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2018 PRAD Parade Pleases All! -Part II

Everyone loves a parade! Spectators lined the road between the Calvert Marine Museum and Solomons Island Yacht Club to view the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) parade. The parade has been a highlight of the two-day event for more … Read Full Article

41st PRAD Held in Sunny Weather – Part 1

Something new this year was sunshine during October 6th and 7th for the Patuxent River Appreciation Days, better known as PRAD, on the gounds of the Calvert marine Museum. There was something for everyone. The Calvert Artists’ Guild had … Read Full Article

The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Cash!

Cash is a friendly boy with lots of energy. He loves the play yard and treats treats treats! He is looking for a family that can offer him a large fenced in yard for him to run, play and hang out in! If you think Cash could be the dog for you stop by … Read Full Article

New Search for Twin Beaches Library Site

The site selection process for the new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch will reopen because North Beach is not able to deliver the land offered in their approved proposal. The offer and acceptance … Read Full Article

Rotary Club Helps Greenwell Foundation Create Mindful Meadow

Leonardtown Rotary Club Partners with Greenwell Foundation to create the Mindful Meadow Michael Blackwell, President of Leonardtown Rotary Club recently announced that the Club has awarded a gift … Read Full Article

Visit a Calvert County Farm for Fun Fall Activities

Calvert County is home to a flourishing agri-tourism community that provides a bounty of activities for visitors. Agri-tourism – the combination of agriculture and tourism – is all about the … Read Full Article

PING in Concert at HSMC Brick Chapel

Join St. Mary's College of Maryland vocal ensemble, PING, as they present a brief concert in the Brick Chapel of 1667 at Historic St. Mary's City on Saturday, October 27 at 3:00 pm. Admission is … Read Full Article

Early Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Season Set to Begin

Popular Season Coincides with Changing Fall Weather The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season opens statewide Oct. 18. … Read Full Article

Garcia 2018 Gold Glove Defensive Player of the Year

The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball announced today that Edwin Garcia, shortstop for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, has won the 2018 Gold Glove Defensive Player of the Year … Read Full Article

Multiple Vehicle Accident on Route 4 & German Chapel Rd

On October 15, 2018 at approximately 7:30 a.m. a red corvette operated by Bobby Garcia (11/18/72 of Lusby) was traveling northbound on Route 4 in the area of German Chapel Road when he was making a … Read Full Article

Survey Finds Healthy Striped Bass Reproduction

Positive Outlook for Iconic Fish in 65th Annual Index The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced results of its annual young-of-year striped bass survey in Chesapeake Bay, which … Read Full Article

Opioid Operational Command Center Shares Progress

In Efforts to Fight Heroin and Opioid Epidemic State and Local Partners’ Education and Prevention, Enforcement, and Treatment and Recovery Efforts Align with State Coordination Today, the … Read Full Article

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hosts Annual Legislative Day

Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hosts Annual Legislative Awareness Day Recognizes Advocates in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community The Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of … Read Full Article