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Maryland State Police Trooper Class 148 Graduates

As state officials and proud family members looked on, trooper candidates raised their right hands today and took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland as they officially became state troopers during the graduation ceremony for the … Read Full Article

George Frandsen & Dr Godfrey on Gar-Bitten Coprolite

Fossilized Fish with Feces in Its Mouth Coprolites are fossilized feces. Two coprolite-enthusiasts - George Frandsen from Jacksonville, Florida working in collaboration with Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) Curator of Paleontology, Dr. Stephen J. … Read Full Article

Deputy Director Named February Employee of the Month

Melanie was being recognized for her superior job performance and unfailing work ethic. Melanie leads the recruitment team as they process hundreds of staffing requisitions, job announcements, reference checks, recommendations, personnel actions, … Read Full Article

Calvert County Parks & Rec Egg-celent Easter Events

Hop into Spring Spring is officially here and the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) invites citizens to celebrate with Easter-themed events held throughout Calvert County. … Read Full Article

CSM Coming Events for Registration, Closure, Scholarships

CSM Registration Opens for Non-credit Summer Courses. April 10. All College of Southern Maryland campuses. Registration opens for non-credit courses offered this summer. … Read Full Article

Sotterley Platation Garden Guild Plant Sale

Celebrating the 21st Annual Sotterley Garden Guild Plant Sale! April 27 & 28th, 2019 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 3:00 p.m. The popularity of this event has grown … Read Full Article

Kitten Baby Shower To Be Held on March 30th

Help Welcome New Kittens During Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Supply Drive The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is holding a kitten shower to prepare for litters of kittens to be born in spring. The … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Extend Protective Netting

As the beginning of the 2019 baseball season approaches, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced that extended protective netting has been installed at Regency Furniture Stadium. Always … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Strike Gold with Silva and Thomas

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced their signing of a pair of newcomers, Tony Thomas and Rubi Silva, both of whom played pivotal roles in getting their respective teams to the ALPB … Read Full Article

HR 1527 The Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act

Representative Clay Higgins introduced H.R. 1527, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act. This bill would provide veterans who are no longer capable of living independently an alternative to nursing … Read Full Article

CCPR Announces Controlled Burning At Hallowing Point

Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) Announces Controlled Burning of Structure at Hallowing Point Park The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the … Read Full Article

Opportunity Zone Task Force Host Summit

Lt Governor Boyd K Rutherford, Maryland Opportunity Zone Leadership Task Force Host Eastern Shore Regional Summit Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford and the Maryland Opportunity Zone Leadership Task … Read Full Article

Commission Announces 2019 Growth Challenge Winners

Sustainable Growth Commission Announces 2019 Growth Challenge Winners Morgan State University, St. Mary’s College and the University of Maryland Represented The Maryland Sustainable Growth … Read Full Article