Calvert's Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for pets 8 and older Nov. 4-28, part of its annual Thanksgiving promotion.

St. Mary's Commissioner Scott Ostrow said school leaders warned of a roughly $19 million state funding gap, signaling a tight FY2028 budget.

La Plata's Esther Bonney, 19, founder of the native-plant nonprofit Nurture Natives, is one of six 2026 Brower Youth Award winners.

Maryland lawmakers and the MDE pressed the Air Force on Oct. 28 over jet fuel still reaching Piscataway Creek, setting Nov. 12 and Nov. 27 deadlines.

More than 46 million Americans voted early in the 2026 midterms as of Oct. 30, topping the 2022 early vote, according to the UF Election Lab.

A Millersville man, 30, died after his motorcycle and an SUV collided Sunday at Route 4 and St. Leonard Road. Calvert deputies are seeking witnesses.

USMSM is now a qualified RISE institution, the first regional center in Maryland. A zone of up to 500 acres could bring incentives for tech firms.

Mazzola and Reyes scored and Jordon Eckman posted a second straight shutout as SMCM beat Penn College 2-0 to reach a ninth straight United East semifinal.

Charles Economic Development staff proposed featuring businesses that reach milestone anniversaries, alongside county seals and citations already offered.

Leonardtown's Passport to the Holidays Shop & Stroll runs Nov. 6-8. Collect stamps at local shops for a shot at prize baskets drawn Nov. 13.

Rusk scored twice and Leonardtown's Campbell and Bryan each scored as SMCM women beat Penn State Abington 6-1 in the United East quarterfinals.