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Woodland Trail highlights North Beach scenery
Although it is among the newest destinations for nature lovers throughout Southern Maryland, having been envisioned less than a year ago and then finally christened by organizers this spring, the Woodland Trail project at Wetlands Overlook Park in North Beach is rapidly growing in popularity. Since last fall, led by...
Historic Drayden Schoolhouse welcomes visitors at open houses
The St. Mary’s County government’s Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions, is offering even more free open houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African-American Schoolhouse located in Drayden. In addition to the first Saturday of each month, the Drayden Schoolhouse...
Prince George's County woman seeking compensation after she says a massive pothole damaged her car
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A woman in Prince George's County is looking for help after she says her car was damaged when she hit a massive pothole. Emma Adu-Gyamfi has kept her car in the garage the past week and a half. Its last drive came July 6 on I-495 near Upper Marlboro.
SMECO Mails Board Ballots, Meeting Notice
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has mailed annual meeting ballots and notices to all SMECO members. Many members will also receive an email. To be eligible for prizes, submit the completed ballot online or by mail. If you are one of the lucky winners, SMECO will credit $50 to your electric bill. Three prize winners will be announced every weekday July 25 through August 7. Completed ballots must be received by August 14.
UPDATE: Man Arrested After Shooting Television Following Family Dispute in La Plata
UPDATE 7/22/2024: On July 13, 2024, at approximately 10:50 AM, officers responded to a report of gunshots at a house on Port Tobacco Road in La Plata. The incident involved Alfredo Jason Arroyo, 45, who had fired a gunshot at a television during an argument and threatened two people inside the home.
Homeless Man Stole Rifle From Store, Passed It Off To Second Suspect In Lexington Park: Sheriff
A man known to set up shop in a homeless encampment in St. Mary's County was arrested after providing another man with a rifle stolen from an area sporting goods store in Lexington Park, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to the Tackle Box in the 22000 block...
On this day in 1963
When a National Guardsman poked his bayonet at Gloria Richardson in Cambridge, Maryland, she pushed it away, refusing to back down during protests against racism and inequality. The image of Richardson, head of the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee, courageous stand appeared in newspapers around the world. The stand also inspired change. Two days later, she and others signed the Treaty of Cambridge in the office of Attorney General Bobby Kennedy.
Nursing Professors Kathy Parsons and Lisa Gonzalez Excel with Nurse Support Program; Recognized for Leadership
Ensuring that our region has top-quality nurses starts with ensuring that they’re taught by the best possible professors. College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing faculty are continually working to remain at the forefront of nursing education, and CSM nursing educators have recently been recognized by Maryland’s Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) for their commitment to leadership and learning.
Speed now a factor in April collision that killed motorcyclist, young girl
A motorcyclist's speed led to his death and the death of a child in another vehicle earlier this year, the St. Mary's sheriff's office concluded in an investigation. The sheriff’s office had reported that a Waldorf man driving a motorcycle died April 7 after a collision with an SUV in Hollywood at 10:19 a.m. that morning. St. Mary’s sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Three Notch Road and Tom Hodges Drive where they determined that a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle had collided with a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. ...
Letter To The Editor: Patuxent Friends Meeting Calls For An Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza War
LUSBY, Md. – The following letter was sent to The BayNet from Patuxent Friends calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war:. Quakers at Patuxent Friends Meeting in Lusby, Maryland, 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 October 7th attacks and the ensuing war that has taken the lives of more than 36,000 people, the overwhelming majority of them Palestinian civilians.
Agnes Alberta Ridgell
Agnes “Alberta” Ridgell, of Great Mills, MD passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2024. She was 99 yrs old. Born March 19, 1925, Alberta was the fifth of 12 children born to the late George William Owens and Mary Lillian (Pillsbury) Owens. Alberta was born...
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.
Two Mega Millions players win $1 million prizes. Where were the lucky tickets sold?
Mega Millions tickets sold in Maryland and Virginia won $1 million and narrowly missed the $251 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The tickets matched five winning numbers but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 19, the national Mega Millions site said. A ticket sold in California also...
Cambridge Police Arrest Man for CDS Violations at Dorchester Square Mall
CAMBRIDGE, MD—The Cambridge Police Department reported the arrest of Kevin Tracey Stanley Sr., 57, from Vienna, MD, following a warrant service on Saturday, July 14. The arrest took place at…
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