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Calvert County Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation has joined the ranks of elite parks and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the … Read Full Article

September 17-23, 2021 Proclaimed “Constitution Week” in Calvert County

For 234 years, America’s Constitution has guided our growth, shaped our progress, and defined us as a Nation of sacred laws and fundamental values. When our democracy is tested, we draw strength from the Constitution to see us through. When we look … Read Full Article

16 Partner Organizations Gather at Serenity Farm to Celebrate SMCA

On September 7th, representatives from sixteen partner organizations and their affiliates gathered at Serenity Farm on the banks of the Patuxent River to celebrate the formation of the Southern Maryland Conservation Alliance(SMCA). The SMCA was … Read Full Article

Board of Education Meeting September 23, 2021

WORK SESSION – 6:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION The Board of Education of Calvert County will hold a Closed Session As permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Section 3-305(b)(1), (7) and (9) of … Read Full Article

Temporary Outage to Affect Some Public Library Online Services

During System Upgrade Southern Maryland public library customers may experience online service interruptions as the regional catalog software and hardware are updated Wednesday, Sept. 22. Customers … Read Full Article

It’s The LAST Pints & Pups of 2021 at JPPM!

And we're signing off with a special treat - TRICKS & STUNT PERFORMANCES by the amazing pups from the Bone-A-Fied Talent Group!!! If you haven’t been down to #JPPM yet for one of the only … Read Full Article

Are You Ready for Artsfest ’21 at Annmarie Gardens?

Get your tickets online today and join us for a fabulous weekend! Annmarie Gardens Artsfest This Weekend Join us this Saturday and Sunday for an amazing experience of visual and performing arts … Read Full Article

Join Calvert County Parks & Recreation for the 30th Annual Golf Classic

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation invites citizens to participate in the 30th Annual Golf Classic tournament Friday, October 1, 2021. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. at the … Read Full Article

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Back in First Place

After 7-4 Beatdown of Long Island It’s been one week since the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs fumbled the top spot to the Long Island Ducks in the second half North Division standings, but on … Read Full Article

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K9 Officer

Meet the newest member of our ‘Paw Patrol’/K9 Unit CCSO Canine Unit’s newest member is Zeus, an 11 month old Dutch Shepherd. DFC Dru Crum, a member of the Calvert County … Read Full Article

Major David Larsen Retires from Maryland Department of Natural Resources

After 30 dedicated years, Major David Larsen Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Larsen began his career as a field patrol officer in 1991. He worked tirelessly to ultimately earn the rank … Read Full Article

Redistricting Commission Holds 12th Virtual Public Meeting

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Holds 12th Virtual Public Meeting Next Monday Night Commission Encourages Marylanders to Draw Redistricting Maps/Participate In Virtual Meeting The … Read Full Article

Nearly $30 Million in Awards for Broadband Infrastructure

Grant Funding Will Expand Service to More Than 12,000 Households In 18 Counties Governor Larry Hogan announced awards to expand broadband internet access to more than 12,000 households in 18 … Read Full Article