The guest speaker at the annual dinner of The Patuxent Partnership challenged its members to be innovative in the face of decreasing defense budgets. Director, Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini told the attendees, "It is an honor to be back

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A case involving Calvert County Government and a local developer who is refusing to construct a road as promised nearly a decade ago appears headed to court this summer.

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First Missionary Baptist Church has a lot for which to give praise. The church, which has its genesis in the early days of the Navy boomtown of Lexington Park, has grown to have the largest African-American congregation in St. Mary's County.

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Save the river! Many years ago, past Senator Bernie Fowler began wading into the Patuxent River in an effort to address and improve the water's declining quality. On Sunday, June 9, Jefferson Patterson Park...

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A dark force like cancer has a fight on its hands when the Superheroes of Southern Maryland are on the job. Several of the crusaders will be on the case Sunday, May 19 at Arick L. Lore American Legion Post #274 in Lusby to help their friend, Brad Koslofsky.

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sunshine17

One of the region's oldest churches was the venue for spring festival Saturday, May 11.

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The weather broke Saturday just in time for what is becoming a Southern Maryland rite of spring: the 11th annual Summerseat Farm Plant Sale. The event not only gives those with a green thumb the chance to stock up, but it also puts on display historic Summerseat Farm in Oakville in all its spring

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The Town of North Beach's fulltime employees will be receiving a 2.9 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) if the town's fiscal year (FY) 2014 budget is approved next month.

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The seven-member Chesapeake Beach Planning and Zoning Commission received a presentation Wednesday, May 8 from the architect and engineer of a multi-story building project that has already sparked controversy.

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The Ninth Annual St, Mary's Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) Animal Fair at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds offered something for everybody, be they two- or four-legged. The animals could rollick in the wading pool or sniff (things) to their heart's desire.

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lovebug

In March of this year the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office's alcohol enforcement coordinator parked across the street from Dew Drop Inn on Mervill Dean Road in Hollywood. From his vantage point Deputy First Class James Stone observed a bouncer leaving the bar with two Mason jars

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Red_Neckason

Students, staff, facility and members of the public on Friday, May 10 attended the annual Candle Light Vigil hosted by Great Mills High School's Gay Straight Alliance. The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is a student-run...

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JohnnyCFord

In addition to taking mom out to dinner, or treating her breakfast in bed or a box of candy, there are a number of events to take her to this weekend in St. Mary's County. Sotterley Plantation has events both Saturday and Sunday...

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Mike_Wilson

The St. Mary's County Commissioners have given Director of the Department of Human Resources Susan Sabo the additional; title and responsibility of chief of staff. In the position she will be responsible for the day-today operations of the county administrator's office.

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KMWills

The St. Mary's Alcohol Beverage Board has suspended the license of Loveville Tavern for 30 days effective immediately. The suspension came after a public hearing Thursday on allegations of five violations of board regulations and state law. The board also imposed fines totaling $1,000.

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After deferring action earlier this year, the Calvert County Commissioners approved a small plaque that will be placed on a new structure at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Dowell. The vote was taken during the board's May 7 meeting.

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In an effort to retain thousands of federal dollars needed to save the county's public transportation system, a majority of the Calvert County Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 7 to move forward with compliance of a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) mandate.

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The inaugural Pride in the Park Parade last year celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Naval aviation. This year, for the second annual parade in Lexington Park, another milestone Navy anniversary was recognized -- the 70th birthday of the commissioning of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in 1943.

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The Solomons Maritime Festival "harkens back to a simpler, slower time," according to the festival program. The annual event at Calvert Marine Museum was held Saturday under sunny skies and before crowds enjoying a multitude of activities for every age.

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North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer calls it "a houseful of memories." The Bayside History Museum reopened Saturday, May 4 in its new location.

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