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General Services Director Freeland Announces Retirement

Calvert County General Services Director Wilson Freeland announced his plan to retire following 10 years of dedicated service as director of general services and 37 years of public service. Freeland’s retirement will take effect on December 6, … Read Full Article

The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Finn

Finn is a well behaved hunk of love looking to find his forever home! He loves his people, enjoys car rides and wants nothing more than to be by your side! We would prefer Finn go to a home with no other dogs and older children. He thrives in a … Read Full Article

BOCC to Adopt Dangerous and Prohibited Animals Ordinance

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners will decide on amendments to Chapter 7 of the Calvert County Ordinance of dangerous and prohibited animals. The Department of Public Safety, Animal Control Division enforces … Read Full Article

Meet K-9 Copper with Maryland State Police Barracks “U”

Everyone meet K9 Copper (if you haven’t already that is)! K9 Copper has been with the Maryland State Police for five years! K9 Copper is a bloodhound assigned to the Maryland State Police (MSP) K-9 … Read Full Article

Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts ‘Greeting of the Geese’

Department, Tribal Leaders Welcome Winter Migration The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe present the annual Greeting of the Geese at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary … Read Full Article

HSMC Presenting Madrigal Dinners at State House

Reservations are being accepted for the 2019 Annual Madrigal Dinners! Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) invites you to welcome the holiday season with feasting, firelight, and beautiful music in the … Read Full Article

Calvert Marine Museum Invites You to Shop With Us

Enjoy special discounts while supporting CMM's mission. The Calvert Marine Museum Store is again proud to participate in Museum Store Sunday, a global one-day annual shopping event where patrons … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Host Breakfast with Santa Claws

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced the return of the holiday themed breakfast to get you in the spirit this 2019 season. Pinch, the Blue Crabs beloved mascot once again teams up with … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Named to Post-Season All Star Team

The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball has released the 2019 Red White and Blue All-Defensive Team. Like the Post-Season All-Star Team, the Blue Crabs were tied for the most selections in the … Read Full Article

Grants Gateway Open for Community Resiliency

And Environmental Restoration Department Accepting Grant Applications from Governments, Nonprofits The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced that up to $30 million is … Read Full Article

Pax River Fixed Wing Nighttime Testing

Noise Advisory – Fixed Wing Nighttime Testing Event Scheduled Between November 19 and November 22, 2019 Communities surrounding the NAS Patuxent River airfield are advised that a fixed wing … Read Full Article

Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments

Fills Vacancies in Wicomico County District Court Governor Larry Hogan today announced he has selected Abigail Marsh and David Martz as judicial appointees for the Wicomico County District Court. … Read Full Article

Governor Hogan Celebrates Grand Opening of Universities

At Shady Grove Biomedical and Engineering Facility $175 Million Educational Building in Rockville Will Help Expand STEM Degree Programs Governor Larry Hogan celebrated the grand opening of the … Read Full Article