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FSA Teaches Students to Use Their Voices in Their Podcast, “School Detectives”

By the Future Storytellers’ Academy Student Storytellers Future Storytellers’ Academy, powered by CultureVate and based in La Plata, Maryland, is…

By
Nora Jacques August 14, 2026
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Solomons Dragon Boat Festival Marks 10th Anniversary Aug. 22

The Solomons Dragon Boat Festival celebrates its 10th year Aug. 22 on the Patuxent River, with up to 30 paddling teams expected to compete.
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CCJ Staff August 12, 2026
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St. Mary’s County Launches Speed Cameras at Six School Zones

St. Mary's County's new school zone speed camera program starts a 15-day warning period Aug. 21 before fines begin Sept. 7.
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CCJ Staff August 12, 2026
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Calvert County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for Clear the Shelters

The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter in Prince Frederick is waiving adoption fees all August for the national Clear the Shelters campaign.
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CCJ Staff August 12, 2026
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How the Future Storytellers’ Academy Produced the Animarvelists Podcast in One Week

By Cameron Gordon, Cassidy Gordon and April Clark Future Storytellers’ Academy (FSA), powered by CultureVate and based in La Plata,…

By
Nora Jacques August 7, 2026
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MD 4 Solomons Bridge Set for Overnight Lane Closures Aug. 4-6

MDOT SHA will close a lane on the MD 4 Solomons Bridge overnight Aug. 4-6 for maintenance, alternating traffic between Calvert and St. Mary's counties.
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CCJ Staff July 30, 2026
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La Plata Police Earns Third Consecutive CALEA Accreditation

The La Plata Police Department has earned its third consecutive national CALEA accreditation, a distinction held by about 4% of U.S. law enforcement…
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CCJ Staff July 30, 2026
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CSM Launches Agribusiness Workforce Training Certificate Aug. 4

The College of Southern Maryland is offering a new Agribusiness Workforce Training Certificate starting Aug. 4, with scholarships for tri-county residents.
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CCJ Staff July 30, 2026
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St. Mary’s Ryken Names CJ Jones New Softball Head Coach

St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown has hired Charles 'CJ' Jones, a decade-long travel and middle school coach, to lead its softball program.
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CCJ Staff July 30, 2026
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Charles County Chamber of Commerce Announces James Reed and Shaun Kline as Newest Appointed Board Members

James Reed of WesBanco Bank and Shaun Kline of Edward Jones join the Charles County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, filling key vacancies.
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CCJ Staff July 13, 2026
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The Voices of Summer: Young Minds Talk About Today’s Challenges

Temperatures outside are well over 100 degrees. It’s a hot summer day, but inside this small La Plata…

ByAddison Stewart and Nile Jacques July 2, 2026
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How 4-H is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

More than $20 million in agricultural goods are produced each year in Charles County, Maryland, making agriculture a…

ByAnnette Gomes December 29, 2025
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