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PFVRS Holds Open House at Their New Station House

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (PFVRS) kicked off National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in a big way with an open house at their new home on Saturday, May 17. National EMS Week brings together local communities and EMS teams to … Read Full Article

Calvert County Optimist Clubs Respect for Law Awards

The Calvert-Prince Frederick Optimist Club and the Solomons Optimist Club came together on May 15, 2019, for the annual Respect for Law Awards at the Harriett E. Brown Community Center, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Optimist International … Read Full Article

Calvert County Files Suit Against Opioid Makers and Distributors

On Thursday, June 13, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners filed suit in federal court against the largest manufacturers and distributors of opiates to recover costs related to the opioid crisis. The suit alleges opioid manufacturers and … Read Full Article

Board of Education Recognizes Employees for June 2019

The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools recognized Employees of the Month for the month of June at the June 13 meeting. The Employees of the Month are: Department of Instruction … Read Full Article

Calvert County Launching New Website This Month

The new mobile-friendly, responsive Calvert County Government website will be a valuable resource to anyone who visits the site; from local businesses and residents, county visitors and more. Much … Read Full Article

Calvert Hospice Announces Aging in Place Seminar

Calvert Hospice is pleased to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to … Read Full Article

Special Wm B Tennison Cruise Schedule for 2019

Father's Day Brunch Cruise: Sunday, June 16 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. What better way to say "you are special" than a relaxing cruise and brunch? Adults $30, children 12 and under $15. The Brunch Cruise … Read Full Article

CSM Honors Its Student Athletes at 2019 Banquet

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) rounded out the spring semester by celebrating the 2018-2019 accomplishments of its student athletes at the college’s annual athletic banquet held at the Waldorf … Read Full Article

Offense Shines in Blue Crabs Victory over Bees

Following a rain delay that lasted more than two hours, Tommy Thorpe made his third start of the season in the final game of an eight-game homestand. Thorpe ran into some trouble in the first inning, … Read Full Article

Maryland State Police Arrest Police Impersonator

Attempting To Conduct Traffic Stop On I-695 Maryland State Police arrested a police impersonator attempting to conduct a traffic stop on I-695 last night. The accused is identified as Timothy … Read Full Article

Loaner Tackle Program Available at Rocky Gap State Park

Western Maryland Fishing Destination Offers Free Use of Gear The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is expanding its popular loaner tackle program to Rocky Gap State Park, offering park … Read Full Article

Gov Hogan on Passing of R Clayton Mitchell Jr

Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement this morning on the passing of R. Clayton Mitchell Jr., former Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates: “We are deeply saddened to learn of … Read Full Article

AG Frosh Announces Over $6M in Debt Relief

For Former ITT Tech Students in Maryland 44 Attorneys General Achieve Settlement with Private Lender for More Than 18,000 Students Nationwide Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced … Read Full Article