The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 24 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation easements during their meeting. The easements will permanently preserve 3,715 acres of…
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reports Encouraging Results from the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey
By The Citizen on May 19, 2023
The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS),…
St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Sheriff’s Office Continue School Resource Officer, Adopt-A-School Programs
By The Citizen on May 19, 2023
St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office formally approved the continuation of the successful School Resource Officer and Adopt-a-School programs…
St. Mary’s County Government to Purchase Willows Recreation Center in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on May 16, 2023
St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is pleased to announce the planned purchase of Willows Recreation Center. This facility is set to become the new home…
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Class of 2023 Graduates 294 Students
By The Citizen on May 16, 2023
Two hundred ninety-four students received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the…
Shoppers Food Donates $1,000 to National Night Out in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on May 16, 2023
Last week, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was grateful to receive a generous donation of $1,000 from Shoppers Food for this year’s National Night…
CSM Inducts Seven Nursing students into Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society
By The Citizen on May 8, 2023
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently inducted seven nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha…
Officers of the Year Recognized at Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
By The Citizen on May 5, 2023
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s Department of Aging and Human Services and Triad/SALT Council held their annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on…
Concerned Citizen and Reserve Officers from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police Save Baby Owl in Bushwood
By The Citizen on May 2, 2023
On April 30, 2023, a concerned citizen was traveling along Bushwood Road in St. Mary’s County when they observed a barred owl fledgling on the…
Leadership Southern Maryland’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament Is Teed Up for Friday June 9, 2023!
By The Citizen on May 1, 2023
Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 10th Annual Golf Tournament. This prestigious event will…
When Marylanders Register Their Vehicles, They Can Now Support the Environment and Statewide Tree Plantings
By The Citizen on April 28, 2023
There is a new way for Marylanders to help restore tree cover and mitigate the harmful effects of pollution in the “Old Line State.” The…
Celebrate Southern Maryland Traditions at the Solomons Maritime Festival on Saturday, May 6th
By The Citizen on April 28, 2023
Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 6 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s 17th annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and marine engines, cooking demonstrations,…
Comcast Announces XFinity 10G Network Coming to Homes and Businesses Across St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on April 27, 2023
4/27/2023: Comcast today announced it is expanding its Xfinity 10G Network to more than 17,500 additional homes and businesses across 450 miles in St. Mary’s…
The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Nearly $220,000 in Grants to Service Dog and Equine Therapy Programs
By The Citizen on April 17, 2023
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Tony Woods announced that the department has awarded nearly $220,000 to programs in Maryland that serve veterans. The Maryland…
NAS Patuxent River Gets Earth Day Honors for Shoreline Restoration Work
By The Citizen on April 10, 2023
4/6/2023 – This Earth Day was an extra-special one for Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River. The Navy base’s Environment Division will be honored by…