The Maryland State Department of Education released data on the four-year cohort graduation rate for students graduating from Maryland public schools in the spring of…
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024 – Information and Safety Tips
A partial solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. In Calvert County, the eclipse will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. and end…
NAVAIR Leadership, Programs to Present at Annual Sea-Air-Space Expo on April 8, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD – A discussion panel featuring Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) leaders Adm. Carl Chebi, Rear Adm. John Dougherty,…
Celebrating Maryland Day – March 25th, 2024
What is Maryland Day? On March 25, 1634, the Ark and the Dove, carrying 150 European settlers, landed on St. Clements Island. In 1916, the…
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet in May 2024
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2024 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 8, 2024,…
New Contract Award to Deliver 17 New Block III Super Hornet Aircraft and Critical Technical Data for Fleet
The U.S. Navy awarded The Boeing Company a $1.3 billion contract March 19 for the purchase of 17 F/A-18 Super Hornets and delivery of a…
Large Travel Trailer and Shed Destroyed by Fire in Mechanicsville
On Friday, March 22, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the 36000 block of Joan Drive in…
2024 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Total $236,276
Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 18 grants totaling $236,276 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. Grants through the…
Maryland State Police Make 85 DUI Arrests and Issue Nearly 6,000 Citations/Warning Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 2024
Maryland State Police Troopers were hard at work this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, ensuring the safety of Maryland roadways. The efforts of these Troopers, across…
Chesapeake Oyster Alliance Celebrates 6 Billion Oysters Added To The Bay Since 2017
Following a banner year for Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration and aquaculture, the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance (COA) this week announced it has recorded a new total of 6…
Rita’s Celebrates the First Day of Spring with Free Italian Ice and New Flavor: SOUR PATCH KIDS® Watermelon Ice
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the iconic frozen treats destination and, for many, the brand that is synonymous with the first day of spring,…
Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Recognized For Adopting Exemplary Standards
The Maryland Department of State Police Forensic Sciences Division proudly announces its implementation of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) Registry Standards for Forensic…
April 2024 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
Spring is in full bloom at the Calvert Marine Museum! Join us as we celebrate the season with guided bird walks, an exclusive Jewelry Trunk…
Maryland State Police to Bolster Patrol Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Maryland State Police beginning Friday will increase patrols and enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through St. Patrick’s Day weekend. State troopers from…
Maryland Catfish Tournaments Offer Invasive Species Angling
With record catches around the country tipping the scales at more than a hundred pounds, blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) have become quite the draw for…