3 Blk 2) system. This significant milestone was achieved after the initial phase of Initial Operational Test performed by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) with support from the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office...
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Woman Arrested After Pepper Spraying Employees During Armed Robbery of Beauty Supply Store in Waldorf

Woman Arrested After Pepper Spraying Employees During Armed Robbery of Beauty Supply Store in Waldorf

Diamond Markevia Shepard, 31, of Fort Washington, and Amonie Lashawn Anderson, 23, of Washington, D.C., have both been charged in connection with a theft and assault incident at two Waldorf businesses on April 24, 2026, according to court documents. Shepard is facing charges of armed robbery, two counts of second-degree assault, theft scheme involving...
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Navy Shore Enterprise Announces 2025 Sailor of the Year

Navy Shore Enterprise Announces 2025 Sailor of the Year

Spanning 70 installations worldwide, the Navy’s Shore Enterprise serves as the critical launchpad for global fleet operations, this week, it recognized its premier enlisted leader. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) announced Navy Counselor 1st Class Frederick L. Salazar, representing Naval District Washington as the 2025 Shore Enterprise Sailor of the Year. Emerging from a...
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St. Mary’s County Republican Central Condemns Ineffectual Supermajority Democrat Policies in 2026 General Assembly Session

St. Mary’s County Republican Central Condemns Ineffectual Supermajority Democrat Policies in 2026 General Assembly Session

The St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee (RCC) strongly condemns the ineffectual policies of the supermajority Democrats during the 2026 Legislative Session. From the very beginning of session, the Democrats prioritized national and international politics over real and actionable state issues. They pushed to disenfranchise a significant portion of the Maryland population with an...
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Southern Maryland Cheer Team Wins World Championship Cheer Title!

Southern Maryland Cheer Team Wins World Championship Cheer Title!

Cheer Extreme Allstars – Calvert (CEA Calvert) proudly celebrates a major victory on the world stage as its team, Black Ice, secured 1st place in the Senior Co-ed Small Level 3 Division at the 2026 All Star World Championship. Competing against top teams from across the country and around the world, Black Ice delivered...
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Public Comment Sought for 2027 Maryland State Forest Work Plans

Public Comment Sought for 2027 Maryland State Forest Work Plans

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2027 Annual Work Plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period concludes May 29, 2026. Annual work plans help the department identify priorities within the scope of the forests’ long-range management. They address...
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Traffic Advisory Issued for Sunday, April 26, for Southern Maryland Fireman’s Parade in Solomons

Traffic Advisory Issued for Sunday, April 26, for Southern Maryland Fireman’s Parade in Solomons

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Southern Maryland Fireman’s Parade scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, on Solomons Island. The parade is set to begin at 12:00 p.m. and conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m., with officials warning of significant vehicle congestion and heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Retirement of Sergeant George Higgs After Nearly 29 Years of Service

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Retirement of Sergeant George Higgs After Nearly 29 Years of Service

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has announced the retirement of Sergeant George Higgs, marking the end of a law enforcement career spanning 28 years and nine months. Sergeant Higgs began his career with the agency in August 1997 as a Corrections Officer. He later transitioned to Patrol before spending nearly 15 years as a...
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Recovery Centers of America at Capital Region to Mark 8th Anniversary with Community Open House in Waldorf

Recovery Centers of America at Capital Region to Mark 8th Anniversary with Community Open House in Waldorf

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Capital Region will celebrate its 8th anniversary with a community open house on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will bring together community partners, clinicians, local leaders, and alumni to recognize the facility’s impact in the region and outline plans for future growth....
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Calvert County Public Schools Teacher Selected for We the Teachers National Fellowship at William & Mary

Calvert County Public Schools Teacher Selected for We the Teachers National Fellowship at William & Mary

Calvert County Public Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Melaney Sanchez, a teacher librarian at Mount Harmony Elementary, has been selected as a delegate to the We the Teachers: Preparing the Next Generation Through History & Civics national fellowship program at William & Mary. Led by W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships division and undertaken in partnership...
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School Arrests Decline in St. Mary’s County — But Key Data Remains Unavailable

School Arrests Decline in St. Mary’s County — But Key Data Remains Unavailable

Newly reviewed state data shows student arrests in St. Mary’s County Public Schools have dropped significantly in recent years, but a closer look raises questions about what the numbers actually mean—and what information remains out of public view. According to annual reports from the Maryland State Department of Education, student arrests in St. Mary’s...
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