In recent years, I have produced many “good news” stories for the Southern Maryland news media, including newspapers and local news websites, concerning individuals and organizations that have made real differences in improving the quality of life of our citizens. These outstanding people, both past and present, come from many backgrounds and run the gamut […]
Letter to the Editor: What a Difference!
I recently attended a presentation that put the two candidates for State’s Attorney in the same room at the same time and let them both answer the same questions. This opportunity came at Asbury-Solomons. Observing and hearing both candidates respond to questions put to them from the audience made it crystal clear that only one […]
Letter to Editor from Kinsey Weems
A Pledge to School Safety – Calvert County, MD Unfortunate Circumstance The shame of it all, is that we have to write plans and contingencies for active shooting incidents that occur in our schools. A place that should be for learning has for some, become a combative arena. The following is my opinion. I base […]
Letter to the Editor From CAASA
Dear Editor: The Board of Directors of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) thanks the many sponsors and attendees for supporting this year’s “Comedy Invasion for Project Graduation” held on February 23rd. It was a wonderful evening of laughter, as the comedians entertained the audience with their hilarious interpretations of everyday life – […]
Letter to Editor From End Hunger in Calvert County
Dear Calvert County, On behalf of the over 15,000 people you helped care for in 2017, we extend our deepest thanks. Because of our community’s generosity, 2017 was another record-breaking year for Calvert County. Together, we facilitated the distribution of 1,715,463 pounds of food and product to over 15,000 people. We also supported a team […]
Letter to Editor from CAASA on Project Graduation
Dear Editor: “The Comedy Invasion” for Project Graduation is back! Mark your calendar for Friday, February 23rd as the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) hosts their annual fundraiser to benefit Project Graduation, an alcohol-free and drug-free event held on graduation night for the graduating seniors from Calvert, Huntingtown, Northern and Patuxent High Schools. […]
Open Letter to Citizens of St Mary’s County
From Delegate Deb Rey District 29 B The 2018 General Assembly Session is right around the corner and I am looking forward to returning to Annapolis to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass laws to improve the lives of St. Mary’s citizens and all Marylanders. Over the past year, […]
KCC’s Point-by-Point Responses to Open Letter
“Keep Calvert Country” (KCC) Responds to the County Commissioners The above comments aside, we are happy that the Commissioners read our report. Though we disagree with their assessment of our report (see point-by-point responses below), we believe that it is a beginning of the public dialog on the Plan, particularly the traffic issues. We welcome […]
Letter to the Editor from Greg Bowen
First of all, we assume that all parties, including the BOCC, the Planning Commission and our wonderful Planning and Zoning staff, are all working for the betterment of Calvert County. We hope that others will assume our intentions are the same. Although characterized as such by the BOCC, “Keep Calvert Country” is not a “special […]
An Open Letter from the County Commissioners
Vigorous debate is a hallmark of healthy civic life, and it has been heartening to see the community weigh in as we work to update the Calvert County Comprehensive Plan. Since we began the process in the fall of 2015, hundreds of residents have attended meetings and offered thousands of comments on a document that […]
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