On August 12, 1955, as gale force winds from Hurricane Connie raged up the Chesapeake Bay, a three-masted schooner by the name of the Levin J. Marvel broke apart off of Holland Point. Fourteen of the 27 passengers on board died in this tragedy. Thirteen passengers survived due to the heroic efforts of many local […]
Maryland House Passes O’Donnell’s Bill
On Friday, February 27, 2015, HB-5 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Newborn Program Screening Fund – Establishment, sponsored by Delegate Tony O’Donnell (R-Calvert/St. Mary’s) was approved by the Maryland House of Delegates unanimously (134/0). The final hurtle having been cleared, the bill is currently on its way to the Senate for passage. “This […]
Calvert Library Hosting Summer Camp
Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting its annual Summer Camp Fair on Monday, March 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The library expects dozens of camps, vacation bible schools, sports clubs, scouting organizations and many other fun summer providers to be present at the Fair. If you are looking for enriching activities for your children this summer, […]
Hospice Offers Drop-In Men’s Grief Support
Calvert Hospice holds a Men’s Grief Support Group the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. The next group will meet Tuesday, March 17 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House located at 4559 Sixes Road in Prince Frederick. This group is open to all Calvert County men grieving the loss of a […]
DNR to Begin Spring Trout Stocking
Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists will begin stocking rainbow and brown trout in early February, depending on stream, ground and weather conditions. By the start of summer, more than 337,000 trout will have been released in about 130 streams and lakes statewide. “Trout fishing holds a special place among my lifelong memories. When […]
Pink and Blue Raises Funds for Cancer
The Pink & Blue benefit raised $35,000 for cancer programs The 5th Annual Pink & Blue golf tournament held October 25 at the Old South Country Club in Lothian celebrated the life of Joe Pratt and raised $35,000 for breast and prostate cancer at local hospitals in his name. Proceeds from the event are divided […]
The Pet Stop-Meet Chino
Chino is a happy dog who loves being with his family and doing all sorts of fun activities. He likes other dogs, but prefers not to share his family with them. It would be best if he’s in a home without cats, as he likes to chase and sit on them. He does well on […]
MDA Holds Food Safety Workshops
MDA Offers Food Safety Training Workshops for Fruit and Vegetable Producers The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and University of Maryland Extension (UME) will conduct a series of regional food safety training workshops for fruit and vegetable producers. The $25 registration fee includes lunch and materials. Attendees will receive a certificate of participation following the […]
Contest for 4th Graders “If I Were Mayor”
Maryland Fourth Graders Invited to Submit Essays for Maryland Municipal League’s 2015 “If I Were Mayor” Contest Entries Must Be Received by March 31, 2015; 11 Regional Winners to Be Honored in Annapolis; Student’s Essay Submissions Should Address Contest’s 2015 Theme of ‘Respect’ Fourth graders throughout Maryland are invited to take part in the Maryland […]
Letter to the Editor
2014 Toys for Tots Campaign a Success The 2014 Toys for Tots campaign was a huge success and we have a lot of people to thank. We would like to thank everyone who donated toys or money to our campaign as well as all the businesses and organizations who partnered with us as toy […]