# charles county (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover charles county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Puddin’ Pops Off: Baltimore Woman Spins Her Way To $60,000](https://thebaynet.com/puddin-pops-off-baltimore-woman-spins-her-way-to-60000/) _2026-08-23 · Maryland Lottery · The BayNet_ BALTIMORE, Md. – A Baltimore woman is the seventh winner to come to Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to spin The Big Spin Wheel. The anonymous winner spun her way to a $60,000 prize. “It was a great experience. I enjoyed being here,” said the winner, who is using the alias Puddin’. One of the \[…\] The post Puddin’ Pops Off: Baltimore Woman Spins Her Way To $60,000 appeared first on The… ## [St. Mary’s Schools Expect Fully Staffed Classrooms For First Time Since Before Pandemic](https://thebaynet.com/st-marys-county-schools-classroom-staffing/) _2026-08-23 · Nicholaus Wiberg · The BayNet_ LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is expected to begin the 2026-27 school year with every classroom appropriately staffed, a milestone the district has not reached since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Superintendent Scott Smith told the Board of Education during its Aug. 19 meeting. “If all things hold true, every single classroom \[…\] The post St. Mary’s Schools Expect… ## [A New Beginning: Construction Underway At Maryland’s James Island](https://thebaynet.com/a-new-beginning-construction-underway-at-marylands-james-island/) _2026-08-23 · Bay Journal - Jeremy Cox · The BayNet_ Barely three months ago, there was nothing here but open water — about 12 vertical feet of it from the gray-green surface to the silty bottom. Now, there stands a brand-new dot of land. It’s small but has room for multi-ton construction vehicles to roam hither and yon on a 12-acre plain interspersed with \[…\] The post A New Beginning: Construction Underway At Maryland’s James Island appeared first… ## [Maryland Fishing Report – August 23](https://thebaynet.com/maryland-fishing-report-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Melanie · The BayNet_ ANNAPOLIS – Maryland anglers have a wide range of fishing opportunities this week from the freshwater areas to the brackish Chesapeake Bay and the salty Atlantic Ocean. In the Bay, recreational crabbing is very good and anglers are enjoying a wide variety of fishing. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Maryland recreational anglers that \[…\] The post Maryland Fishing Report – August… ## [The Bootleggers’ Trust: Inside Maryland’s Rebellious Prohibition Era](https://thebaynet.com/maryland-prohibition-bootleggers-trust/) _2026-08-23 · Spooky Solomons, Adam Tremper · The BayNet_ ANNAPOLIS, Md. — After the United States passed the Volstead Act in October 1919, creating a federal enforcement mechanism for Prohibition, most states followed suit with their own enforcement laws. Maryland did not. When the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxicating liquor became illegal nationwide on Jan. 17, 1920, Maryland took an unusual position. Maryland \[…\] The post The… ## [Calvert County Approves More Than $109K For Public Safety, Sheriff’s Office Staffing](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-public-safety-funding/) _2026-08-23 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved more than $109,000 in state and federal grant funding Aug. 18 for emergency management projects as well as recruitment and retention efforts at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Both items passed as part of the BOCC’s consent agenda without discussion. The larger \[…\] The post Calvert County Approves More… ## [Calvert Library Gets $50,075 Boost For Staffing And Technology](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-library-state-funding-increase/) _2026-08-23 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert Library will use an additional $50,075 in state aid to hire a part-time human resources specialist and replace information technology equipment under a budget amendment approved Aug. 18. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the adjustment as part of its consent agenda without discussion. No additional county \[…\] The post Calvert Library… ## [Calvert County Raises Development Rights Purchase Price To $6,500](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-development-rights-price/) _2026-08-23 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County will offer landowners $6,500 for each transferable development right purchased through its agricultural preservation programs during fiscal 2027. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the price Aug. 18 and directed the Department of Planning & Zoning to open the annual Purchase and Retirement Fund application cycle. \[…\] The post… ## [Calvert County: Curb Work Begins Monday on Farren Avenue in Solomons](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-curb-work-begins-monday-on-farren-avenue-in-solomons/) _2026-08-23 · Calvert County Government · The BayNet_ The Calvert County Department of Public Works announces curb work will begin Monday, Aug. 24, on Farren Avenue in Solomons. Work is scheduled to be completed by Wednesday, Aug. 26. Work crews will start a curb replacement project along the roadway during regular business hours. The travel lane adjacent to the curb work will be \[…\] The post Calvert County: Curb Work Begins Monday on Farren Avenue… ## [Medevac Requested After 2-Year-Old Falls From Bleachers At Maryland International Raceway In Mechanicsville](https://thebaynet.com/medevac-requested-after-2-year-old-falls-from-bleachers-at-maryland-international-raceway-in-mechanicsville/) _2026-08-22 · Breaking News Reporter · The BayNet_ MECHANICSVILLE, Md. —— Emergency crews responded to Maryland International Raceway Saturday evening after a 2-year-old boy reportedly fell approximately 6 feet from the bleachers. The incident was reported around 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the raceway, located on Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville. According to emergency dispatch information, first responders requested a medical helicopter \[…\] The… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fq3gBYzILjT0) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Firefighters Battle Townhouse Fire On Hadley Drive In Waldorf](https://thebaynet.com/firefighters-battle-townhouse-fire-on-hadley-drive-in-waldorf/) _2026-08-22 · Breaking News Reporter · The BayNet_ WALDORF, Md. — Firefighters responded to a working townhouse fire Saturday evening after a caller reported a dryer on fire inside a home on Hadley Drive. According to emergency dispatch records, the incident was reported at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2026. The caller reported that a dryer located toward the rear of the \[…\] The post Firefighters Battle Townhouse Fire On Hadley Drive In… ## [13-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Golf Cart Overturns In Leonardtown](https://thebaynet.com/medevac-requested-after-reported-golf-cart-crash-in-leonardtown/) _2026-08-22 · Breaking News Reporter · The BayNet_ LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon after a golf cart carrying four people reportedly overturned near Society Hill Road and Spring House Lane in Leonardtown, leaving a 13-year-old girl with a serious ankle injury. The incident was dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. Aug. 22 in the area of the 40800 block of Spring \[…\] The post 13-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Golf Cart… ## [IndyCar Makes History With First-Ever Race Through Washington, D.C.](https://thebaynet.com/indycar-washington-dc-freedom-250/) _2026-08-22 · Zachary Kimmel · The BayNet_ WASHINGTON — For the first time, IndyCar will race through the streets of the nation’s capital Sunday, with the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix bringing the series to Washington, D.C., as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The 147-lap, 250-mile race will take place on a temporary 1.7-mile street circuit surrounding the National \[…\] The post IndyCar Makes History With… ## [CCSO Warrant Unit and U.S. Marshals Task Force Seek Fugitive Wanted in Armed Carjacking and Robbery](https://thebaynet.com/ccso-warrant-unit-and-u-s-marshals-task-force-seek-fugitive-wanted-in-armed-carjacking-and-robbery/) _2026-08-22 · Charles County Sheriff's Office · The BayNet_ CHARLES COUNTY – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, is actively seeking the whereabouts of David Thomas Alston, age 21, of Indian Head, MD. Alston is wanted in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred in May of this year. A warrant for \[…\] The post CCSO Warrant Unit and U.S. Marshals Task Force… ## [Prince George’s Parks Announces September Lineup of Festivals, History Events And Live Entertainment](https://thebaynet.com/prince-georges-parks-announces-september-lineup-of-festivals-history-events-and-live-entertainment/) _2026-08-22 · Martel Spears · The BayNet_ RIVERDALE, Md. — Prince George’s County residents will have several opportunities to explore local history, culture, music and community events throughout September as the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation rolls out its fall programming. The schedule includes free and low-cost events across the county, ranging from museum experiences and cultural festivals to wine and \[…\] The post Prince… ## [Thomas Stone Football Emphasizes Toughness, Relentless Effort Entering 2026](https://thebaynet.com/thomas-stone-football-toughness-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Zachary Kimmel · The BayNet_ WALDORF, Md. — Thomas Stone High School football coach Riley Cannon wants his team to understand that success is built one choice at a time. Cannon said the Panthers have spent the offseason emphasizing the importance of making the right decisions every day, both on and off the field. “We’ve really focused this offseason on \[…\] The post Thomas Stone Football Emphasizes Toughness, Relentless Effort… ## [What To Do If A Fox, Beaver Or Other Wild Animal Shows Up Near Your Maryland Home](https://thebaynet.com/maryland-wildlife-encounters/) _2026-08-22 · Katie Callander · The BayNet_ CALIFORNIA, Md. — Marylanders do not have to travel deep into the woods to encounter wildlife. A fox can cross a suburban yard, a beaver can appear near a neighborhood pond and other wild animals may turn up along trails, roads or waterfront property. For residents of Maryland, development and natural habitat often sit close together. That \[…\] The post What To Do If A Fox, Beaver Or Other Wild… ## [TR Kids Club Offers Sensory-Friendly Glow In The Park Night In Leonardtown](https://thebaynet.com/tr-kids-club-offers-sensory-friendly-glow-in-the-park-night-in-leonardtown/) _2026-08-22 · JB - Senior News Producer · The BayNet_ LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is inviting children with disabilities to a sensory-friendly evening of playground activities and glow-in-the-dark fun during its next TR Kids Club Parents Night Out event. The “Glow in the Park” program will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Leonard Hall \[…\] The post TR Kids Club Offers Sensory-Friendly Glow In The Park… ## [St. Mary’s Schools Expand SchooLinks Career Planning Program Beginning In Sixth Grade](https://thebaynet.com/smcps-schoolinks-st-marys-county/) _2026-08-22 · Nicholaus Wiberg · The BayNet_ LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is expanding its SchooLinks college and career planning program, beginning with students in sixth grade, allowing them to explore potential careers and build academic plans around their interests, strengths and skills. The district piloted the SchooLinks program at Chesapeake Public Charter School and Spring Ridge Middle \[…\] The post St.… ## [From Food Truck To Storefront: The Novel Bakery Is Coming To Chesapeake Beach](https://thebaynet.com/the-novel-bakery-chesapeake-beach/) _2026-08-22 · Luke Erly · The BayNet_ CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — After building a loyal following with a food trailer, book-inspired scones and weekly sellouts at the North Beach Farmers Market, Josey Bozzo is preparing to turn the page on The Novel Bakery’s biggest chapter yet: a permanent storefront. At 3737 Chesapeake Beach Road, Bozzo and her team are working hard to \[…\] The post From Food Truck To Storefront: The Novel Bakery Is… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EiMzy5qJpTee) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Calvert County Plans $81.3 Million Bond Sale To Fund More Than 60 Projects](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-bond-sale-capital-projects/) _2026-08-22 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County is preparing to issue approximately $81.3 million in bonds to finance more than 60 previously approved school, road, public safety, government, water and sewer projects. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a resolution Aug. 18 authorizing the county to borrow up to $84 million following a \[…\] The post Calvert County Plans $81.3… ## [Nearly $170 Million In Local Funding Confirmed For Calvert County Schools](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-school-funding-169-million/) _2026-08-22 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County has formally certified nearly $169.8 million in recurring local funding for Calvert County Public Schools for fiscal 2027. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized its president Aug. 18 to sign the annual budget certification statement required by the Maryland State Department of Education. The document confirms \[…\] The post Nearly… ## [Waldorf Woman Accused Of Driving F-150 Reported Stolen As Witness Fell From Back](https://thebaynet.com/waldorf-stolen-f150-charges/) _2026-08-22 · BayNet Crime Reporter · The BayNet_ WALDORF, Md. — A 23-year-old Waldorf woman is facing two misdemeanor charges after investigators say surveillance video showed her entering and driving away in a Ford F-150 that had been reported stolen from a hotel property where she had previously been barred. Alize Margaret Phipps, 23, of Waldorf, is charged with unauthorized removal of a \[…\] The post Waldorf Woman Accused Of Driving F-150… ## [SoMD Weather for Saturday, August 22, 2026](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/somd-weather-for-saturday-august-22-2026/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ SOUTHERN MARYLAND — A wetter and potentially more disruptive weather pattern is expected across Southern Maryland on Saturday, Aug. 22, with periods of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding. The National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington office said thunderstorms Saturday will bring heavy rainfall that could result in isolated instances of \[…\] ## [RABIES ALERT: Residents Urged To Stay Vigilant As Bat In Waldorf, Skunk In Port Tobacco Test Positive](https://thebaynet.com/rabies-alert-residents-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-bat-in-waldorf-skunk-in-port-tobacco-test-positive/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Writer · The BayNet_ CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — The Charles County Department of Health is alerting residents and visitors after a skunk in Port Tobacco and a bat in Waldorf tested positive for rabies on Aug. 21, 2026. The skunk was identified in the vicinity of Plenty Highlands Place in Port Tobacco. Anyone who or whose pet recently had \[…\] The post RABIES ALERT: Residents Urged To Stay Vigilant As Bat In Waldorf, Skunk… ## [Greenbelt Back In Play For FBI Headquarters After Federal Judge Blocks D.C. Move](https://thebaynet.com/fbi-headquarters-greenbelt-court-ruling/) _2026-08-21 · Martel Spears · The BayNet_ GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to relocate FBI headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., giving new life to Maryland’s years-long effort to bring the agency to Greenbelt. U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang ruled Aug. 17 that the federal government’s decision to abandon the previously \[…\] The post Greenbelt Back In Play For FBI… ## [Aqualand Ship’s Store Sets May 1 Reopening Date As Seasonal Closure Is Approved](https://thebaynet.com/aqualand-ships-store-sets-may-1-reopening-date-as-seasonal-closure-is-approved/) _2026-08-21 · Jessica Jennings · The BayNet_ NEWBURG, Md. — Aqualand Marina and Campground now has at least one firm date on the calendar: AMO Ship’s Store is scheduled to reopen May 1, 2027, after a seasonal closure beginning Nov. 1. The Charles County Board of License Commissioners approved the temporary closure for the licensed establishment at 9700 Orland Park Road in \[…\] The post Aqualand Ship’s Store Sets May 1 Reopening Date As… ## [McKay’s Approved For Year-Round Tastings Ahead Of Charlotte Hall Opening](https://thebaynet.com/mckays-grapes-grains-gatherings-charlotte-hall/) _2026-08-21 · Sophia Blackwell · The BayNet_ CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. — After more than a year of planning and construction, McKay’s Grapes, Grains and Gatherings is moving closer to opening its doors with approval to offer beer, wine and liquor tastings throughout the year. The St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board unanimously approved the business’s 365-day tasting permit during its Aug. 13 \[…\] The post McKay’s Approved For Year-Round… ## [So Close! Waldorf Powerball Player Misses Jackpot By One Number, Wins $50K](https://thebaynet.com/so-close-waldorf-powerball-player-misses-jackpot-by-one-number-wins-50k/) _2026-08-21 · Maryland Lottery · The BayNet_ BALTIMORE – The Powerball jackpot is back down from the stratospheric range at $68 million after a $1.04 billion win last week in Illinois. But as the big prize is starting to build again, Maryland had a $50,000 third-tier winner in the Aug. 19 drawing on a ticket sold in Waldorf. Missing the big money \[…\] The post So Close! Waldorf Powerball Player Misses Jackpot By One Number, Wins $50K appeared… ## [Calvert County Approves Road Dedication Policy, Public Art Request And Tax Credit](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-road-dedication-policy/) _2026-08-21 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved three measures Aug. 18 involving land conservation, public art and honorary road dedications. All three passed as part of the BOCC’s consent agenda without discussion. Commissioners granted the Southern Calvert Land Trust a property tax credit for a conservation lot in the \[…\] The post Calvert County Approves… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kREuIVcKnBfe) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Lawmakers from six more states, including Maryland, back centrist ‘Promise to America’](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/lawmakers-from-six-more-states-including-maryland-back-centrist-promise-to-america/) _2026-08-21 · William J. Ford, Maryland Matters · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ A national Democratic centrist group announced Thursday that legislators from six more states, including Maryland, had signed the “Promise to America” pledge calling for common ground solutions, the first in what the group said would be a rollout to include all 50 states by Election Day. One of the state lawmakers is Sen. Joanne C. \[…\] ## [Maryland Launches $3M Zero-Interest Loan Fund for Nurses](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/maryland-launches-3m-zero-interest-loan-fund-for-nurses/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Maryland will offer zero-interest loans to nursing students under a new $3 million fund announced Thursday by Gov. Wes Moore and the national nonprofit Social Finance, aimed at addressing a shortage of roughly 7,000 open nursing positions statewide. The Maryland Pay It Forward Fund combines $2 million from the state’s Talent Innovation Fund with $1 \[…\] ## [One Number Short of Millions, Waldorf Ticket Wins $50K](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/one-number-short-of-millions-waldorf-ticket-wins-50k/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ A Powerball ticket sold in Waldorf is worth $50,000 after the Aug. 19 drawing, Maryland Lottery officials said, with the Charles County player matching four of the first five numbers plus the Powerball for the game’s third-tier prize. The winning ticket was sold at Korner Liquors, 3120 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. The winning numbers \[…\] ## [Calvert Sheriff’s Office Honors Teen Donor, Deputy Hero](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/calvert-sheriffs-office-honors-teen-donor-deputy-hero/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing two moments of community support this month. Brighton Bowie, a junior at Northern High School, organized a stuffed animal drive that collected nearly 30 new stuffed animals for the department. The animals will be placed in patrol vehicles across each district, giving deputies something to offer children they \[…\] ## [Navy Women’s Soccer Falls to Air Force](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/navy-womens-soccer-falls-to-air-force/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ The Navy women’s soccer team fell to Air Force 4-0 on Thursday night at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, dropping to 1-2 on the season in just the Midshipmen’s second meeting with the Falcons since 2002. Navy controlled much of the opening 19 minutes, with Sophia Ryan, Hannah Mulholland and Chiara Cosenza all putting shots \[…\] ## [Two SMCM Alumni Help USA 1 Win Sailing World Title](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/two-smcm-alumni-help-usa-1-win-sailing-world-title/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Two St. Mary’s College of Maryland alumni became world champions this month as Alex Curtiss ’16 and Madison Bashaw ’24 helped USA 1 win the World Sailing Team Racing World Championship, held Aug. 12-16 in Stockholm, Sweden. USA 1, based out of Newport Harbor Yacht Club in Newport Beach, California, beat USA 2 of Massachusetts \[…\] ## [Marlow Heights Community Center Project Earns Regional Construction Award](https://thebaynet.com/marlow-heights-community-center-award/) _2026-08-21 · Martel Spears · The BayNet_ MARLOW HEIGHTS, Md. — The newly renovated Marlow Heights Community Center has earned regional recognition for its construction and design. The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County’s Capital Planning and Development Division, and MCN Build received an ENR MidAtlantic Award of Merit in the Sports and Entertainment category for the community center \[…\] The post Marlow… ## [Calvert County Acknowledges Open Meetings Act Violations, Changes Procedures](https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-open-meetings-act-findings/) _2026-08-21 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) President Todd Ireland publicly acknowledged two state findings during the board’s regular meeting on Aug. 18 that the county failed to meet portions of Maryland’s Open Meetings Act when documenting several closed sessions. Ireland read summaries of opinions issued Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 \[…\] The post Calvert County… ## [Calvert County Approves New Five-Year Agreement For Annmarie Garden](https://thebaynet.com/annmarie-garden-agreement-calvert-county/) _2026-08-21 · John Collins · The BayNet_ PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center will continue operating on county-owned property in Solomons under a new five-year agreement approved Aug. 18. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the lease and operating agreement with the Koenig Private Foundation Inc. as part of its consent agenda. The agreement covers \[…\] The post Calvert County… ## [Win ZZ Top Tickets For Calvert Marine Museum Concert](https://thebaynet.com/zz-top-solomons-maryland-ticket-giveaway/) _2026-08-21 · Jessica Jennings · The BayNet_ SOLOMONS, Md. — Rock fans have a chance to win free tickets to see ZZ Top live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion. The BayNet is giving away tickets to the upcoming performance featuring ZZ Top with special guest George Thorogood & the Destroyers. Known worldwide as “That \[…\] The post Win ZZ Top Tickets For Calvert Marine Museum Concert… ## [Midshipmen Drop Season Opener at UC San Diego](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/midshipmen-drop-season-opener-at-uc-san-diego/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ The Navy men’s soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 7-0 loss at UC San Diego on Thursday night, falling behind early and unable to slow the Tritons’ attack in the second half at Triton Soccer Stadium in La Jolla, California. The result marked the first regular-season game for new head coach John Hackworth, \[…\] ## [Dry, Salty Bay Fuels Sea Nettle Surge](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/dry-salty-bay-fuels-sea-nettle-surge/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Dry weather, elevated salinity and warm water have combined to create especially favorable conditions for sea nettles across much of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay this summer, helping explain the heavy concentrations being reported by boaters, anglers and swimmers. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources said in its Aug. 19-25 fishing conditions forecast that Bay salinities are \[…\] ## [Hawks Open Season Today Against Harford at CSM Field](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/21/hawks-open-season-today-against-harford-at-csm-field/) _2026-08-21 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ The College of Southern Maryland men’s soccer team opens its 2026 season this afternoon under new head coach Scott Kopicko, hosting Harford Community College at 2 p.m. at the CSM Soccer Field in La Plata. Kopicko takes over a Hawks program that went 4-9-4 overall and 2-8-3 in Maryland JUCO play last season, competing in \[…\] ## [New Youth Roller Hockey Program Coming To Leonard Hall Recreation Center](https://thebaynet.com/new-youth-roller-hockey-program-coming-to-leonard-hall-recreation-center/) _2026-08-21 · JB - Senior News Producer · The BayNet_ LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is accepting registration for a new Youth Roller Hockey program at Leonard Hall Recreation Center, offering instruction for beginner and more experienced players ages 3 to 13. The program will be held Wednesday evenings from Sept. 16 through Nov. 4, 2026, at Leonard Hall Recreation Center, \[…\] The post New Youth Roller Hockey Program Coming… ## [St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces New School Zone Speed Camera Program Dates](https://thebaynet.com/st-marys-county-sheriffs-office-announces-new-school-zone-speed-camera-program-dates/) _2026-08-21 · St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office · The BayNet_ LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is correcting the implementation timeline originally announced for the School Zone Speed Camera Program. The August 7, 2026, news release incorrectly stated that the program would begin with a 15-day warning period on August 21, followed by the issuance of citations beginning September 7. In accordance \[…\] The post St. Mary’s County… ## [Charles Regional Respiratory Therapist Honored After Rapid Response Helps Save Patient](https://thebaynet.com/charles-regional-respiratory-therapist-honored-after-rapid-response-helps-save-patient/) _2026-08-21 · JB - Senior News Producer · The BayNet_ LA PLATA, Md. — A respiratory therapist at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center has been honored for patient safety after recognizing subtle changes in a patient’s condition and quickly activating a Rapid Response Team. The hospital announced Aug. 20, 2026, that Diana Windsor, RT, received the Shining Star for Patient Safety Award for \[…\] The post Charles Regional Respiratory… ## [New Self-Serve Sports Equipment Kiosks Open At Two St. Mary’s County Parks](https://thebaynet.com/new-self-serve-sports-equipment-kiosks-open-at-two-st-marys-county-parks/) _2026-08-21 · JB - Senior News Producer · The BayNet_ ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Visitors to two St. Mary’s County parks can now rent sports equipment on demand through new self-service kiosks powered by Rent.Fun. The kiosks are available at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park and Lexington Manor Passive Park, giving residents and visitors access to equipment even if they do not own their own \[…\] The post New Self-Serve Sports Equipment Kiosks Open At Two… ## [Lusby Man Arrested After Lost Phone Search Leads To Dispute In Chesapeake Beach; Woman Charged With Obstruction](https://thebaynet.com/lusby-man-arrested-after-lost-phone-search-leads-to-dispute-in-chesapeake-beach-woman-charged-with-obstruction/) _2026-08-21 · BayNet Crime Reporter · The BayNet_ CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — A disorderly conduct call at the Rod ‘N’ Reel parking garage led to the arrest of a 39-year-old Lusby man and an obstruction charge against a 26-year-old Lusby woman after authorities said an effort to locate a lost cellphone escalated into a dispute with security personnel and sheriff’s deputies. John Lawrence \[…\] The post Lusby Man Arrested After Lost Phone Search Leads… ## [Things To Do In Southern Maryland August 21 Through August 27, 2026](https://thebaynet.com/things-to-do-in-southern-maryland-august-21-through-august-27-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Jessica Jennings · The BayNet_ SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Summer may be winding down, but Southern Maryland’s calendar is still packed with reasons to get out of the house. This week brings live music, family activities, festivals, art, games and nights out across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Toot’s Bar keeps the fun rolling in Hollywood, including its Family Funday Luau \[…\] The post Things To Do In Southern Maryland… ## [New Liquor Store Approved For Point Lookout Road In Leonardtown](https://thebaynet.com/leonardtown-fine-wine-spirits-new-liquor-store/) _2026-08-21 · Sophia Blackwell · The BayNet_ LEONARDTOWN, Md. — A Point Lookout Road storefront that has housed liquor stores under different names is preparing for another fresh start with new owners and a new company. The St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board unanimously granted conditional approval Aug. 13 to Leonardtown Fine Wine and Spirits, a new liquor store planned for 25470 \[…\] The post New Liquor Store Approved For Point Lookout…