June 23, 2026

Oct. 30 Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot in Maryland

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If you can’t make it to the polls during early voting or on Election Day, request an absentee ballot as soon as possible.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Celebrates Exceptional Staff

Comfort Inn & Suites Lexington Park Celebrates Augustine Holley

Housekeeper Augustine Holley named employee of the month on her birthday.

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Sandy to Get Mean in the Morning

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Schools, government offices, courts and college closed.

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Pax River Remains Open, Government Largely Closed

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Naval Air Station Patuxent River remains open; tenant organizations are down to essential personnel.

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St. Mary’s College Cancels Monday Classes

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All classes at St. Mary’s College of Maryland are canceled Monday due to conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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Hurricane Sandy’s 1st High Tide at St. George Island

Hurricane Sandy's 1st High Tide on St. George Island Maryland

The first high tide associated with Hurricane Sandy hit this afternoon and carried tidal water over low-lying communities along the Potomac River including St. George Island, Maryland. High tide on Oct 28, 2012 was at 1:50 p.m. Times for upcoming tides at Piney Point, Maryland are listed below the videos. Piney Point Maryland is at Latitude 38.8 and Longitude -76.4 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mpGC2dJbiI] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXy9dr7rj6Y] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bASuc7-h6FQ]   Sun 28 High 1:31 AM 28 Low 7:20 AM 28 High 1:50 PM 28 Low 7:59 PM Mon 29 High 2:15 AM 29 Low 8:00 AM 29 High 2:30 PM 29 Low 8:43 PM Tues 30…

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Early Voting Closed Monday October 29

Early voting in Maryland cancelled Monday Oct. 29, 2012.

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SMECO Assembles Largest Pre-Storm Force Ever

Daniel Hutchins and Jeremy Green in capacitor changeout

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has gathered, pre-storm, its largest group of linemen and service restoration personnel ever.

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Sandbag Shortage in Clements and Charlotte Hall

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Free sandbags are still available at St. Mary’s County’s four other convenience centers.

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NAACP: Message to Us All, Vote, Make a Choice

Gregg Riley, speaking at the 2012 Freedom Fund Banquet called upon the nation to choose to do the right thing.

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