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Waldorf Teen Accused Of Pistol-Whipping Man, Stealing iPhones, Cash And Moose Knuckle Jacket

WALDORF, Md. — An 18-year-old Waldorf man is facing seven criminal charges, including four felony charges, including armed robbery, after authorities say he struck another man in the head with a handgun during an alleged robbery in Waldorf. Mekhi Ulyssess Nathan, 18, of Waldorf, was arrested Oct. 8, 2026,...

Waldorf, MD · 2h
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Rabies case confirmed in Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE — A confirmed rabies case in Cambridge is keeping pet owners on their toes. According to a Facebook post from the Dorchester County Dog Control, rabies was confirmed by the Talbot County Humane Society and the Dorchester County health department has been notified. John Griep, a spokesperson for the Dorchester County Health Department, told The Star Democrat that lab testing confirmed the kitten had rabies. In a Facebook post shared by Dorchester County Dog Control, a Cambridge resident said the kitten came from a feral cat colony and bit her when she tried to pick it up. The resident said she lives on Horns Point Road. “The person who was bitten is getting a series of rabies vaccinations. All animal bites, scratches, or other possible rabies exposure in Dorchester County must be immediately reported to our environmental health office at 443-521-4996,” Griep said. Officials advised, if you see an animal acting strange and aggressive please steer clear and contact the appropriate authorities in regards to next steps. Pet owners whose dog or cat has a run-in with a wild or stray animal should take a few steps right away to protect themselves and their animal, according to state and

Cambridge, 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 · 1d
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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Maryland Attorney General declines to charge deputies in fatal Brandywine crash

BRANDYWINE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown will not pursue criminal charges against two Charles County sheriff's deputies involved in a police pursuit that ended in a deadly crash in August. The Attorney General's Office said an investigation found the deputies did not commit a crime under Maryland...

Brandywine, MD · 16h

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Wagon Rides, Christmas Crafts And Curious Goats Await At Sotterley’s Winter Village

HOLLYWOOD, Md.– Historic Sotterley is welcoming families and visitors to the Winter Village, a festive holiday experience filled with seasonal activities and family-friendly fun. Guests can enjoy a variety of attractions, including:. A Winter Village Model Train Display. Ornament Decorating. A Holiday Scavenger Hunt on a Wagon Ride. Guests...

Hollywood, MD · 1d

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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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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 20h

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Crab-mas At Piney Point Lighthouse!

LEONARDTOWN, Md.– The St. Mary’s County Museum Division invites families to kick off the holiday season at “Christmas at Piney Point Lighthouse: A Family Tradition” on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5-8 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature...

Leonardtown, MD · 1d

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From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Waldorf

WALDORF, Md. (7News) — Residents of Waldorf are being warned of a raccoon that tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. The Charles County Health Department says the raccoon was discovered in the area of Poplar Hill Road and Breconridge Drive. Rabies is a disease of animals and people that...

Waldorf, MD · 17h

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Cambridge proposes alliance between Dorchester County's municipalities

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The city of Cambridge wants to strengthen collaboration between the county’s municipalities. City of Cambridge Mayor Lajan Cephas Bey proposed the “Dorchester County Municipal Alliance” at a City Council meeting this week. It would bring together leaders from the county’s eight towns and the city, which is the county seat. Cambridge officials and leaders from the towns would meet quarterly to discuss challenges, opportunities, and best practices.

Cambridge, MD · 15h