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Hearing set on nature center rebuild following fire
Restoring a popular local destination will be the aim of a public hearing at next Tuesday’s Calvert County commissioners’ meeting. As advertised, the hearing is for a budget adjustment amending the county’s capital improvement plan to increase funding to rebuild Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center. On Nov. 5, 2022, an electrical fire that started in a basement storage room at the Prince Frederick facility damaged the structure. Three animals...
Over 40 apply for school safety committee
As students have returned to classrooms in Calvert for the new school year, the county’s mandate to address safety in the buildings is about to return from summer vacation. In fact, a report delivered to the county commissioners from government administrators recently showed a very enthusiast response from the public and a busy followup process. The aim is to establish a 15-member Calvert Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee. That...
Calvert board divided on planning commission appointment
Whereas his extensive experience in the building industry may have been considered a huge plus previously, after taking flack for another board’s previous votes on controversial residential projects two Calvert County commissioners were not in support of appointing Dale Weems to a five-year term on the planning commission. Commissioner Catherine M. Grasso (R) noted “a lot of problems on this commission,” in reference to votes that have advanced the Lusby Villas apartment project and a large townhome development in Prince Frederick. The latter project —...
Huntingtown golf tops Calvert, North Point
A brand new clubhouse, a newly paved parking lot and ideal playing conditions greeted golfers from a trio of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference teams as they arrived at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon, but it was the squad from Huntingtown High School that appeared to thrive most. Huntingtown (6-1) golfers collected a pair of wins on Sept. 3 with a team score of 175 as they defeated North Point (211) and Calvert (213) on Tuesday, with the Eagles earning the split at the...
Maryland unveils action plan to combat youth suicide
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has released new training resources for educators to help prevent suicide in students. The state’s new action plan aims to equip K-12 public and private schools with the necessary tools to effectively prevent, intervene and respond to suicide in schools.
What are key races with local impact in 2024 General Election? It goes beyond president
While much of the attention during this election year is focused on presidential campaigns, the Eastern Shore is still grappling with key races for Congress and Senate, plus in Wicomico County, a charter amendment referendum. Here's a look at the key races impacting the Lower Shore. ...
Poll: Parrott, Delaney locked in tight contest for congressional seat
Neil Parrott, a Republican former state delegate, holds a slim 2-point lead over Democratic rival April Delaney, the wife of former Rep. John Delaney, in the race for Maryland's 6th District congressional seat.
Maryland joins IRS Direct File program, offering free tax filing for up to 700,000 taxpayers
Some Maryland taxpayers will be able to use a free electronic filing tool for their federal taxes rather than having to pay a tax preparer or buy tax-filing software next year, when Maryland will offer the IRS's new Direct File service.
Local athletes top St. Mary's College volleyball roster
In recent years the St. Mary’s College of Maryland volleyball team has gradually climbed the ladder in the United East Conference, rebounding from a tough regular season last fall to eventually win the UEC tournament title, thanks largely to a growing number of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference alums. Now featuring a roster that includes eight players from various St. Mary’s and Calvert public high schools, the current Seahawks group may not be entirely satisfied with simply attaining another conference crown. Tuesday evening against visiting Mary...
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