Residents in Southern Maryland may have noticed that inchworm-like creatures have wasted no time feasting on the area's foliage since they appeared in early spring. With this year's higher populations, the cankerworm has devoured tree leaves throughout Charles and St. Mary's Counties.

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Last week, members of the Charles County Delegation in the Maryland House of Delegates introduced legislation that will amend the Maryland constitution to allow slot machines at the Riverboat Restaurant in Colonial Beach. If passed by the state legislature, the bill will go to statewide referendum

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Goldie12

The American Samoa Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., selected Miss Samara Marion Lupelele Schaff, daughter of Mr. Kevin Jon Schaff and Mrs. Christina Maiava Schaff of Southern Maryland, as the American Samoa Junior Princess for the 2012 Centennial celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival

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The St. Mary's County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon unanimously to as the State Critical Area Commission to correct a "mapping error" for St. Mary's Yachting Center in Drayden. The marina, which was formerly known as Dennis Point Marina,

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Hi. My name is Daisy. I got out of my family's fence yesterday off of Shady Mile Drive in Lexington Park. I have tan/blonde medium length hair. I weigh about 16 pounds and have been spayed.

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Get ready to race and rumble with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. at your library! On Saturday, March 24, 2012, Calvert Library in Prince Frederick will partner with Lusby Play 'n Trade to offer two Wii gaming tournaments.

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WaitandSee

Per Verizon, a snapped cable in La Plata is causing residents to not be able to make outgoing landline calls.

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LHS09party

Summerseat Farm, Inc. donated a conservation easement on a 120-acre historic farm to the Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) and the Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust that will protect the scenic, natural and historic resources on the land forever.

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SoMarylander

The St. Mary's County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to give a preference in procurement to local businesses. The decision to proceed came after a presentation Tuesday by the county's Chief Financial Officer Elaine Kramer.

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Huntingtown Cub Scout Pack 903 participated in three events in one week spreading Holiday cheer throughout.

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How can we instill in our children an appreciation for what they already have -- especially when the people around them seem to have just about everything?

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With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums, theaters and a dynamic skyline there's always plenty to do in New York City … the city that never sleeps! Even with cold winds blowing (and perhaps a snowflake or two) New York City is transformed into a winter wonderland.

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The Accokeek Foundation was recognized last week by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement as a 2011 honorable mention recipient of the Board Leadership Award.

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This month is officially designated by Congress as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In conjunction with the month, the St. Mary's County Commission for People with Disabilities has announced four awards for workplace excellence.

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After hearing outrage from citizens in Charles County for months, Charles County Emergency Services made some changes to the most controversial points of its proposed animal regulation changes.

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CRE-Guy

Back then they were a new club looking for a way to contribute to their community. That was 1967 and what the Seventh District Optimist Club chose has survived those 44 years to become one of the premier attractions in Southern Maryland.

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hamm-wife

Did you know that the Tri-County Animal Shelter receives on average more than 500 cats a month from the community? These cats are looking for a loving home to call their own. Visit the Tri-County Animal Shelter on any Thursday through Saturday in October to adopt a cat for free!

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St. Mary's County Public Schools has been notified by the Emergency Operations Center that Wildewood Parkway is closed between Wildewood Drive and Hickory Nut due to a gas leak.

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Maria Morgan is reportedly out of the coma she has been in since she was critically incurred in an accident on July 11 at Route 235/Millstone Landing Road intersection in California. Morgan is the wife of St. Mary's County Commissioner County Commissioner Todd Morgan.

3 Comments as of 9/23/2011 3:49 PM, Last Comment by

paxxie

The 88th Charles County Fair kicked off on Thursday with a renewed emphasis on education. The first fair was in 1924, and has gone on every year in the face of depression, war, even occurring in 2001 days after the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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