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- Local Navy Contract Awards; 02-23 DEC-2024
- Sigma Defense opens new office in Lexington Park
- Maryland officials keep ballot boxes under 24/7 watch
- Calvert County Government announces election day schedule
- Winter sports registration now open to Calvert County residents
- Congress sends more help, but security concerns persist after Trump assassination attempts
- Biden visits Dundalk Marine Terminal to announce $3 billion port infrastructure spending
- On gender identity in schools, Maryland school board candidates are divided
- Hogan donors are more politically diverse, but Alsobrooks is strong among Democrats
- Maryland's bear-hunting season opens with gusto and concern
- Maryland building more electric vehicle charging stations with boost from federal, state funds
- Poll workers are in high demand -- especially Maryland Republicans
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- Student in possession of multiple vaping devices at Lackey High School
- Students in possession of THC vaping device at John Hanson Middle School
- Student in possession of cannabis at Westlake High School
- Two suspects, ages 17 and 18, charged in connection with a home invasion in which a handgun was used
- Charles County Sheriff’s Office Receives CALEA’s Highest Honor: Accreditation with Excellence
- Patrol officers arrest suspect in burglary case
- UPDATE: Critical Missing Person, Richard Wilson Jr.
- Student in possession of cannabis at Westlake High School
- Student in possession of a vaping device that tested positive for THC
- Off-Duty Charles County Sheriff’s officer charged with DUI in Stafford County, Virginia
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 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has compiled a list of FAQs for enjoying our favorite national pastime — camping! Whether you're in a tent or an RV, camping is one of the most inexpensive and best ways to reconnect with your family while experiencing the beauty of nature. Maryland has a large number of beautiful campgrounds and state parks/forests for your enjoyment, so get out there and explore! |
- 11-Mar - St. Patrick's Day Themed Story Walk
- 11-Mar - Watercolor with T.L. Ford
- 11-Mar - Iris Folding with Toni
- 12-Mar - St. Patrick's Day Themed Story Walk
- 12-Mar - Calvert County Veteran Services Program
- 12-Mar - Cycling Meetup: Spring Kickoff
- 12-Mar - Book Discussion Group
- 12-Mar - Travel 101: Learn to Travel Europe with Us
- 12-Mar - Claddagh Ring Wreath—3D Layered Paper
- 13-Mar - St. Patrick's Day Themed Story Walk
- 13-Mar - AARP Smart Driver™ Course
- 13-Mar - Wild Birds Unlimited “Who’s in My Nesting Yard?”
- 13-Mar - Silhouette Painting with Chris
- 14-Mar - St. Patrick's Day Themed Story Walk
- 14-Mar - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Luncheon with Just Us 2
- 14-Mar - Cupcake Decorating: Russian Piping Tip
- 14-Mar - Lenten fish/Shrimp dinners @ St. George Catholic Church
- 15-Mar - St. Patrick's Day Themed Story Walk
- 15-Mar - ACLT's Annual St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Hunt
- 15-Mar - Ham & Cabbage Dinner
- 15-Mar - Pitch Tournament
- 15-Mar - St Patrick's Dinner and Dance
- 15-Mar - Poker at HVRS
- 16-Mar - St. Patrick's Day Themed Story Walk
- Mar 4 - Lou Ann Hoard of Rock Point
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- Mar 2 - Kevin McGowan
- Mar 2 - Thomas Leonard Courtney
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- Feb 26 - Salvatore Raspa
- Feb 26 - Jimmy Scoggins
- Feb 25 - Gregory Alvin Bowen of Prince Frederick
- Feb 25 - Richard Rogan
- Feb 24 - George Francis Butler
- Feb 23 - Patricia "Jeannie" Copsey-Trumbull of Mechanicsville
- Feb 23 - Thomas Edwin Cross
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- Application Period for Calvert County Purchase and Retirement Fund Remains Open Thru 11/08/2024
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