Editor Note: The restaurant is not notified before the fact and all meals are not paid for by the restaurant. If there is a bad review, notify us. and we will come back another time and do another one. It was a beautiful spring day to enjoy the Taste of Solomons. This annual event allows […]
Teacher and Educational Support Person of the Year
Calvert County Public Schools proudly announces Dr. Nathan Kimbro as the 2019 Teacher of the Year and Regina Hagelin as the Educational Support Person of the Year. Dr. Kimbro is the behavior development teacher at Huntingtown High School. Ms. Hagelin is a special education instructional assistant at Mill Creek Middle School. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, […]
Volunteers – Always Needed, Forever Appreciated
On Wednesday, March 27, the annual Volunteer Recognition Awards dinner was held at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM). The evening began with our Master of Ceremonies, Director Sherrod Sturrock, announcing that in 2018, volunteers at CMM logged a total of 31,292 hours. That equates to $860,530 of in-kind service, based on the current volunteer value, […]
Matthew Speelman Honored for His Calls for Service
Matthew Speelman joined the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad in the latter part of 2016, yet responded to 203 calls for service; in 2017, he made 1066 runs; and in 2018, an outstanding 1836 responses, totaling 3,105 responses in his short term at Company 6. Matthew was awarded Firefighter of the Year, in […]
Grays Road Dog Park Closed Temporarily
To Mitigate Spread of Kennel Cough The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces Grays Road Dog Park is closed, effective immediately, until May 3, 2019, to mitigate the spread of a reported K-9 respiratory disease known as kennel cough. Kennel cough is a contagious disease that is commonly contracted in areas and facilities […]
The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Lita
Lita is eager to please! She would do better is a home with older children. She is not a fan of cats! Lita is a cutie with lots of energy! She loves to jump around and is a quick learner if you have some treats! If you are interested in adopting Lita stop by during […]
American Legion Auxiliary Contest Winners Announced
American Legion Arick L. Lore Auxiliary Unit 274 announces winners of 2019 Americanism Essay Contest Promoting patriotism and responsible citizenship is one of the tenets of the American Legion Auxiliary. Annually the organization holds an Americanism Essay contest asking students in grades 3 through 8 to write a short speech on the subject. This year […]
Curtis Hules Retires After Twenty Years
Curtis (Curt) L. Hules, Community Resources Specialist for the Department of Community Resources, Community Resources Specialist / ADA Coordinator, retired on March 29, 2019, after dedicating 20 years of faithful and loyal service to the citizens of Calvert County. Curt was hired on March 15, 1999, and in the intervening years, he has provided reliable […]
Title VIII of the Fair Housing Act Marks 51st Anniversary
April 15, 2019 marks the 51st anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which is well known as the Fair Housing Act. The Act outlaws discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing, because of race, color, […]
April 2019 is Autism Awareness Month in Calvert
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing, serious developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder. It inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, problem solve effectively, and form relationships with others. It can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention, as well as physical health issues. Some […]