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BOCC Statement on Removal of Osprey Nest at Cove Point Park

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has issued the following statement regarding the removal of an osprey nest from a light pole at Cove Point Park: “We have received a number of comments and questions regarding the removal of … Read Full Article

The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Daenerys!

This beautiful, strong girl loves all people and toys, toys, toys! Thumping around with her Chewbacca paws, she entertains herself for hours, until she comes to demand some love in the form of slobbery kisses. She is a good girl who knows some … Read Full Article

Welcome Center Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Maintaining public health and safety and preventing exposures and transmissions of the COVID-19 virus remain at the forefront of concern of the Mayor and Town Council. The health and safety of Town of North Beach staff and the community continues to … Read Full Article

Chesapeake Beach Citizen Input Requested

The Kellam's Complex and Miller-Loveless Park at Kellam's Field The Town continues to seek input on the improvements at Kellam's Field. The recently established Kellam's Revitalization Committee … Read Full Article

Southern Maryland Regional Libraries Cool Summer Events

Warm nights and cool prizes with library summer reading and learning programs Southern Maryland’s public libraries are making sure readers of all ages have a cool summer with fun programming and … Read Full Article

Annmarie Garden Outdoor Family Clay Date

Friday, July 30 • 10:30am-Noon There are just a few spots left in this week's Outdoor Family Clay Date: Starry/Sunny Looms! Work together to create a unique ceramic and yarn artwork to hang on your … Read Full Article

North Beach Presents “Getting Your Groove On”

And Family Moth Night Bayside History Museum Presents... GET YOUR GROOVE ON! Stop by the Bayside History Museum and have a great time dancing and learning some global dance … Read Full Article

Crabs Snap Ducks 12 Game Win Streak

Keep First Half Title Hopes Alive In a back-and-forth series opener at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Tuesday evening, the Blue Crabs kept their chances at an Atlantic League North Division First … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Drop Series Finale Before Roadtrip

The Sunday matinee between the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and the High Point Rockers featured the arms of Blake Bivens (L, 0-1) and Cooper Casad (W, 4-0). The Blue Crabs were hunting for another … Read Full Article

NAS Pax River Transitioning from HPCON Alpha to HPCON Bravo

NAS Patuxent River transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo as of 5 p.m. July 28. NAS Patuxent River joins other installations within Naval District Washington to … Read Full Article

MDOT SHA Temporary Openings of Bridge on MD 181

During Maintenance Compromise Street /Sixth Street Over Spa Creek in Annapolis Motorists Can Expect Test Openings between 11 p.m. Thursday and 5 a.m. Friday The Maryland Department of … Read Full Article

AG Frosh Announces Mulhauser as Chief of the Independent Investigations Unit

Newly-Created Unit Will Investigate Police-Involved Fatalities Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced Dana Mulhauser as chief of the Independent Investigations Unit in the Office … Read Full Article

“A Great Victory”: Gov Hogan Statement on Transportation Planning Board Meeting

Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement after the Transportation Planning Board voted by an overwhelming majority to advance the Traffic Relief Plan and Capital Beltway … Read Full Article