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Alsobrooks brings Maryland Senate campaign to Cambridge
Angela Alsobrooks, Democratic candidate for the Maryland Senate seat of retiring Ben Cardin in November, stopped in Cambridge Wednesday, July 17 at an event organized by the Dorchester County Democratic Party, Sarah Gavian, Chairperson.
Grand Avenue taproom The Wayward set to close this fall
Wren House Brewing Co. alumni and friends Tyler Goolie and Hilda Cardenas brought their craft beer expertise to Grand Avenue with The Wayward Taphouse. The bar and community hangout space opened in 2020 and it serves customers inside its retrofitted historic taproom and outside on a large patio surrounded by fellow small businesses.
Dorchester County Man Charged in Assault Case
DORCHESTER CO., MD. - A Cambridge man has been charged on multiple counts after Cambridge Police Department officers responded to an assault call on Wednesday afternoon. The call came at 12:55pm after two victims on Muir St. reported they had been assaulted by three men, according to the Cambridge Police Department. The department says that one of the suspects held the victims at gunpoint. One of the suspects then reportedly punched the victims multiple times, while another hit the victims with a shovel, according to the police statement. The same subject then reportedly attempted to hit one of the victim’s service dogs with the shovel.
Local Realtors Combat Pediatric Brain Cancer
LA PLATA, Md. – On Wednesday, July 17th, diners at local Italian eatery Rucci’s Italian Kitchen and Grille in White Plains, Maryland were treated to fun and festivities that brought several prominent local realtors and community members together to raise funds for Children’s National Hospital. The event...
Classic Collision Acquires First Repair Facility in Maryland
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Two Guys Collision Center in California, Md. Two Guys Collision Center has provided high-quality collision repairs and superb customer service in St. Mary’s County for several years. “We have been committed to providing every client the best collision repair experience. We feel...
Library links
Charles Make your own puffy paint will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Waldorf West branch. Make awesome 3D paintings. Registration required. Saturday Morning book discussion will be held virtually 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27. This month’s title is “Educated" by Tara Westover. Registration required. Imagination Time will...
Senior spotlight
St. Mary’s The Loffler Book Club will discuss Julia Flynn’s “Gone Girl” 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The club meets on the first Friday of each month and next month’s selection will be Lisa Wingate’s “Before We Were Yours.” The club welcomes new members and feedback for future book choices. The Lexington Park library will hold several copies of the books. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1658. ...
Community briefs
Youth orchestra to perform Charles County Youth Orchestra’s Chamber Music Festival will perform 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the garden of Christ Church, 112 Charles St. in La Plata. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held inside. Go to www.charlescountyyouthorchestra.org/. Boat regatta planned The Leonardtown Bash on the Bay will be...
Calvert briefs
Court closures at Cove Point Park Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation announced that as of July 22 the two tennis and pickleball courts closest to baseball fields three and four at Cove Point Park will close for demolition and replacement. The closure is expected to last several months. The two courts nearest the parking lot will remain open for use during this period. The tennis and pickleball courts are expected to be completed in early October. Immediately following the demolition of the tennis...
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office News Release - Two Arrested Following Theft of a Firearm from Local Business
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Deputy Elijsha Munn responded to the Tackle Box in Lexington Park, MD, for a reported theft. Video surveillance footage showed an unknown suspect walking into the store, going behind the sales counter, taking a Ruger AR-15 rifle from the display rack, concealing it beneath his clothing, and exiting the store.
Alsobrooks visits Pine Street Market in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE — During a visit to the Pine Street Community Market July 17, Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, said Maryland’s Senate race is about the 51st vote. “We now know that Maryland is really pivotal in keeping the majority,” the Prince George’s County executive said about Democrats maintaining control of the 100-member U.S. Senate. Alsobrooks said the race is not about former Republican Maryland...
Arrest made in assault involving gun, shovel attack and animal cruelty in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – On July 17, at 12:55 p.m., Cambridge Police Department officers responded to an assault on Muir Street. Two victims reported being attacked by three men, one flashed a gun and another struck them with a shovel. According to officials the suspect with the shovel stroke the victims service animal. The suspects fled in a black Ford Explorer.
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Yeti Package Raffle
Attention all community members! We’re excited to announce our Online Yeti Raffle to support the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. You have a chance to win amazing Yeti gear worth $900 while helping us keep our community safe!. RAFFLE DETAILS!. **Prizes:** Yeti Coolers, Tumblers, and more!**Value:** $900 worth of...
Police Arrest Two Felons Following Theft of AR-15 Rifle from Tackle Box
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Deputy Munn responded to the Tackle Box in Lexington Park, MD, for a reported theft. Video surveillance footage showed an unknown suspect walking into the store, going behind the sales counter, taking a Ruger AR-15 rifle from the display rack, concealing it beneath his clothing, and exiting the store.
Patuxent Friends Meeting calls for an ceasefire in Gaza War
Quakers at Patuxent Friends Meeting in Lusby support an immediate, permanent ceasefire, safe release of all hostages, ending of arms shipments to Israel, and restoration of all humanitarian aid in Gaza in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks and the ensuing war that has taken the lives of more than 36,000 people, the overwhelming majority of them Palestinian civilians.
Trappe council considers uses for remaining ARPA funds
TRAPPE — Town leaders held a workshop on Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential ways to allocate outstanding funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in Trappe. The town has about $758,000 in ARPA funds that must be obligated by the end of 2024 and used by the end of 2026. While no formal decisions were made, the Trappe Town Council did agree to look into securing two new trucks for its public works department. ...
The CBMM PATRIOT’s Dynamic Duo: A Chat with Joyce and Matt Gauthier
For PATRIOT Capitan Matt Gauthier and his partner and wife, Joyce, the transition from a private boat service to one under the umbrella of a nonprofit museum was surprisingly effortless. While the decision was made after two years of running the sightseeing vessel under private management, both Matt and Joyce realized that under the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s management, nothing really would change since the whole point of the PATRIOT was to get people out on the water and enjoy the wonders of the Miles River.
Kevin O'Connell emotional talking about Khyree Jackson in radio interview
"Phone starts ringing at 4 a.m., it's basically your biggest nightmare as a head coach," O'Connell said. Kevin O'Connell knew it was bad news when his phone rang in the middle of the night on the night that rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school football teammates were killed in a crash in Maryland.
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