At a time when electrical costs are steadily rising because of the rapid growth of data centers and the U.S. war with Iran is driving up price…
Under federal guidelines signed into law in July 2025, the first wave of Marylanders who cannot prove they are working at least 20 hours per w…
Firefighters ride in a fire truck, linemen and linewomen ride in a line truck, and police ride in a police car.
The following was also sent to the St. Mary's County commissioners.
Now that 2026 legislative session Sine Die (without a day) has come and gone, I have received well intentioned communications from several mem…
It often begins with something simple — a ride to a doctor’s appointment, a friendly visit, a helping hand with everyday errands. For many old…
Calvert County Republican commissioners Earl F. “Buddy” Hance, Todd Ireland, and Mark C. Cox Sr. are losing public support as a result of two …
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I write to express my concern and that of others regarding this year’s Republican primary election.
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On March 23, the Maryland House passed House Bill 1067 by a 91-42 vote, thereby taking an important step toward protecting people and non-targ…
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The March 6 article in Southern Maryland News on the candidacy of Republican Dawn Zimmerman for county commissioner reported that her election…
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The March 6 letter to the editor "Let’s avoid ‘culture of contempt’" by Vernon Gray suggests that because someone remained silent after an ins…
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I am a parent and taxpayer in Charles County, and I am deeply concerned by North Point High School’s recent decision to facilitate a student w…
Vernon Gray’s response on Feb. 20, "'Sky is falling' letter has exaggerations," to my Jan. 16 letter attempts to reframe a constitutional argu…
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Using uncommon sense could ease our growing uncommon civil stress.
During my time in the Maryland House of Delegates, I worked to strengthen Maryland’s communities. That commitment is why I feel compelled to s…
In his Jan. 16 letter to the editor entitled, “When enforcement becomes oppression,” Stewart Cumbo writes, “Never in my lifetime have I witnes…
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As an elder American, I have never seen an attack on our democracy like this.
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Leonardtown Lions Club presents its annual donation to representatives of the Special Olympics of St. Mary’s during the spring games held in April at the St. Mary’s Ryken High School athletic field. Over 400 athletes participated for metals and awards in14 field events. Pictured from left ar…
PAX Sound of Freedom awarded six Quilts of Valor on April 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park. Receiving their quilts, from left, are: Wallace Simpkin (U.S. Air Force), Kyle Burley (U.S. Navy and U.S Marines), Bryce Sebring (U.S. Navy), Crystal Houston (U.S. Marines), Jonathan Sh…
President National Cher Sesma of the U.S. Daughters of 1812 presented the Spirit of 1812 Medal to author and maritime historian Donald G. Shomette of Dunkirk on April 3 during the 134th Associate Council national conference.
PAX Sound of Freedom awarded four Quilts of Valor on Feb. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park. Receiving their quilts, from left, are: Donna Lynn Watson (U.S. Army), Barry Scott Watson (U.S. Army), Tiffany Burley (U.S. Marines) and Andrew Delligatti (U.S. Marines). Those who serv…