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Adult Day Care Services Proclaimed in Calvert County

Adult Day Services Centers provide a coordinated program of services, including social and health related, nutrition, functional assistance, and activities designed to enhance health and well-being. The programs offer participants an opportunity for … Read Full Article

Former Senator Bernie Fowler Receives a Quilt of Valor

He is known to all of us. Clyde Bernard Fowler, best known as “Bernie” was born in Baltimore, grew up in Broomes Island and graduated from Calvert High School. In 1949, he married the “love of his life” Betty, who supported his dedication to his … Read Full Article

Lusby Parish Hold 10th Annual Community Health Fair

Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish Health Ministry Team held their 10th Annual Community Health Fair at the Parish Hall in Lusby on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The event, Community Cares: End of Summer Mental Health Bloc Party, focused on mental health … Read Full Article

Calvert Hospice ‘We Honor Veterans’ Program

Hosting Veterans Resource Fair in October The Calvert Hospice We Honor Veterans program is proud to announce our first Veterans Resource Fair to be held on October 5 from 9 am to 3 pm at St. John … Read Full Article

CCSO’s CAT Team Promoting Project Lifesaver

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) is promoting Project Lifesaver. This is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and emergency service operations … Read Full Article

Join Us for the 26th Annual Artsfest at Annmarie Garden

Art & Music Festival Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22 Artsfest is a spectacular celebration of the visual and performing arts - and is the only festival of its kind in the … Read Full Article

Ruddy Duck Brewery Presents Fourth Annual DuckFest

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill is proud to announce our Fourth Annual DuckFest on Sunday, September 29th from 1 pm to 6 pm. DuckFest is a fundraising event based on the German celebration of … Read Full Article

A Little Background on Blue Crabs Pitcher Thompson

By Noah Frank - WTOP Hat slightly offset, Daryl Thompson stands tall, feet together atop the pitcher’s mound, holding the ball out in front of him in his right hand, tucked into his mitt, the … Read Full Article

Early Teal Season Opens September 16

Special Season Provides Additional Waterfowl Opportunity The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the September teal-only hunting season will be open from Sept. 16 through Sept. … Read Full Article

MDOT MVA Kicks Off 2019 Child Passenger Safety Week

‘Find the Right Seat’ Millions of people travel with children in their vehicles every day. While the majority of those children are buckled up properly in car seats that are right for their ages … Read Full Article

Presidential Memorandum on TPD Student Loans

On Wednesday, August 21, the Administration issued a Presidential Memorandum that changed how Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharges of student loans are processed. As you may know, veterans … Read Full Article

September Proclaimed as National Recovery Month

Focused on a Multi-Pronged Approach to Addressing the Opioid Crisis The Hogan-Rutherford administration has officially proclaimed September as National Recovery Month in Maryland. This observance … Read Full Article

Nearly $12 Million in Highway Safety Grants Announced

Funds Allocated for Nearly 100 Agencies, Organizations to Curb Highway Deaths As part of its ongoing commitment to prevent vehicle crashes and save lives on Maryland roads, the Hogan Administration … Read Full Article