SMCM Volleyball Falls to Shenandoah Before Playoff Opener
St. Mary's College won the first set but lost 3-1 to Shenandoah in its regular-season finale. The 21-6 Seahawks host Penn State Abington in the playoffs Nov. 7.
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SMCM Men’s Season Ends on Golden Goal in Semifinal
Fourth-seeded St. Mary's College fell 2-1 in double overtime at top seed Penn State Abington in the United East semifinals, ending its season at 9-9-1.
New State Tracker Weighs AI’s Toll, Gains for Maryland Jobs
Comptroller Brooke Lierman's new AI tracker cites a model ranking Maryland third among states for projected AI job losses, at 7.2% of jobs.
Leonardtown’s Bryan Sends SMCM Women to 3rd Straight Final
Charlotte Bryan scored in the 50th minute and Breanna Brown made six saves as No. 3 SMCM beat Penn College 1-0 to reach Saturday's United East final.
Charles Biomedical Seniors Take the Hippocratic Oath
Charles biomedical sciences seniors received white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath. Career and technical education applications close Nov. 13.
Anne Arundel’s Bedell Named Maryland Superintendent of Year
Anne Arundel schools chief Mark Bedell is Maryland's 2027 Superintendent of the Year and will represent the state in the AASA national program.
Charles Students Paddle Into Green Careers at Smallwood
Indian Head Elementary and Glymont Middle students canoed Mattawoman Creek at Smallwood State Park to learn about outdoor and environmental careers.
Randy Guy to Close Out 12-Year Presidency Nov. 17
Term-limited St. Mary's Commissioner President Randy Guy says Nov. 17 is his last meeting; his successor takes the chair Dec. 1.
Charles Planners Say No to Retroactive Falcon Ridge Rule
Charles planners recommend denying SRA 26-01 unless its Jan. 1 retroactive date is cut and progress becomes measurable. The plan now goes to commissioners.
La Plata Forest Rules Rewrite Heads to Dec. 1 Hearing
La Plata is updating its forest conservation ordinance to match new state rules. DNR signed off Oct. 13, and a public hearing is set for Dec. 1.
Boafo Wins 5th District; Chaffee Carries Calvert, St. Mary’s
Democrat Adrian Boafo leads Chris Chaffee 68% to 31% for Steny Hoyer's 5th District seat, but Calvert and St. Mary's voters backed the Republican.
Deer Firearms Season Opens Nov. 28 After Harvest Drop
Maryland's deer firearms season runs Nov. 28-Dec. 12. Last season's harvest fell in Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's and Anne Arundel counties.
Tractor Supply Stores Mark Hometown Heroes Day Saturday
Tractor Supply stores in Southern Maryland will host touch-a-truck events and give $250 each to local veteran and first responder groups Nov. 7.
More Charles Students Eligible for Sports After Policy Shift
A CCPS report for the Nov. 10 board meeting shows eligibility for sports and activities rose after Charles eased its rules. Vans and test data also on tap.
Eagle Point Is First Test of New State Forest Law
Eagle Point, a Waldorf affordable housing plan, would clear 2.88 forested acres and offset 60% offsite, the first case under Maryland's new forest rules.
Mail Count Resumes as Several SoMD Races Stay Tight
Maryland's mail-in ballot count resumed Thursday with 230,000+ ballots left statewide. An 83-vote Calvert Orphans' Court gap leads SoMD's close races.
Solomons Volunteer Ed Gies Earns Calvert DAR Service Award
Calvert's DAR chapter honored Ed Gies, who has given 5,000-plus hours to the Calvert Marine Museum since 2008, with its Community Service Award.
Santa Goes Scuba Diving in Leonardtown Dec. 12
Ages 10 and up can learn scuba basics and pose underwater with Santa Dec. 12 at the St. Mary's Wellness & Aquatics Center. Cost is $10 for residents.
Operation Santa Opens Sign-Ups; Letter Picks Start Nov. 16
USPS Operation Santa registration is open. Approved adopters can pick children's letters starting Nov. 16 and must ship gifts by Dec. 12.
Annapolis, Eastern Shore Hit Peak Fall Color This Week
DNR says Annapolis, Baltimore and the Mid-Shore are at peak color while Western Maryland is past it. Foresters warn fall wildfire season is starting.
Maryland Casinos Take In $159.7M in October, Down 1.4%
Maryland's six casinos took in $159.7 million in October, down 1.4% from a year ago, sending $49.8 million to the Education Trust Fund.
Jury Convicts Annapolis Man in Sledgehammer Attack
An Anne Arundel jury convicted Ramon Antonio Rivas-Portillo, 37, of attempted second-degree murder for a June sledgehammer attack. Sentencing is Jan. 8.
Guns, Suspected Fentanyl Seized in Lexington Park; 2 Charged
St. Mary's detectives seized suspected fentanyl, K2, a shotgun and a loaded rifle on Sewell Road in Lexington Park. Two face drug and gun charges.
Astronaut Mark Polansky Brings Space Week to Charles Schools
Former shuttle commander Mark Polansky visits Charles middle schools Nov. 16-20, ending with a public Community Night at the Richmond Science Center.