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St. Mary’s County Election Update After Another Round Of Mail-In Ballots

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Curtis King widened his lead for the third St. Mary’s County Orphans’ Court seat from 60 to 618 votes after the county reported another batch of mail-in ballots Friday. The additional votes also narrowed the margins in all five county commissioner races, though each Republican candidate stayed ahead.

St Mary'S County, MD · 23h
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13-state Salmonella outbreak linked to Central Virginia oysters continues, at least 28 people sick

Central Virginia oysters linked to a 13-state outbreak are still testing positive for Salmonella, forcing state health officials to extend their ban on shellfish harvesting in the impacted waterway.

Northumberland County, VA · 3d

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Two-Week Shutdown Coming To Southern Community Center And Southern Pines In Lusby

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.– The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, advises residents that the Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center will be temporarily closed Monday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 22, for scheduled maintenance. Meals on Wheels will continue to be delivered as scheduled.

Lusby, MD · 2d
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Memorial service at veterans statue held in Solomons

On Sunday afternoon, several county residents, including many military veterans, attended the annual “On Watch Memorial Service” in Solomons. The event is held at the On Watch Sailor Memorial overlooking Solomons Harbor, which honors U.S. amphibious forces of World War II. The U.S. amphibious Forces Training Base was located at the end of the Dowell Peninsula from 1942 to 1945. The facility was the first of its kind. Over 68,000 servicemen trained there. A bronze statue, sculpted by Tobias Mendez, was dedicated at the site in 2007. Engraved bricks surrounding the statue are engraved with the names of men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. The ceremony's keynote speaker this year was Capt. Robert Chandler, Naval Air Station Patuxent River's commanding officer. Along with longtime Solomons resident Bob Priddy, a retired Air Force sergeant, Chandler laid a wreath at the base of the statue. The event was hosted by Calvert Marine Museum.

Solomons, MD · 1d

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Southern Maryland veteran reflects on Navy service on 100th birthday

When Charlie Simms first drove down to St. Mary’s County on his motorcycle in 1949, he had to stop at Hole in the Wall, a local bar, to ask for directions. The now traffic-congested Three Notch Road was a simple dirt path at the time, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River was one of the only landmarks for miles. Attendees at Hole in the Wall bar told Simms to “just keep driving.” Simms, who turned 100 last month, spent 23 years in the Navy. The Ridge resident first enlisted at the end of World War II when he was 17 and one of five children in Oklahoma. His son, Glen Simms, said his father enlisted to get “three meals a day and clothes.” “I stayed in the Navy” when the war ended, Charlie said. “I didn’t want to go back to Oklahoma. The Navy was good to me.” While stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, Charlie kept an eye on German prisoners. Years later, when he was flying the Berlin airlift, he reconnected with one of the prisoners at a restaurant. Over the years, he was stationed in Florida, Tennessee, California, Texas and Washington, D.C. The last location was where he met

St Mary'S County, MD · 3d

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Sheriff-Elect Mark Lewis Outlines Plans in Dorchester Co.

(DORCHESTER CO. Md ) – From Hurlock to downtown Cambridge. Dorchester County voters have made their choice, Mark Lewis will be the county’s new sheriff. We caught up with the sheriff elect about the first issues he plans to tackle after his swearing in. After winning the Republican...

Dorchester County, MD · 3d

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St. Mary’s health officer announces departure after 14 years

In her 14 years as health officer for the St. Mary’s County Health Department, Dr. Meena Brewster experienced a lot of firsts. From addressing the COVID-19 pandemic to building the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership and school-based health centers, Brewster said her focus always came back to serving the community and improving access to health and wellness resources. “I really wanted an opportunity to be on the front lines and to have direct impact and to really get to know the people that we’re serving and build those partnerships that are so key,” she said. Early next month, Brewster will be leaving the role, and while she has yet to announce her next position, she is looking forward to starting the next chapter of her public health career. “Fourteen years is a long time for any person’s life, and St. Mary’s has certainly been such a significant component of my life,” she said. “I feel really good about what we’ve built together as a community and as a health department team and our partnerships.” While public health focuses on responding to a community’s needs, the COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges for Brewster and other county leaders. “We really pulled together as

St Mary'S County, MD · 22h

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Ford Wins Appeal, $5.8 Million Jury Verdict Over La Plata Dealership Sale Overturned

LA PLATA, Md. — A Maryland appeals court has overturned a nearly $5.8 million jury verdict against Ford Motor Company in a yearslong legal battle over the sale of Hunt Ford, a longtime La Plata dealership, ruling that Ford had the legal right to intervene in the proposed sale.

La Plata, MD · 21h

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TidalHealth Mobile Mammography screenings for November 2026

SOMERSET, SUSSEX, WICOMICO and WORCESTER counties — TidalHealth Mobile Mammography brings 3D breast cancer screenings directly to communities across the Delmarva Peninsula, helping reduce barriers to care and improve access to early detection close to home. The program will offer the following screening events in November 2026:. Nov. 4:...

Wicomico County, MD · 5d

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In Southern Maryland, Retirees Are Finding Their People At This 55+ Community With A Shared Garden And Top-Tier Community Center

Retirement in Southern Maryland is getting a fresh twist, and it starts with a shovel and a seat at the community table. One grandmother bought several homes over her lifetime, yet her newest purchase here topped them all, and the shared garden was the feature she looked forward to most.

White Plains, MD · 7d

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Resurfacing work on MD 331 in Dorchester County begins Thursday

VIENNA, Md. — The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a road resurfacing project on MD 331, also known as Rhodesdale Vienna Road, in Dorchester County on Thursday, Nov. 12. The project will cover the section of MD 331 between Indiantown Road and the eastbound U.S....

Dorchester County, MD · 21h

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$529,000 In Salt Structure Improvements Confirmed For Maryland’s Southern Counties

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Calvert, St. Mary’s, Charles and Anne Arundel counties will receive upgrades to their salt structures over the next three years. The contract, totaling $529,340, was awarded to St. Mary’s Roofing and Home Improvement LLC at the Oct. 29 Board of Public Works (BPW) meeting. The State Highway Administration opened the bid process in May 2026 and notified possible contractors, with the intent to work with a small, local business. St. Mary’s Roofing and Home Improvement submitted a bid comparable to SHA’s estimate and confirmed that the work will be 100% performed by a state-certified small business.

Anne Arundel County, MD · 6h

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St. Mary’s School Board Advances $14.3 Million Capital Request Amid Aging Infrastructure, State Funding Shortfalls

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — The St. Mary’s County Board of Education advanced a $14.3 million fiscal 2028 local capital funding request to county commissioners during its Nov. 4 meeting, prioritizing aging school infrastructure, heating and cooling systems, roofing, and essential repairs as the district faces rising construction costs and increasingly limited state funding.

St Mary'S County, MD · 20h

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La Plata Lines The Streets For Annual Salute To Veterans Parade

LA PLATA, Md. — The sun was out in La Plata on Sunday, Nov. 8, and so were the neighbors. They lined the downtown sidewalks for the annual Salute to Veterans Parade, as riders on the American Legion Post 82 float waved to the crowd. Junior ROTC cadets from...

La Plata, MD · 20h

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Willing Helpers Society Gets $250,000 To Grow Its Reach In Charles County

LA PLATA, Md. — Food, warm clothing and help with everyday necessities have long been part of the Willing Helpers Society’s work. Now, a $250,000 state grant will help the La Plata organization expand the space supporting that community mission. The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the...

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Dorchester Planning Highlights: State Solar Law Limits County’s Authority

A proposed solar project on Taylor’s Island Road raised a larger question at the Dorchester County Planning Commission’s November 4 meeting: How much authority does the county still have over solar development?. Commissioners reviewed a proposed 2-megawatt community solar installation near Madison, but much of the discussion focused...

Dorchester County, MD · 1d

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Purple 'Barney' boxes put free naloxone within reach across Maryland’s Mid-Shore

EASTON, Md. - Purple boxes that have been popping up across Maryland’s Mid-Shore over the past few years hold free supplies that could save a life, and advocates say the need grows as winter approaches. The boxes, known as “Barneys” are stocked with naloxone, drug test strips and other...

Maryland · 15h

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Baltimore Lawyer Disbarred After Missed Trials, Unfiled Petitions Pile Up

A Baltimore attorney who has practiced law since 2002 has been disbarred after a judge found he repeatedly abandoned clients, lied about filing paperwork, and once skipped a client's trial to travel to the Caribbean. Roland Patrick Brown was disbarred by the Supreme Court of Maryland, which issued a brief per curiam order against him, with a full opinion expected later.

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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Salisbury landlord to pay $100,000 in settlement over alleged housing voucher discrimination

SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury-based landlord must pay $100,000 in civil penalties and change its rental practices under a settlement resolving allegations that it discriminated against people using housing vouchers, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has announced. Disney Properties LLC owns, operates, or manages approximately 100 rental properties on Maryland’s...

Salisbury, MD · 4d

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SUN: Under fire after series of deaths, Maryland corrections chief Carolyn Scruggs is out

How many inmates died in Maryland correctional facilities between December 2025 and January 2026?. Who will serve as the interim secretary of Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services?. What led to the scrutiny of Maryland’s correctional facilities under Carolyn Scruggs?. MARYLAND (WBFF) — Carolyn Scruggs is...

Maryland · 4d