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418 Votes Behind, Scaggs Calls For Audit Of Calvert County Commissioner Race

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Republican Jason Scaggs has asked the Calvert County Board of Elections to audit the county’s at-large commissioners race and investigate reports involving mail-in and provisional ballots. His request comes as unofficial results put him 418 votes behind Democrat Judy Pedersen, who holds second place in the race for two at-large seats.

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Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Maryland: What the Law Says Now

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dangerous dog breeds banned in Maryland is a shorter list than most people expect. As of 2026, the state has no statewide breed ban, and the one county that long prohibited pit bull-type dogs repealed its ban in November 2025. What you can and cannot do with your dog now depends mostly on how the … This article, Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Maryland: What the Law Says Now , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Nevada: Criminal Charges, Reporting, and Lawsuits • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Kansas: What Each City Allows • Aggressive Dog Laws in Texas: What Owners and Victims Need to Know

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You’ll Find Real Maryland Stuffed Ham At These 5 Southern Maryland Spots

Ask anyone raised in St. Mary’s County about holiday food, and stuffed ham will come up fast. It is a corned ham with deep pockets cut into it, packed with chopped greens, onions, and spices, then cooked and sliced to show off those green ribbons. You will not find...

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Tom Clancy Sold Insurance In Calvert County Before Writing “The Hunt For Red October”

OWINGS, Md. — Tom Clancy was selling insurance in Owings when he found material for his first novel among his own customers. Some were former submariners who worked at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, and Clancy listened as they explained how the reactors worked and what the missiles could do.

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Pedersen, Stueckler Maintain Narrow Leads For Calvert County Commissioners As Final Ballots Are Counted

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — With only a handful of ballots left to count in Calvert County, updated numbers show key races remain close. The Calvert County Board of Elections added 903 provisional ballots to the count. An election official told The BayNet over the phone that there are 64 ballots left and they can accept mail-in ballots up until 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, as long as they are postmarked Nov. 3 or earlier.

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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 · 3d

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Pump Your Septic, Win Up To $500: Calvert County’s “Pump For The Bay” Contest Is On

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.– The Calvert County Environmental Commission encourages residents to participate in the “Pump for the Bay” contest for a chance to win prizes, including up to $500 in reimbursement for pumping out or upgrading a septic system. The contest is open to Calvert County residents...

Calvert County, MD · 2d

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9 Grocery Stores in Maryland Famous for Their Quality Meat Departments

One Maryland grocery store makes its own country sausage and will even prepare custom cuts of beef for your freezer. The meat counter also carries stuffed pork chops, porterhouse steaks, and fresh poultry. That’s a lot more tempting than grabbing the first plastic-wrapped package you see. At another family-owned...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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Maryland Road Closures Listed Saturday: I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and More

State records list planned closures on I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and other routes in Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland for Saturday, Nov. 14. The post Maryland Road Closures Listed Saturday: I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and More appeared first on TANTV .

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Easton Football Defeats Calvert to Advance in State Playoffs

EASTON, Md. – It was a dogfight, on the mid-shore between Easton vs. Calvert. The Cavaliers didn’t waste time. They go down the field immediately. First drive of the game, Lyndon Johnson throws a dime to Tristan Thomas for the touchdown. Easton responds immediately with a Ja’zir Dickerson...

Easton, MD · 1d

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Huntingtown Defeats Northern 35-16 To Advance To 2A State Quarterfinal

HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — Huntingtown High School defeated Northern High School 35-16 in a Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) Class 2A second round matchup Friday night, using a strong second-half performance to advance to the quarter finals. The Hurricanes previously defeated the Patriots 24-16 in October. Friday’s victory...

Huntingtown, MD · 1d

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Calvert Planning Commission To Hear Proposal To Ban Data Center Development

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Planning Commission will take public testimony Nov. 18 on a proposal to prohibit data centers in every county zoning district. If adopted, the ban would remain in place after the county’s six-month moratorium expires. The proposal, Text Amendment 26-31, would retain...

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Speed limit lowered on portion of Church Creek Road in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) is lowering the speed limit on a portion of Church Creek Road (MD 16) in Dorchester County. The speed limit on Church Creek Road, from Woods Road to Race Street (MD 341), will be lowered from...

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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Alice’s Landing nonprofit addresses domestic violence, homelessness in Southern Maryland

After 30 years in the nonprofit world, Phyllis Trouard of Leonardtown was tired of waiting for a solution to the domestic violence and homelessness crises facing Southern Maryland. “A group of us were standing out in the parking lot, and somebody says, ‘You know, we can do better,’” she said. “It went from ‘we can do better’ to ‘let’s just do it.’” This past summer, Trouard founded Alice’s Landing, a nonprofit organization focused on providing domestic violence survivors and unhoused individuals with shelter and resources to heal and thrive. “The problem in Southern Maryland is you can’t knock on a door and get help,” she said. “There’s no place for domestic violence to go, and restraining orders don’t stop anybody.” While the organization looks for a space to operate, Trouard has begun providing services such as safe sleep classes, diaper deliveries and financial counseling. She is working with children of domestic violence survivors, because growing up in that environment can impact not only their mental health but their future relationships, she said. “I think what happens though is that you get to a point in life where you have to either go ‘OK, let’s step in and do something’ because

Leonardtown, MD · 1d

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Calvert Commissioners To Hold Five Hearings On Utilities, Property Rules And Local Projects

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County commissioners will hear public testimony Nov. 17 on how the county reserves water and sewer capacity, what it requires of property owners and how it would pay for work at two public facilities. A fifth hearing concerns a proposed private recycling facility and transfer station in Prince Frederick.

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From JV To Varsity Standout: Carter Hoffman’s Rise At Patuxent

LUSBY, Md. — When Carter Hoffman first started playing basketball at Patuxent High School, he was still learning the fundamentals of the game. Now, the 6-foot-3 junior is becoming an important part of the Panthers’ program, bringing versatility, energy and leadership to the court. Hoffman plays primarily small...

Lusby, MD · 1d

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Inside The Nook Tattoo Studio’s New California Location, Every Station Tells A Story

CALIFORNIA, Md. — People lined the sidewalk outside The Nook Tattoo Studio on Friday, Nov. 13, as members of the team gathered beneath a grand opening banner to cut the ribbon at their new location. Inside, the artists’ stations offered four different views of the same studio, from a wall of framed photographs at Kar’s station to Sailor Moon artwork at Faith’s and a pink gallery wall at Candace’s.

California, MD · 1d

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THE BIG SPIN Gives Charles County Woman Her Second Big Lottery Win

“Spaghetti Grandma,” a Lottery player from Charles County, is all smiles — though hidden — after winning $110,000 on THE BIG SPIN. The ticket she redeemed was the game’s last top-prize winner. A Charles County woman is celebrating a big Maryland Lottery win. She made her...

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Calvert Schools Reports 43% Decrease In Bullying Incidents

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County Public Schools reported promising improvements in school safety at last week’s Board of Education meeting. Representatives for the district’s Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee presented a 2026 draft report that highlighted a 43% drop in bullying incidents that led to a referral and a 27% reduction in reported school safety incidents between the 2021-22 school year and the present.

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