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Lowell, Massachusetts, woman, passenger killed in Washington, D.C.-area crash
FAULKNER, Md. — A Massachusetts woman is one of two people who were killed in a two-car crash south of Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened on Route 301 in Faulkner shortly before 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, state police said. A preliminary investigation indicates...
Nanjemoy couple honored by Audubon Society
Wild rabbits and deer are grazing, cicadas are humming, fish are splashing and blue herons are flying above. Nature being unbothered by people is an uncommon sight in today’s reality, but it is not a concept completely lost, especially not in Nanjemoy. The Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center, a staple field trip location for fifth grade students in Charles public schools, has sat on 10 acres of wetlands, forests and meadows since 1989. This land is provided to students by Rick Posey and Mary Mosher. ...
Woman Rescued After Being Trapped In Overturned Vehicle For Two Days
NANJEMOY, Md. — In a miraculous turn of events, deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office located and rescued a woman who had been trapped in her overturned vehicle for two days. On the night of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Maryland State Police were called by the...
Charles County to build massive recreation complex at mall
A state-of-the-art recreational facility is planned in an abandoned store at the mall in Waldorf that was purchased this week by Charles County government. On July 24, the Charles County commissioners were joined by the county’s recreation, parks and tourism as well as economic development department staff and others to celebrate the county’s purchase of the former Sears building at the St. Charles Towne Center. “This is a big deal,”...
Thompson traces his baseball roots to Charles County
Tuesday evening after he had limited the visiting Hagerstown Boxcars to just one run in seven innings and collected the 100th win of his Atlantic League career in his 250th game as a member of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, La Plata High School graduate Daryl Thompson recalled his more youthful days playing with Hughesville Little League. Thompson, who also competed in his 250th game as a member of the Blue Crabs on Tuesday when Southern Maryland defeated Hagerstown 7-1 for his milestone victory, deflected...
Charter presented to Charles commissioners, charter board dissolved
After a little over a year since the swearing-in of the Charles County Charter Board, a charter document was presented to the county commissioners at a July 23 session. Over the year, the chairman of the charter board, Greg Waring, reported that he had attended approximately 60 meetings and outreach events to help form the charter. Three of five commissioners voted last year to task a charter board to look...
Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats causes hospitalizations in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- A multi-state listeria outbreak has sent several people in Maryland to the hospital.The CDC says this listeria outbreak is linked to meats sliced at a variety of deli counters, but at this point, health officials have not been able to narrow it down to exactly which meat or brand. The agency is now advising people to avoid eating any deli meats unless they are heated before being consumed. There is no evidence people are getting sick from pre-packaged meat.What is listeriaListeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, those over the age...
Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports.
Maryland Weather: Heavy storms before weekend sun
BALTIMORE -- Tropical humidity along with scattered storms continue today with a fantastic weekend of weather to follow. The air is warm and muggy and showers will linger through the first half of the day. Morning temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s and we're top out in the mid to upper 80s this afternoon. More scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon and evening ahead of a strong cold front. We could see some stronger thunderstorms, with isolated pockets of damaging winds possible. In addition to downpours, frequent cloud to ground lightning is possible along with some small hail. The...
In wake of Key Bridge collapse, Maryland explores pier protection for Bay Bridge; initial budget is $145M
After the demise of its northern neighbor at the mighty hands of a massive cargo ship, Maryland’s lengthiest and most-celebrated bridge is expected to receive reinforcement from vessel collision in the coming years. The Maryland Transportation Authority, which owns the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Annapolis, said in the months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26 that it ...
Revised license plates fund Coastal Bay programs
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Chesapeake Bay Trust revealed an updated design for the Maryland bay license plate. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays, now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as well. “Today is all about partnerships with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and the Chesapeake Bay Trust stepping up to include the Coastal Bays in the updated design...
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