A Maryland State Trooper was injured on June 11, 2024, when struck by a fleeing suspect’s vehicle during a theft pursuit in Calvert County. Deputies responded to a theft in progress at Harris Teeter in Dunkirk at around 4:02 p.m. and observed two male suspects escaping in a white Nissan Altima with stolen items. The suspects, later identified as Shadeed Gregory Graham, 23, of Capitol Heights, Malik Demencio Lewis, 27, of Hagerstown, and Jordan Green, 27, of Bowie, were pursued southbound on Rt. 4 near Lower Marlboro Road. Despite attempts by TFC Bauer, Trooper Bennett, and Lt. Tilley to stop ..read more

Maryland is expected to receive nearly $15 million as part of a $700 million multistate settlement with Johnson & Johnson for deceptive practices to promote its talc-based baby powder and shower products that allegedly caused cancer. Attorney General Anthony Brown (D), along with 42 other attorneys general, announced the settlement Tuesday, pending final court approval. “Many Marylanders who, for decades, trusted that the personal care products they were using were safe and pure, are now suffering horrific consequences. It is inexcusable,” Brown said in a statement. “We will hold com ..read more

Maryland’s Best, an agriculture and seafood marketing program under the Maryland Department of Agriculture, is calling for participants for its “Eat Like a Marylander” Thanksgiving promotion. This seasonal marketing campaign is designed to spotlight local farmers and markets that provide packaged holiday meals featuring locally sourced produce and proteins. Farmers and markets that offer Thanksgiving meal kits and meet the criteria can apply to take part in this initiative. Those selected will have the chance to participate in statewide press opportunities and will receive promotional materia ..read more

The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, narrowly defeated the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, 2-1 on Tuesday night at FNB Field. With Bowie holding a slim lead in the bottom of the ninth, right-hander Keagan Gillies faced a high-pressure situation. With the tying run on third and the winning run on second for Harrisburg, Gillies had to contend with back-to-back Top 100 prospects, Dylan Crews and Brady House. Gillies struck out Crews for the second out and then induced a flyout from House to secure the win, earning his second save ..read more

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) launched a new series of stamps today to promote the protection of sea turtles, with a dedication ceremony at the Texas State Aquarium. The “Protect Sea Turtles Forever” stamps aim to raise awareness about the threats faced by these ancient marine creatures. The campaign is being shared widely on social media with the hashtag #ProtectSeaTurtlesStamps. “Sea turtles are majestic creatures who play an important role in marine ecosystems,” said David Camp, USPS Texas 2 District manager. “As you send letters to your friends and family using these stamps, we hope they ..read more

Unlike humans, who usually experience heat waves only in the summer, marine life can find itself in hot water, or marine heat waves, throughout the year. While the topic is well-researched in the world’s oceans, little is known at a smaller scale. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science wrangled 35 years of data to release the first study that analyzes marine heat waves below the first meter of water in an estuary, especially in the Chesapeake Bay. The study found that marine heat waves have seasonal patterns, which could lead to a habitat squeeze for fish and disrupt blue crab migration pat ..read more

Calvert County Government has released the findings from its latest community survey, capturing the opinions and insights of 869 residents. Of these respondents, 690 were recruited digitally via platforms such as social media, mobile apps, local websites, and survey panels. The digital recruitment aimed to ensure an unbiased sample of county residents through targeted advertisements. The survey provides a comprehensive look at the community’s strengths and areas needing improvement. The survey pinpointed three primary areas for improvement: Arts and Culture: The survey results showed a low sc ..read more

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the 2024 shooter qualification schedule, featuring 21 sessions across nine locations statewide. Hunters must attend these sessions to earn the shooter qualification card required for participating in many managed deer hunts scheduled for the fall and winter. The DNR’s lottery system selects participants for these hunts, with specific application deadlines available on the department’s website. Several qualification sessions are by appointment only, and many charge a small fee to cover costs. Additionally, eye and hearing protecti ..read more

Three Southern Maryland high school graduates have been awarded The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Pathways Scholarship to attend the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) this fall, thanks to their exceptional achievements and a unique partnership aimed at building the region’s workforce pipeline. Brianna Rourke and Dominic Longobardi of Chopticon High School, along with Cooper Keeley from Calvert High School, have each received a full scholarship. This award covers the cost of tuition, fees, and books for up to two years as they work toward engineering degrees. Credit: College of Southern Maryland ..read more

LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) opened their recent business meeting with the customary invocation and pledge of allegiance, promptly moving to the approval of the consent agenda. In a ceremony of recognition, the CSMC presented proclamations for National Certified Nursing Assistant Week and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Commissioners also celebrated the achievements of Leonardtown High School’s Softball and Baseball teams, which both secured Maryland State Championships. Additionally, Kayla Rorie of Great Mills High School received a commendation for he ..read more