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Water & Sewer Plant Supervisor Retiring After Twenty Years

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners recognized Water & Sewer Plant Supervisor John Turner for dedicating 20 years of faithful service to county government and wished him well in his retirement. John's admirable career began in … Read Full Article

Empty Bowl Ice Cream Social at Spider Hall Farm June 11th

It’s almost summer and we all need some outdoor fun. Add in ECHO’s infamous Empty Bowls, a little face paint, a lot of music, and a bouncy house, and it’s a party! On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Project ECHO will be at Spider Hall Farm in … Read Full Article

Raia Nominated As Deputy State Fire Marshal Of The Year

For The Northeast Region has been selected as the Northeast Region nominee for Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year. He will join other investigators chosen throughout the state for the 2021 James C. Robertson Deputy State Fire Marshal of the … Read Full Article

Mt. Hope Community Center to Temporarily Close May 23-24

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation advises citizens that the Mt. Hope Community Center will temporarily close on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24, 2022, until 5 p.m. due to … Read Full Article

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for Dogs

The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs through Tuesday, May 31. Dogs of all ages and personalities are available for adoption. Regular adoption procedures still … Read Full Article

CMM Hosts International Lecturer, Jack Cooper

For Virtual Talk on Megalodon In honor of National Megalodon Day (June 15), Calvert Marine Museum will host international lecturer, Jack Cooper, for a virtual presentation on Megalodon: The … Read Full Article

The Heart of It All: Calling All Annmarie Artists!

The Heart of It All: Members are invited to participate in upcoming show at Annmarie Sculpture Garden Calling all Annmarie artists! As we all well know, Annmarie attracts talent. The Exhibit … Read Full Article

Gastonia Ends Blue Crabs’ 7-Game Win Streak

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs had won seven straight games and won four consecutive against the Gastonia Hunters coming into tonight’s contest. But Gastonia’s bats clicked throughout the evening as … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Complete Comeback for Seventh Straight Win

Despite trailing for most of the game, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs added four critical runs across the seventh and eighth innings, defeating the Gastonia Honey Hunters 8-6. The Blue Crabs … Read Full Article

MDTA Police Investigating Possible Shooting Along ICC/MD 200

Police Seek Information after Vehicle Struck, Passenger Grazed; Witnesses Asked to Call 410-537-6905 Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers are investigating a possible shooting … Read Full Article

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens

Observance is open to the public and will be live-streamed The 55th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens will take place on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The … Read Full Article

Groundbreaking of Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine in Baltimore

Governor Larry Hogan today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Roslyn and Leonard Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine, a nine-story patient care tower that will become the new home of … Read Full Article

Governor Hogan Announces Plan to Deploy $198 Million in Small Business Relief

Maryland Was First State To Submit Its State Small Business Credit Initiative Plan To U.S. Treasury Three State Agencies To Incorporate Funds To Expand Existing Business Lending And Investment … Read Full Article