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Gov. Moore Designates Three Charles County Opportunity Zones Including Morgantown Power Plant Site

LA PLATA, Md.– Governor Wes Moore recently announced that Maryland selected 114 census tracts for designation under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Charles County will have three designated Opportunity Zones under the new program: two in Waldorf and one in the Newburg/Morgantown area. Opportunity Zones 2.0 incorporates changes made to the federal program in 2025 to encourage long-term private investment in communities with strong growth potential.

Charles County, MD · 3d
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Chesapeake Beach Businesses Could Face New Sign Rules By May

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — Chesapeake Beach businesses could have until May to bring certain signs into compliance with proposed town rules, while a separate ordinance would change how Board of Appeals members participate in zoning hearings. The Town Council discussed both proposals at its Nov. 10 work session. The...

Chesapeake Beach, MD · 23h
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Looking For Thanksgiving Pies? Here Are 8 Places To Buy Them In Southern Maryland

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without dessert, and for many families, that means making room for a slice of pie. Whether it’s a traditional pumpkin pie, a sweet pecan filling, a fruit-filled favorite or something a little different, local bakeries and small businesses across Southern Maryland offer plenty of options for the holiday table.

Southern Maryland, MD · 2d
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Patuxent Boys Basketball Aims Higher After First Playoff Win In 12 Years

LUSBY, Md. — After making a breakthrough in the postseason last winter, Patuxent High School boys basketball coach Nathaneal Exume and the Panthers enter the upcoming season looking to take another step forward while developing a young group of players. The Panthers are coming off a season in which...

Lusby, MD · 1d
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Calvert High School Gets Approval For $200K Grant For Parking Lot And Stadium Lighting Upgrades

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) can move forward with a grant for parking lot and stadium entrance lighting improvements at Calvert High School. Presenting at the Nov. 5 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Chief Financial Officer Christine Jewett said that the project will replace existing lighting with more modern LED technology. It will improve lighting around the parking lot, the stadium entrance and pedestrian accessways.

Prince Frederick, MD · 1d

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Pet Of The Week: Meet Poppa, A St. Mary’s County Shelter Dog Looking For A Home

CALIFORNIA, Md. — A few steps into a walk, Poppa turns his head. His forehead wrinkles bunch up as he looks over his shoulder to see if you’re still there. Then he carries on, only to check again a little farther along. During The BayNet’s Nov. 7 visit...

California, MD · 3d

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New Lexington Park Arts Center To Offer 24-Hour Access, Welding, Pottery, 3D Printing And More

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A 5,000-square-foot renovation at the historic Carver Recreation Center is bringing a new community arts center and makerspace to Lexington Park, featuring woodworking, welding, pottery, 3D printing and plans for 24-hour access for qualified members. The Carver Community Arts Center & Makerspace will hold a...

Lexington Park, MD · 1d

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‘Home For The Holidays’ Brings Santa And A Lighted Car Show To Leonardtown Dec. 5

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Santa is set to make his grand entrance at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Dec. 5, and The BayNet is giving away four family ticket packs to “Home for the Holidays.” Each pack includes two adult tickets and two children’s tickets.

Leonardtown, MD · 1d

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$534,000 Approved For St. Leonard Elementary’s New Playground

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — St. Leonard Elementary School is getting a major playground update. Calvert County’s Board of Education (BOE) approved a $534,443.56 contract at its Nov. 5 meeting for a new playground at the school with GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation. The proposed project includes demolition and removal...

Prince Frederick, MD · 23h

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Resurfacing project coming to MD 331 in Dorchester Co.

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a multi-week resurfacing project on MD 331 (Rhodesdale Vienna Road) on Thursday. Beginning Nov. 12, crews will begin resurfacing on MD 331, between Indiantown Road and the eastbound US 50 (Ocean Gateway) ramps. The project...

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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Social Coffeehouse & Cocktail Bar to open in Bel Air this December

Social Coffeehouse & Cocktail Bar, the dual-concept neighborhood spot known for both its locally roasted coffees and handcrafted cocktails in Leonardtown, Md., is preparing to open its second location in downtown Bel Air in December. The new space, called “Social on Bond,” will be located on the ground floor of The Standard on Bond, the new five-story mixed-use building located at 128 North Bond Street. Here are the details provided:

Bel Air, MD · 1d

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Kent Island vs. Lackey Football Live Stream: How to Watch Maryland High School Playoff Game Tonight

Watch Kent Island vs. Lackey football live Nov. 12, 2026. Get the 6 p.m. kickoff time, MPSSAA playoff preview and NFHS Network streaming details.

Stevensville, MD · 17h

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North Point girls flag football falls in semifinals; Calvert High headed to finals

One year after its inaugural season could be largely described as patently mediocre, the North Point High School girls flag football team was clearly among the most improved squads in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference this fall. On Tuesday evening, the Eagles came painstakingly close to completing an improbable journey when they suffered a 32-26 setback against defending 4A/3A state champion Clarksburg High in one of two state semifinals. North Point (12-2) had actually scored first on Tuesday then the Eagles countered a Coyotes’ answer with one of their own for a 12-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. One year earlier the Eagles endured a modest 4-6 regular season then won a pair of regional playoff games before falling to Wise in the region final. This year North Point was the SMAC regular season champion and later upended Wise in the region playoffs and Tuesday it hosted the state semifinals against the two-time defending state champions. “We’re definitely heading in the right direction,” said North Point second-year coach Davon Muhammad, a Gwynn Park High alum who is also the College of Southern Maryland women’s basketball head coach. “This team improved considerably from last year when we only

Waldorf, MD · 2d

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Calvert High School Wrestling Match Times for 2026-27 Season in Prince Frederick

Calvert High School wrestling matches in Prince Frederick, Maryland, generally start at 5:30 p.m., although some matches are scheduled at 5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., depending on the date and opponent. This schedule reflects the program’s effort to offer structured competitive opportunities for its wrestling team throughout the 2026-27 season.

Prince Frederick, MD · 1d

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Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Waldorf After Testing Positive Near Homes

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Maryland, prompting a warning from health officials for anyone who may have come into contact with the infected animal. The Charles County Department of Health confirmed that the raccoon tested positive on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the area of Poplar Hill Road …

Waldorf, MD · 2d

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Shops At Waldorf To Celebrate Christmas And Hanukkah Together At ‘Light Up The Season’ Free Black Friday Event

WALDORF, Md.– The Shops at Waldorf Center, an open-air power center located just minutes from the Capital Beltway in Waldorf, Maryland (www.theshopsatwaldorfcenter.com), invites the community to a “Light Up the Season” celebration honoring the diverse holiday traditions of Charles County. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a...

Waldorf, MD · 1d

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The Winter GUIDE Is Here: Charles County Rolls Out Seasonal Events, Programs And Sports Leagues

LA PLATA, Md.– The Charles County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism winter edition of The GUIDE is now available online. You will find seasonal special events, various programs for youth, teens, and adults, sports clinics and leagues, and more. Online registration is happening now for all programs. For additional information, please feel free to contact us at 301-932-3470 or online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com.

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Dorchester County seeks state money to expand cancer screenings for firefighters

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – A simple blood test could give firefighters a heads up on their risk of being diagnosed with cancer, and Dorchester County is asking the state for money to help more of them get it. The county’s finance office, on behalf of the Dorchester County Volunteer Firefighters...

Dorchester County, MD · 1d

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Historic Cambridge school reopens as Boys & Girls Club and community center

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – A historic Cambridge school has a new purpose: giving young people in Dorchester County and beyond a place to go after the school day ends. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore celebrated the opening of its new Club at Mace’s Lane Community Center on Thursday. The center is in the former Mace’s Lane school, built in 1952 as an all-Black high school that served African American students from across Dorchester County during segregation.

Cambridge, MD · 13h