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BOCC Votes to Award the Sale of County Bonds

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to award the sale of $39.9 million in bonds during a public meeting held October 22, 2020. The bonds are public improvement general obligation bonds and are backed by the full faith and … Read Full Article

First Annual Oyster Festival Held on Solomons Island

On October 17th, No Thyme to Cook Culinary Studio hosted its annual Oyster Festival in its location, at 14624 Solomons Island Rd. Owners Donald and Gwyn Novak are the 4th generation to occupy the location. The location was previously occupied by … Read Full Article

American Legion Oratorical Contest Open to Students 9th-12th

Students in 9th-12th Grades Invited to Compete In American Legion Oratorical Contest High school students of Calvert County are invited by the Calvert County Council of American Legions to compete in the Annual American Legion High School … Read Full Article

LSM Board of Directors Welcomes Thomas Clark

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) welcomes Thomas Clark to its board of directors. Clark is a graduate of LSM's Executive Program, Class of 2018 and will serve as the development committee chairman … Read Full Article

Calvert County Congratulates New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses

Calvert County Congratulates New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses Calvert County is committed to fostering a dynamic and competitive business climate to ensure economic growth and sustainability. … Read Full Article

Come Join the Paint Party at NBVFD

"Holiday Glasses" fundraiser sponsored by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department's Auxiliary (NBVFD), Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm, at the Fire Department, 8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake … Read Full Article

St Leonard VFD is Hosting a Haunted Drive Thru

St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department is Hosting a Haunted Drive Thru And A Trunk or Treat St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department - 200 Calvert Beach Rd. St. Leonard, MD 20685 From … Read Full Article

October in Maryland is Horse Country!

From the rolling green hills in the north, along trails that border the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, to the wild dunes of Assateague, Maryland is horse country. Home to internationally renowned racing … Read Full Article

Calvert Marine Museum Week 2 of 50 Miles Challenge

We're off to a great start! Keep up the pace as we enter Week 2 Participate with your friends and family at your own pace and at your own place! The challenge is to complete 50 miles of activity. … Read Full Article

Halloween and End of Daylight Savings Time This Weekend

This Weekend, MDOT Urges Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicyclists to Stay Safe and Aware With two significant events this weekend – Halloween on Saturday, October 31, and shortened daylight hours with … Read Full Article

Wheel House Beer Garden Vandalism

Sadly at 2am this morning, this kid and his friend decided it would be a good idea to throw a rock through our front window, Wheel House Beer Garden. Please share or PM us with any … Read Full Article

Grant to Research Unsolved Lynchings in Maryland

Attorney General Frosh, Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission Announce Grant to Research Unsolved Lynchings in Maryland Commission Will Develop Recommendations for Restorative … Read Full Article

2020 Governor’s Victim Assistance Awards

Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Presents 2020 Governor’s Victim Assistance Awards Recipients Lauded for Dedication, Extraordinary Efforts to Help Victims of Crime … Read Full Article