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Governor Moore Signs State of Preparedness Declaration Ahead of Upcoming Heatwave
By The Citizen on June 21, 2024
Governor Wes Moore this morning signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous heat wave with dangerously high temperatures for much of Maryland. According…
Natural Resources Police Equips Officers with Body-Worn Cameras
By The Citizen on June 20, 2024
Following a 12-month pilot program, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has taken delivery of 275 Axon body-worn cameras, and has officially implemented an agency-wide program…
At Another Key Juncture for Blue Crabs, Scientists Look Back at Two Decades of Management
By The Citizen on June 20, 2024
In the late 2000s, the outlook for blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay was grim. Known for its ups and downs, the blue crab harvest…
Maryland Natural Resources Police Regrets to Announce Passing of K9 Badger
By The Citizen on June 17, 2024
On June 6, 2024, the Maryland Natural Resources Police said goodbye to K9 Badger. He was the trusted, faithful partner and companion to Sgt. April…
Sports Wagering Only Contributes Nearly $7 Million to the State During May 2024
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,991,225 in contributions to the state from a handle of $431,528,137 during May 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the…
Maryland Department of Health announces first reported heat-related death of 2024
By The Citizen on June 9, 2024
The Maryland Department of Health today announced the first reported heat-related death of 2024 in Maryland. The death occurred in Prince George’s County; the decedent…
Maryland Aquaculture Leases Produce Record Yield of Oysters in 2023
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
Maryland’s growing shellfish aquaculture operations harvested a record 94,286 bushels of oysters in 2023, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. “Though the shellfish aquaculture…
Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Maryland’s Pollution Reduction Plan
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order to advance Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan. The order—one of the most comprehensive on climate change issued by a…
Maryland Spring Turkey Hunters Harvest 4,959 Birds
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
Maryland hunters harvested 4,959 wild turkeys during the 2024 spring regular and junior turkey seasons. This year’s harvest was 7% lower than the record amount…
CSM Faculty Welcomes 59 Graduates to Nursing Profession at Pinning Ceremony
By The Citizen on June 1, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Spring 2024 nursing graduates celebrated their achievements at the La Plata Campus with a time-honored pinning ceremony that allowed CSM faculty to welcome…
State Highway Administration Reminds Motorists of Enhanced Work Zone Safety Laws, Increased Fines Going into Effect June 1, 2024
By The Citizen on May 30, 2024
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists that changes to state law governing the use of automated speed enforcement in work…
CSM Announces 2024 Spring Semester Dean’s List
By The Citizen on May 30, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2024 spring sessions. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at…
Deputy State Fire Marshal and Underwater Hazardous Device Technician Nominated for Statewide Award
By The Citizen on May 29, 2024
Master Deputy State Fire Marshal and Underwater Hazardous Device Technician Bomb Technician Cory Hurst, a seasoned member of the Office of the State Fire Marshal,…
Maryland Department of State Police Employees Recognized for Heroism and Service
By The Citizen on May 27, 2024
Six staff members from the Maryland Department of State Police on Friday received awards for their heroism, outstanding service and efforts to promote safety at…