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Calvert County Public Schools 2020 Science Fair Winners

Calvert County Public Schools proudly announces the winners of the 2020 Science Fair. Diamond Lewis of Northern High School won the grand prize in the senior division with her project “Early Concussion Detection: The Photonic Headband.” Windy Hill … Read Full Article

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center Awards

Each year the Calvert County Sheriff's Office honors officers and staff for their accomplishments during the previous year. The banquet gives the department the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in our … Read Full Article

The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Lucy & Annie!

Meet Lucy (short hair) & Annie (long hair). They are a bonded pair of sisters. They are pee pad trained and food motivated. They get along with everyone (dogs, cats, other animals). They would do best in a home with no small children since … Read Full Article

MDOT MVA Celebrates 3 Million REAL ID Transactions

Honors ‘Customer No. 3’ at Branches Across State Maryland Achieves 64 Percent REAL ID Compliance Rate MDOT MVA Administrator Chrissy Nizer celebrates 3 million Real ID compliant residents with … Read Full Article

The Spirit of Giving is in Season this Spring

With Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation to Hold Food Drive through March The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with End Hunger in Calvert County, … Read Full Article

March Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

As the weather gets warmer, special events and activities for all ages can be found at the museum. For a complete listing, visit us on Facebook or at calvertmarinemuseum.com. Thursday, March 5 … Read Full Article

Golden Anniversary for Cunningham Falls Maple Syrup Festival

Annual Event Takes Place March 14-15 and March 21-22 Turning sap into syrup The public is invited to celebrate the 50th annual Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park this March. … Read Full Article

CalvertHealth Foundation Raised $20,000 for Equipment

Pink & Blue Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Funds for the Latest Cancer Treatment Equipment The CalvertHealth Foundation was recently presented a check from members of the Pink and Blue … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs to Hold National Anthem Tryouts

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will host open national anthem auditions for the 2020 regular season from 9:00-11:00 am on Saturday, March 14, at Regency Furniture Stadium. All individuals and … Read Full Article

Updated Schedule for All-Electronic Tolling Gantry Installation

Work on Eastern Shore Side of Bridge Advances Cashless Tolling by Summer 2020 Pre-construction work is underway to install foundations for the new overhead tolling gantry between the bridge and MD … Read Full Article

Bay Bridge Lane Closures Canceled For Rest of Week

This week's remaining #BayBridgeWork WB Center Lane Closures Due to the completion of concrete pours for patches in the current work zone, the westbound Bay Bridge mid-day center lane closures … Read Full Article

Gov Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments for PG County

Fills Vacancies in Prince George's County District Court Governor Larry Hogan today announced he has made five judicial appointments to the Prince George’s County District Court: Wennesa Bell … Read Full Article

Governor Hogan Announces New Chief Legal Counsel

Michael Pedone, Assistant Secretary at Maryland Department of the Environment, to Succeed Robert F. Scholz Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Michael T. Pedone, Assistant … Read Full Article