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Gnawing problems: Greensboro park to close overnight for beaver trapping

GREENSBORO, Md. - The Town of Greensboro has announced that the Choptank River Park and its boat ramp will close daily from dusk to dawn while crews work to capture beavers that left several trees along the river damaged. The temporary closure takes effect immediately on Nov. 10, according to...

Greensboro, MD · 14h
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Calvert sheriff’s office investigating crash that killed man

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office revealed Nov. 5 that its crash reconstruction team is investigating the death of a 55-year-old Port Republic man in a vehicle crash that occurred last month. The deceased is identified as William Cordell Johnson. The sheriff’s office said he died a few days after the Oct. 22 incident. In their release, the sheriff’s office said a preliminary investigation shows Johnson was operating a multi-colored scooter-style motorcycle, and the vehicle was traveling north on Broomes Island Road near Hance Road. A black Mazda CX-90 SUV driven by Kayla Nicole Young, 29, of St. Leonard was also traveling north on Broomes Island Road. “Based on evidence and the initial scene investigation, the Mazda struck the motorcycle from behind, causing it to leave the roadway,” the sheriff’s office release stated. Johnson was flown to a trauma center. Young was not injured. Based on an alert the sheriff’s office issued Oct. 22, the collision occurred during the morning hours and traffic in the area was temporarily shut down. No charges were filed at the time. Investigation of the collision is headed by Deputy Anna Morrison of the sheriff’s office’s crash reconstruction team. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash

Calvert County, MD · 1d

Calvert Recorder

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New Northern Middle opens in Calvert County

Calvert public schools’ Superintendent Marcus Newsome noted it had been 22 months since his predecessor and other school and community leaders did the traditional moving of dirt with golden shovels. And now the new Northern Middle School has opened for learning. The project, which was slowed by weather and challenges in obtaining building materials, cost nearly $60 million, which was a combination of state and county funds. The three-story, 109,237-square-foot building, co-located with Northern High on Chaneyville Road in Owings, can accommodate 800 students. With its current enrollment at 715 there’s room for more, although it’s still Calvert County’s most populous middle school. “It takes every department in the school system to make this happen,” the superintendent said during his monthly report to the Calvert County school board Nov. 5. In a matter of hours, the new building went from being a storage site for unopened boxes and bare shelves into a new school. Newsome credited school staff, assisted by honor students from Northern High, with the move from the old school to the new building. “It’s looking amazing,” Ruth Ollie Reist, a Northern High junior and current student member of the board, said of the new facility. Reist was

Calvert County, MD · 19h

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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 · 1d
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As New Bay Bridge Advances, ESLC’s Steve Kline Seeks Funding to Protect the Shore

With the federal government’s recent approval of Maryland’s plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a project long measured in studies and proposals is moving closer to reality. The estimated $17.5 billion project could reshape travel across the region, but its effects may reach well beyond the bridge and its approaches.

Maryland · 2d

The Star Democrat

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Caroline County commissioners recognize National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, vote to close a road

DENTON — On Tuesday, the Caroline County commissioners recognized local organizations combatting hunger and homelessness and discussed the closing of a portion of Gooden Road. The session opened with a recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Commissioner Travis Breeding read a proclamation proclaiming November 15-21 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Caroline County. Breeding recognized specific local organizations including His Own Ministries, Martin’s House and Barn, the Caroline County Local Homeless Board, Caroline’s Helping Hands, Aaron’s Place, and Food for Learning. Stefanie Johnson, executive director of His Hope Ministries, and Cheryl Beulah, the executive director of Aaron’s Place, received the proclamation. On behalf of the Board, Breeding encouraged residents to learn about hunger and homelessness in their community, and to support local organizations that target these issues. Next, county attorney Stewart Barroll read a notice of the request for a road closure before opening a public hearing on the matter. In the notice, Barroll described a petition to close a portion of Gooden Road, “a short dirt road that connects Henderson Road, Route 311, and River Bridge Road, a short distance to the north of the town of Henderson in the First Election District of Caroline

Caroline County, MD · 14h

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Five Calvert Schools Earn Five Stars As District Outpaces State In Top Ratings

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Nearly 82% of Calvert County’s rated public schools earned four or five stars on Maryland’s latest school report card, compared with half of public schools statewide. Five Calvert schools received the highest five-star rating, up from three last year. The number receiving three...

Calvert County, MD · 1d

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Veterans Day events planned across Delmarva

DELMARVA -- Communities across Delmarva will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies, breakfasts and other events honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Here's a look at some of the events planned across the region:. Maryland. Wicomico County Veterans Memorial Ceremony. When: 11 a.m....

Delmarva Peninsula, DE · 13h

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Benedictine Opens Dugan Residential Hall

Benedictine celebrated the opening of new student residences on the Ridgely campus through a series of events held during the week of November 1st. The residences, known as Dugan Residential Hall, are named in honor of Sister Mary Agnes Dugan, who has provided over 50 years of dedicated service to Benedictine and hundreds of students.

Ridgely, MD · 1d

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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 · 21h

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Five Calvert Eagle Scouts Honored With Sheriff’s Salute

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.– The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to honor and congratulates Andrew Bisang, Roger Bredenkamp, Logan Oberg, Hunter Puryear and AJ Stoakley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 1429. On Oct. 18, 2026, Sheriff Ricky Cox presented each scout with...

Calvert County, MD · 1d

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Firefighters Extinguish John Deere Combine Fire In Prince Frederick

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Firefighters extinguished a fire involving a John Deere combine Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2026, in Calvert County. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 2:41 p.m. to the 3300 block of Adelina Road in Prince Frederick after callers reported a piece of agricultural equipment on fire.

Prince Frederick, MD · 11h

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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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Another gorgeous fall day before things turn grey to end week

Quiet weather around to start the week as high pressure takes control of the forecast to dry us out for at least a few days during the week. Another beautiful day is ahead of us today with lots of sunshine on this Tuesday with temperatures warming a bit with highs in the mid to upper 60s this afternoon. This will be thanks to a bit of a breeze that will pick up out of the west. The wind will be turning on us for the next couple of days starting with tonight as it turns more out of the north and northeast as we wake up on Wednesday morning.

Delmarva Peninsula, DE · 23h

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Calvert Commissioner, School Board Races Remain Tight Ahead Of Nov. 10 Ballot Count

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Two Calvert County races remain separated by fewer than 160 votes as candidates await additional ballot counting, with the next mail-in ballot canvass scheduled for 10 a.m. Nov. 10. Republican Jason Scaggs leads Democrat Judy Pedersen by 153 votes for the second at-large county commissioner...

Calvert County, MD · 1d

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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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Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Approve Pay Raises, Funding Requests at October 27 Meeting

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners held a two-part meeting on Tuesday, October 27, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Liberty Building. The afternoon session focused on the Annual Maryland Consolidated Transportation Plan Tour and a discussion of legislative priorities with the Eastern Shore Delegation. As part of the 2026...

Queen Anne'S County, MD · 1d

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Legion Craft Show Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season

The 40th Annual Craft Show kicked off the holiday shopping season at American Legion Caroline Post 29 in Denton on Saturday, Nov. 7. The two-day craft show is always the first full weekend in

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