Calvert County:
OtterMania Hits Solomons: Birthday Bash for Chessie Grace & Calvert: Families and otter enthusiasts in Southern Maryland have an “otterly” fun opportunity coming up at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. The museum hosts OtterMania! on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrating North American river otters Chessie Grace and Calvert as they mark their 10th birthday.
Calvert Marine Drops 2026 Waterside Concert Bombshell: The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons Maryland launches its 2026 Waterside Music Series with three high-profile summer concerts at the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion along the Patuxent River. The announcement released March 17 2026 promises a mix of tribute acts country rising stars and multi-award-winning locals to draw crowds to Southern Maryland’s waterfront venue.
Maryland Data Centers Test Local Planning in St. Mary, Calvert & Charles: The rise of artificial intelligence and cloud computing is driving a sharp increase in data center construction across Maryland and the United States. Maryland currently hosts a few dozen data centers but lacks the massive hyperscale facilities that have sparked strong opposition elsewhere over their size, noise and environmental effects.
Charles County
Ex-McDonough Coach Faces 25 Child Porn Counts: A Charles County grand jury indicted Louis Delano Bowles III, 25, of Waldorf, in late February 2026 on charges related to child pornography, leading to his arrest by Charles County Sheriff’s Office officers on March 9, 2026.
Waldorf Man, Teens Held No Bond in Armed Theft: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office patrol officers arrested four suspects following an armed robbery on March 11 in Waldorf, Maryland. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. when multiple suspects approached a resident walking in the area of Promenade Place. The suspects displayed a firearm and demanded the victim’s jacket, shoes, and cell phone. The victim complied, and the group fled in a vehicle.
Waldorf Elementary Scores $4,000 for Hands-On Physics Program: Arthur Middleton Elementary School in Waldorf, Maryland, will host a new after-school program focused on applied physics, made possible by a $4,000 micro-grant awarded to Pure Play Every Day through the United Way of Southern Maryland’s Community Impact Awards program.
St. Mary’s County
St. Marys Town Grabs National Small Town Spotlight: Leonardtown in St. Mary’s County has advanced as one of 40 national finalists in Parade Magazine’s America’s Favorite Small Towns competition for 2026. The announcement came after months of public voting that drew hundreds of thousands of ballots nationwide.
Step Back to 1776: Rebels & Redcoats Hits Piney Point: St. Mary’s County gears up for a major family-friendly commemoration of the American Revolution with the free “Rebels & Redcoats” event set for April 11-12, 2026, at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and nearby St. George Island, spotlighting the only Revolutionary War battle fought on Maryland soil.
Unanimous Vote: Mike Bellis Leads St. Mary’s Dems: The St. Mary’s County Democratic Central Committee (SMCDCC) unanimously elected Mike Bellis as its new chair on March 11, 2026, following the resignation of AnnMarie Abell, who stepped down to launch her campaign for St. Mary’s County Commissioner President.
State of Maryland
Maryland Eyes First Statewide AI 311 System: Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery) highlighted Senate Bill 114 on March 11, 2026, designating the date as 3-1-1 Day to mark progress on legislation creating a statewide nonemergency phone system. The bill cleared a preliminary Senate vote and advanced toward final floor approval.
Maryland lawmakers aim to make removing ice from cars more than a ‘common courtesy’: Werner and some Maryland lawmakers support a measure aimed at addressing the problem of dangerous icy projectiles saying it could improve safety on the roads. The bipartisan “Clear Before You Drive Act” would require people to clear snow and ice off their vehicles before operating or towing them.
Maryland Soars to #2 in 2026 Best Fishing States: The FishingBooker platform released its America’s Best Fishing States Index for 2026 on February 25, 2026, ranking Maryland second nationwide among all 50 states for recreational fishing quality, marking the state’s highest position in the study’s four-year history.