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Last Summer Concert at O’Donnell Lake on the 19th

By Heather
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June 19 The Wise Guys (classic rock)

Come out and see the last free summer concert at O’Donnell Lake for the summer.
I have been to three of them and I think it’s a worthwile event.
Please support these events.  Just come by for a little while or late if you can’t stay for the whole event.
These types… »

The End of a Maryland Tradition?

By Tracy

Fears of the Final Stretch at Pimlico
Preakness Stakes, Maryland’s biggest sporting even, faces uncertain future

By Liz Clark, Washington Post Staff Writer

BALTIMORE — With Rachel Alexandra bidding to become the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes since 1924 and long-shot Mine That Bird chasing the… »

Charles Co. sheriff warns of wheel thieves

By Tracy

WALDORF, Md. (AP) - The Charles County Sheriff’s office is warning Waldorf-area residents to watch out for thieves who have been stealing wheels and leaving cars, trucks or SUVs propped up on wheels or landscaping stones.
Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Diane Richardson says there have been 14… »


After states fail to clean the bay, EPA steps in

By Tracy

Obama Orders EPA to Take the Lead in Bay Cleanup

By Ashley Halsey III, Washington Post Staff Writer

President Obama took a dramatic step to revive faltering efforts to clean up the… »

Staycations becoming even more popular this summer

By Tracy

By BETH J. HARPAZ
AP Travel Editor
NEW YORK (AP) - The number of vacationing Americans will be down this summer, according to a new AP-Gfk Poll, and a third of Americans… »

Is closing/reopening failing schools the answer?

By Tracy

When nothing else is working…
Obama wants to see 5,000 failing schools close
By LIBBY QUAID
AP Education Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama wants to see 5,000 failing schools close and reopen… »

Is Your Commute Ruining Your Happiness?

By Heather
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I thought this Postsecret was very interesting.  I wonder how many people actually like their commutes.  I wonder how improved some lives could be without the commute.  What if you… »

Reminder: Election Day in La Plata, Indian Head

By Tracy

If you are a resident in the Town of Indian Head, you can vote between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM at the Village Green Pavilion.  If you are a La… »

Burnt

By Heather

I’m exhausted of politics.  Two years getting Carrington Neighborhood Association going only to have a very negative situation go down.
I’ve met some wonderful people through local websites and blogs and… »

Graduation 2009

By Jennifer

Board of Education members participate in graduations as part of the academic procession, and along with the Superintendent confer diplomas to the graduating class.
 
If you wish to have your graduating… »

H1N1 in Chuck Co.

By Tracy

Charles County man diagnosed with swine flu

By NANCY BROMLEY McCONATY
Staff writer, Maryland Independent

State health officials said Friday that a Charles County man is one of 11 people who are being… »

Swine Flu School Closings

By Heather

What schools are closed because of swine flu?
May 1, 2009 - 7:56pm

From WTOP:

WASHINGTON - The following schools are closed while officials investigate probable cases of swine flu:

Rockville High School in… »

A Slight Change in the Line-Up

By Heather

ACPT PARTNERS WITH CHARLES COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE TO
HOST SUNSET CONCERT SERIES AT O’DONNELL LAKE
ST. CHARLES, MD.— American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) announced today
that it will co-host with the Charles County… »

Citizen Notification System, NOW LIVE

By Heather
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Citizen Notification System
Phase I Now Live!
• Would you like to receive a text message or e-mail about weather alerts or health and safety information?
• Would you like to be notified… »

3 SoMD Teachers Honored

By Tracy

Agnes Meyer Awards Go to 3 Southern MD Teachers

By Jenna Johnson
Washington Post Staff Writer

Three Southern Maryland teachers are among 21 public, private and charter school educators being honored with the… »

Eating your veggies “nose-to-tail”

By Tracy

Don’t Toss Tops; Leave the Leaves
By Barbara Damrosch
Special to The Washington Post
It’s called “nose-to-tail” eating, to borrow the subtitle of British chef Fergus Henderson’s wonderful book, “The Whole Beast,” and… »

Traffic is region’s top concern

By Tracy

Traffic ranks as region’s No. 1 issue, survey finds
Hank Silverberg, wtop.com
Mark Segraves, wtop.com

WASHINGTON - Traffic/transportation ranks as the No. 1 long-term issue for area residents, according to an extensive survey… »

Parents Debate Sending Children To School as Officials Urge Caution

By Tracy

By Lori Aratani and Lisa Rein
Washington Post Staff Writers

The word came so late in the school day yesterday that officials couldn’t send a letter to parents, so they resorted to… »

Chrylser will declare bankruptcy

By Tracy

By Brady Dennis, David Cho and Peter Whoriskey
Washington Post Staff Writers

Chrysler, one of the three pillars of the American auto industry, will file for bankruptcy today after last-minute negotiations between… »

Teachers question effectiveness of AP classes

By Tracy

Evan Haning, wtop.com
WASHINGTON - The boom in Advanced Placement classes would seem to be the opposite of “dumbing down” the schoolroom, but some educators say it’s not always a smart… »

Swine flu hits Maryland

By Tracy

From WTOP.com
Six probable cases of swine flu in Maryland
WASHINGTON - There are six probable cases of swine flu in Maryland, state health officials say.Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley says samples… »

La Plata Elections on Wednesday, noon to 8:00 PM

By Tracy

From the Town of La Plata’s public notice:

The Town of La Plata will hold a General Election on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00… »

La Plata Election Notes part 2

By Tracy

When I read the email from Scot Lucas posted by Jennifer, it was pretty clear to me that Mr. Lucas was talking about his opponent in the Town Council election. … »

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT O’DONNELL LAKE IN WALDORF/ST. CHARLES

By Heather

This is AWSOME! I can’t wait! WOO HOO!
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ACPT PARTNERS WITH CHARLES COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE TO HOST SUNSET CONCERT SERIES AT O’DONNELL LAKE
ST. CHARLES, MD.— American Community Properties Trust… »