5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (491+ words) UFCW Local 1994 representatives Ryan Conlon, left John Kilker and Raymun Lee, and bargaining team members Christopher Lindstrom, Jay Woodman and Krysta Wagner ratify first union contract on Aug. 27. After 14 hours of mediation this summer, and more than a year of…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (296+ words) Cousins bob in Lake Meade last weekend. I’ve had this dream for decades — a vivid one in which I’m stepping through the trees to arrive at the edge of a deep, placid lake. I’m always barefoot. A well-lit lakehouse glows…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (311+ words) Making sure Calvert’s public schools stay strong is the mission of Dona Ostenso, who had a 35-year career with the local system. To help continue that mission, she is one of four candidates vying for the two open at-large seats…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (503+ words) Sean Sayers, the new president of the Education Association of St. Mary’s County, shows off artwork in his office that highlights the plight of the modern day teacher. A few months into his term as president of the educators’ union,…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (216+ words) Tessa Young of Lusby, right, gives Kasandra Kelly of Waldorf a colorful temporary tattoo on her arm at Saturday’s Recovery Fest hosted by the Calvert County Health Department. MaryBeth Stroh of North Beach, owner of Chesapeake Tea Company, left, answers…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (465+ words) Attendees at Monday’s cooking demonstration make their own tacos with whole wheat tortillas. Rosaline Law of College Park, a health coach and founder of Heavenly Bodies, prepared the recipe. Rosaline Law of College Park, a health coach and founder of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (348+ words) For the first time in three years, Calvert’s government is ready for a sale. After holding a public hearing Aug. 18, the county commissioners voted unanimously to issue over $81 million in bonds — a combination of general fund and enterprise fund costs…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (537+ words) Community members connect with state colleges and universities at last year’s college and career open house hosted by the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. While past events consisted of a college and career open house, this year’s event,…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (364+ words) SoMdNews.com The St. Mary’s County Arts Council continued their year-long community arts activities on Saturday through a collaboration with the Southern Maryland Audubon Society. From noon to 4 p.m., visitors could stop by Lexington Manor Passive Park and…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (320+ words) The Calvert County race for two at-large seats on the local school board could be one for the books. Anne Jones, who retired two years ago after a long career as Windy Hill Middle’s school librarian, is one of four…...