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Maryland fisher earns angler honors
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Packard is the 11th master angler since the program began in 2019. In addition to being an extremely avid angler — fishing an average of 240 days per year — Packard serves as a commissioner on the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission, representing the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers...
News notes: Permanente official joins hospital rate-setting agency; a new public affairs firm
Brandon Wright, a former official in the administration of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, is striking out on his own and opening Oak Grove Strategies, a new public affairs and government relations firm. “What I have found from my time working in Washington, D.C., at trade associations and public affairs firms,...
UMBWMC Ranked #5 Hospital in Area by US News & World Report
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is ranked #5 in the state of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro area on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital’s list, released today. The hospital was also rated High Performing for the care it provides in eight common procedures: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery and pneumonia.
Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters who depend on affordable housing
BALTIMORE - In Maryland, the dream of finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach for many residents, as rent prices continue to skyrocket. A recent report by "Out of Reach" highlights the severity of the situation, placing Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters.According to the report, Maryland now ranks as one of the most challenging places to secure affordable housing. This revelation underscores a growing crisis that is affecting thousands across the state, from urban centers to suburban communities.Diana Lyles, a longtime Howard County resident who is facing imminent displacement due to staggering rent...
Maryland woman, dual organ donor advocates for bill to give tax break to donors
A Maryland woman is advocating for a bill aimed at increasing the number of live organ donors. Lindsay Gutierrez, originally from Oklahoma, served in security forces for the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2016. After tours alongside her husband in both England and Georgia, she was transferred to Maryland to work with the Department of Defense. She currently lives in Ellicott City.
Worcester County scammed for $167K; guilty plea reached in national money laundering operation
A Texas man pleaded guilty last week to international money laundering conspiracy for his role in scamming several victims, including the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office. On July 19, Jon Briceno, 42, of Katy, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Briceno...
School board, county mourns Jaffurs' passing
St. Mary’s County is mourning the loss of Alex Jaffurs, a long time teacher and school administrator, who died July 18. A news release from St. Mary’s County Public Schools on July 20 said the 55-year-old died from a terminal illness. Jaffurs leaves behind a wife, Christine, a son, Nicholas, and a daughter, Gina. “While many of us know Alex for his incredible work as a bold, brilliant leader, Alex...
Annual challenge urges folks to eat local veggies
Put down your prepackaged and processed foods, start your “endives” and head out for some locally made foods as the 16th annual Buy Local Challenge gets underway. The Southern Maryland Agricultural Commission, a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, invites Marylanders to support, celebrate and shop everything Maryland grown, harvested, produced, hand-crafted and homemade by area farms, producers, artisans and farm-hosted fun. The St. Mary’s County commissioners presented...
Bay Mourns Loss of “Last Black Skipjack Captain” Kermit Travers
The Bay region is mourning the loss of a well-known Chesapeake Bay skipjack captain who sailed through the working skipjack era, Captain Kermit Travers. Capt. Travers passed away this week at 86 years old while in hospice care after an illness, according to Dr. Clara Small, who wrote the book The Last Black Skipjack Captain about his legacy on the Bay.
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