10+ hour, 13+ min ago   (276+ words) Retired Circuit Court Judge Terrence J. McGann declared a mistrial on Sept. 10 in the state’s case against Liza Sue Castles. The defendant, a 60-year-old attorney who resides in Huntingtown, is charged with assault and use of a firearm in a crime…...

10+ hour, 38+ min ago   (321+ words) Four candidates — three incumbents and one newcomer — filed for judge of the orphan’s court in St. Mary’s County. At the polls in November, voters will choose three of the four candidates for the court, which is responsible for managing wills…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (882+ words) FILE - Gabby Thomas competes in the women's 200-meter semifinals during the U.S. Championships athletics meet in Eugene, Ore., Aug. 3, 2025. FILE - United States' Jacory Patterson races in the men's 400 meters semifinal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sept. 16, 2025. The 26-year-old, 400-meter…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (608+ words) According to data provided by the Maryland State Board of Elections, a total of more than $335,000 has been raised by Charles County’s top 10 campaigns in commissioner races. However, most of the contributions have been spread unevenly. Commissioner Gilbert “BJ” Bowling…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (467+ words) Protecting county farmland from development has been the aim for almost 35 years of Calvert’s purchase and retirement fund. During their Aug. 18 meeting, the county commissioners agreed to a purchase price of $6,500 per transfer of development rights for the fiscal 2027 purchase…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (259+ words) SoMdNews.com Fields of bright sunflowers greeted guests as they arrived at Serenity Farms in Benedict on Saturday for the Sunflower Festival. Attendees could explore the fields from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pick their own sunflowers. A variety of vendors sold art,…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (585+ words) Jennifer Voorhaar of Charlotte Hall founded The Butterfly Effect Project, a nonprofit that financially helps patients with mental health and wellness appointments, earlier this year. Over the last 25 years, Jennifer Voorhaar of Charlotte Hall has seen how financial barriers can…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (254+ words) SoMdNews.com Gloria Tippett celebrated her 101st birthday Sept. 4 at the Hermitage in Solomons, where she is currently the facility's oldest resident. The occasion was celebrated with family members, Hermitage residents and staff, plus two sergeants from the Calvert County Sheriff's…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (383+ words) The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office headquarters is in Prince Frederick. Five men, including one from North Carolina, are facing charges of attempting to solicit prostitution and distribution of suspected fentanyl and cocaine after an operation was conducted by undercover officers…...

4+ day, 13+ 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…...