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Administrative Aide for Calvert Emergency Communications Retires

Monica A. Korczyk, Administrative Aide for Calvert Emergency Communications retired on September 7, 2018, after dedicating 30 years of faithful and loyal service to the citizens of Calvert County and the State of Maryland. Her admirable career … Read Full Article

United Way Day of Caring with Christmas in April*Calvert County

On September 12, 2018, with rain and drizzle happening off and on, volunteers fanned out over Calvert County to assist nonprofits with needed repairs and help. Christmas in April*Calvert County chose Friendly Health Services (Adult Day Care Services) … Read Full Article

Calvert Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Honors Volunteers

Elects New Officers On Monday, September 10, 2018, Calvert Meals on Wheels held its Annual Meeting at the Calvert Pines Senior Center. The organization honored volunteer drivers, board members, delivery route coordinators, and deceased volunteers. … Read Full Article

Dominion Energy Cove Point LNG Outage Update

The Dominion Energy Cove Point LNG terminal has begun a scheduled maintenance and inspection outage. One of the initial actions is to depressurize systems and equipment used to produce liquefied … Read Full Article

LSM Class of 2019 Began its Journey

Leadership Southern Maryland's 11th class, the Class of 2019, began its journey together on September 10-11 at the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa. The class includes the following: From Calvert … Read Full Article

Lots of October Events at Calvert Marine Museum

Activities and events are planned for all members of the family in October at the Calvert Marine Museum. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete listing. Saturday, October 6 … Read Full Article

CBL at Solomons Offers Science for Citizens Seminars

This past spring, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory's Science for Citizens seminars highlighted locally relevant research. Now, during our fall series, you have the opportunity to learn about our … Read Full Article

Maryland’s CrossFit Challenge Set for October 6

Get CrossFit ready for fall with fitness trainers from FX Well and the Maryland State Police Academy and register free online to guarantee your spot in Maryland’s Finest Fitness Challenge, set for … Read Full Article

CalvertHealth is Hosting the 9th Annual 5K Run/Walk

CalvertHealth is hosting the 9th annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Join the fun as more than 900 friends and survivors run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island. Proceeds will … Read Full Article

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act.

On July 26, 2018, Representative Lee Zeldin (NY), introduced H.R. 6637, the Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act. This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation … Read Full Article

MDOT MVA Closed September 29th for Improvements

MDOT MVA is committed to providing premier customer service to all Maryland residents and we are continually working to make enhancements to improve the quality of service we provide. In that spirit, … Read Full Article

Gov Hogan Announces Health Insurance Premium Rate Decreases

13.2% Average Decrease for Individual Market in 2019; Consumers Benefit From Bipartisan Effort to Establish State Reinsurance Program Governor Larry Hogan today announced approval of an average … Read Full Article

For All Voters on Election Day: Ballot Questions

Question 1 Requiring Commercial Gaming Revenues that are for Public Education to Supplement Spending for Education in Public Schools The amendment requires the Governor to include in the annual … Read Full Article