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Seeking Actors & Costume Designer for Commercial

Calvert County Communications & Media Relations (CMR), is seeking actors and a costume designer for an upcoming commercial campaign produced on behalf of Calvert County Government’s Department of Public Works. Synopsis: A courtroom trial … Read Full Article

Commissioners Update for County Residents

Amid COVID-19, Calvert County residents are urged to monitor Hurricane Isaias, which could impact the state next week. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) takes the safety of county citizens seriously. Preparing now will increase your ability to … Read Full Article

Bentley Retires After 25 Years

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners recognized Executive Administrative Assistant Sandy Bentley for dedicating 25 years of faithful service and wished her well in her retirement. Sandy began her career with the county government in … Read Full Article

National Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s County Cancelled

For 54 years, the Rotary Club of Lexington Park has sponsored the popular National Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s County. As a caring organization, the Club has an abundance of concern for the … Read Full Article

2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19

We’re adapting or delaying some of our operations to protect the health and safety of our staff and the public and make sure we get the same population counted another way. In light of the COVID-19 … Read Full Article

Community Resources Drive Thru for Necessities

COVID-19 has challenged many households financially. Our upcoming Community Connections Resource Drive-Thru will help households stretch their income by providing a variety of necessities for … Read Full Article

Atlantic League Approves Adding Teams

Board of Directors Open to New Communities and Ownership Groups (July 30, 2020, Lancaster, Pa.) – Rick White, President of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc. (“ALPB”), today … Read Full Article

HR 6027—the Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act

Representative Ruben Gallego (AZ), introduced H.R. 6027—the Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act, which would eliminate the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary … Read Full Article

Important Weather Update / Storm Readiness

Please read the following HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK issued at 5:24 am on August 2, 2020 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / National Weather Service: Hazardous Weather … Read Full Article

Notice of Funding for Regional Navigator Grant Program

Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Releases Notice of Funding Availability for Regional Navigator Grant Program Up to $1 Million Available to Expand Program … Read Full Article

Free COVID-19 Testing at Ripken Stadium

Ocean City Convention Center, Elkton VEIP One-Time, High-Volume, Drive-Thru Event to Be Held August 4 at Ripken Stadium Weekend Drive-Thru Clinic To Open at Ocean City Convention … Read Full Article