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2021 Calvert County Public Schools MESA Winners

The Calvert County Public Schools Mathematics, Engineering, Science, and Achievement (MESA) competition typically fills the Huntingtown High gym with bridges, theme parks and games—all designed by Calvert County students. This year, thanks to the … Read Full Article

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Announces Members

Commission Will Lead Open and Transparent Process to Produce Fair Maps for State Legislative and Congressional Districts; First Commission of its Kind in State History The co-chairs of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) … Read Full Article

Calvert County Public Schools Confirms Graduation Dates

And Plans for Full Opening in the Fall Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is moving forward with plans to close the 2020-2021 school year with celebratory graduation ceremonies and to open the 2021-2022 school year with virtual and in-person … Read Full Article

Calvert Library Staff Member Positive for COVID

A member of Calvert Library Prince Frederick staff has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff member worked in the public space on Monday, April 12, from 10am to 2pm. The staff member … Read Full Article

Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan Update

The Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan sets policies and actions that guide the physical development within the town center, including private and public development. The Calvert County … Read Full Article

CSM’s Faculty Excellence Lecture Series ‘Provocations’

Explores Cultural Rituals of Mourning The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) 2021 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series, “Provocations,” will examine a portfolio of images surrounding cultural rituals … Read Full Article

Celebrate the Breezy Point Blast-Off Event

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation invites the public to celebrate the opening of Breezy Point Beach & Campground for the 2021 season at the annual Breezy Point Beach … Read Full Article

Inaugural Therapeutic Recreation Golf Tournament

Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation Services, will hold its inaugural Therapeutic Recreation Golf Tournament Friday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chesapeake … Read Full Article

Spring Turkey Hunt with Junior Turkey Hunt

Junior Hunt Precedes Full Season in April and May The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the statewide spring turkey season will kick off April 17 with Junior Turkey Hunt Day. … Read Full Article

Black Bears Are Emerging from Winter Dens

Marylanders Urged to Keep Bears Wild Maryland’s black bears are leaving their winter dens. As they emerge, they are hungry and searching for food. Natural food sources for bears — such as acorns, … Read Full Article

‘Welcome to Boating’ Clinics to be Held in May

Reservations Available for Free Basic Instruction The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM), Annapolis School of Seamanship, and the Boat U.S. … Read Full Article

Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives – Volunteer Maryland

Volunteer Maryland Announces 100% Retention with Partner Service Sites, Extends 2021-2022 Service Year Application Deadline AmeriCorps Members Address Critical Needs for Maryland … Read Full Article

Hoyer Statement On Continued Systemic Racism in Policing

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following two separate incidents of police misconduct and brutality that occurred in Minnesota and Virginia: “The fatal … Read Full Article