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Friday, August 28, 2026
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Here’s what’s developed since this morning: Charles County library workers ratified their first union contract, a Hollywood native is serving with one of the Navy’s oldest aviation squadrons, and Calvert County is rolling out fast-track permitting starting next week.
Charles County
Charles County Library Workers Ratify First Union Contract
Charles County library workers have ratified their first-ever collective bargaining agreement, according to UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, the union representing the library’s non-supervisory staff. The agreement, approved in a vote […]
St. Mary’s County
Hollywood, Md. Native Serves With Navy’s Historic ‘Red Lancers’ Squadron
A Hollywood, Maryland native is serving in the U.S. Navy with one of the service’s […]
Calvert County
Calvert Launches Fast-Track Permitting Sept. 1
Calvert County homeowners with certain smaller residential projects will soon have access to a faster […]
NEWS AROUND SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Hearing Set on New Airport Terminal Usage Rules
St. Mary’s County Commissioners have authorized a public hearing for Sept. 15 on a proposed […]
Maryland Fishing Report for Friday, August 28, 2026
Maryland anglers have been busy fishing for a variety of species this week. Chesapeake Channa […]
Maryland Ramps Up DUI Enforcement Ahead of Labor Day as Impaired-Driving Arrests Near 3,500 for the Year
Maryland transportation and state police officials are stepping up impaired-driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day […]
Crab Walk & Shop Crawl Returns to Downtown Leonardtown Saturday
Downtown Leonardtown will host a Crab Walk & Shop Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 29, starting […]
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