Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay are in the midst of a comeback. During the past 20 years, the oyster population in the Maryland portion of the…
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World Suicide Prevention Day and National Suicide Awareness Month: Southern Maryland Unites to Save Lives
By The Citizen on September 5, 2025
September marks National Suicide Awareness Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day observed each year on September 10th. Across Southern Maryland, the month is a call…
Maryland Conservation Corps Class of 2024-25 Graduates Following Restoration of Program
By The Citizen on September 3, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources honored members of the 2024-25 Maryland Conservation Corps during their graduation program at Sandy Point State Park on Aug.…
The Week in Winners: Maryland Powerball Wins Top Big Ticket List as Jackpot Rolls to $1.3 Billion
By The Citizen on September 3, 2025
As the Powerball jackpot approached the stratospheric level of $1.3 billion for the drawing on Sept. 3, more Maryland Lottery players bought tickets, leading to…
Maryland’s 2025 Archery Deer Season Opens September 5
By The Citizen on September 2, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 5. The season runs through Jan.…
‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Welcomes Beginner Anglers and Paddlers
By The Citizen on September 2, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls 12…
Large Amish Funeral Procession Set for Monday Morning, September 1st, 2025
By The Citizen on August 31, 2025
There will be a large Amish funeral for a young man that passed by drowning. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, September 1st, from 10:00…
UPDATE: Over 20 Departments Respond to 14+Acre Brush Fire in Charles County
By The Citizen on August 31, 2025
UPDATE 8/31/2025: Forestry crews remain on scene – Firefighters operated for over 8 hours on an approximate 14+ acre brush fire off of Bluff Point…
Firefighters from Throughout Southern Maryland Battling Large Woods Fire in Charles County
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 3:10 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the area of 10560 Bluff Point Road in Nanjemoy, for the reported large…
Maryland State Police Boosting Enforcement Efforts for a Safer Labor Day 2025
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
The Maryland State Police urge all motorists to prioritize safety during Labor Day weekend and to avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving to protect yourself…
Governor Moore Announces Completion of Maryland’s Five Tributary-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries
By The Citizen on August 28, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will formally meet its commitment to restore five oyster tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay by completing oyster restoration in…
Governor Moore Announces Tax-Related Incentives to Spur Economic Development Through Arts and Entertainment
By The Citizen on August 27, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced the redesignation of Berlin, Chestertown, Denton, and Grantsville as Arts and Entertainment Districts, allowing for the continuation of tax incentives that…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Proposes Opening State Trails to E-Bikes, Accepting Public Comment Through Sept. 22
By The Citizen on August 26, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails, increasing accessibility…
Maryland Begins Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for 2025-2026
By The Citizen on August 26, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first of which begin Sept. 1. Bag limits, season dates,…
Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series: The Seldom Scene Headlines This October 5h, 2025
By The Citizen on August 25, 2025
The premier Bluegrass band, The Seldom Scene will headline the first concert of the season at the Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series at the Calvert…