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.…
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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…
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,…
Hospice of the Chesapeake Community Open House on September 9th, 2025
By The Citizen on August 22, 2025
Hospice of the Chesapeake invites the community to a Community Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the John & Cathy Belcher…
CSM’s 34th Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $80,000 for Student Scholarships and Programs
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation’s 34th Annual Golf Classic, held August 7 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, brought together donors, community…
Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Volumes Remained Above Average in July
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an above average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l…
Is That Stream Healthy? Here’s How DNR Trains People to Survey Streams By Examining Wildlife and Habitats
By The Citizen on August 16, 2025
In some ways, the Maryland Biological Stream Survey Summer Training resembles other education programs. Participants sit through presentations and take tests. But some of those…