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Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (552+ words) FILE- A cannibis plant that is close to harvest grows in a grow room at the Greenleaf Medical Cannabis facility in Richmond, Va. , June 17, 2021. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning…...
Photos show teen girls in Bali performing a sacred dance during a traditional Hindu ceremony
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (325+ words) A religious volunteer, locally called "ngayah" gives blessing to dancers before performing the sacred Rejang dance during Kuningan holiday, which marks the end of the 10-day Galungan festival celebrating the victory of good over evil, in Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Saturday,…...
Leonardtown Girl Scout troop receives bronze award
15+ hour, 38+ min ago (625+ words) Girl Scouts Troop 10069 junior members stand with their pet adoption goodie bags made with senior citizens during their "Pet Paw-ty Workshop" at Cedar Lane Senior Living Community. Audrina Sinisi, left, Brynn Mc Quay, Natalie Isom, Taylor Mack, Matilda Phillips and…...
Blue Crabs continue winning ways
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (605+ words) The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs concluded their latest home stand with a 2. 5-game lead over the Gastonia Ghost Peppers in the Atlantic League South Division standings and will return home for a three-game set with the Staten Island Ferry Hawks…...
AI, technology misuse added to Charles schools" code of conduct
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (403+ words) Chief of Schools Linda Iverson addresses the Charles school board regarding updates added to the code of conduct. The Charles school board will add misuse of artificial intelligence to the definition of academic dishonesty and smart glasses will be listed…...
Funds approved for Calvert daycare providers
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (352+ words) Funds to aid local daycare providers will be provided by Calvert County government as a result of a recently approved budget adjustment. The reallocation of $118, 356. 61 is the result of two vacancies in the Calvert County Family Network " the coordinator and…...
Historian's legacy lives on at Sotterley
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (639+ words) Historic Sotterley Executive Director Scott Gray introduces panel leaders Gwendoline Bankins, left, Agnes Lightfoot and Dave Brown. Scholars and community members recently gathered at Historic Sotterley for a panel discussion exploring the lasting impact of historian Agnes Kane Callum's efforts…...
St. Mary's commissioners issue bonds with 3-2 vote for infrastructure
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (465+ words) Chief Financial Officer Vanetta Van Cleave asks for the board's approval of the sale and issuance of $61. 5 million in general obligation bonds at the June 23 county commissioners meeting. During the last day to vote in the primary election, the St....
Children of invention: Kids attend summer camp at school
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (519+ words) Avery Halterman, 10, of Lusby, shows the boat she built and tested in water. Camp Invention's St. Leonard Elementary School participants gathered in the cafeteria and worked on their projects. Camp Invention St. Leonard direcot Taylor Cherry shows off Cap E. Bara,…...
Smallwood falls to WLS in Prince-Mont swim action | High School
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (535+ words) Smallwood Village swimmer Ashton Stapleton is well on his way to capturing the 11-12 boys' 100-yard individual medley (1: 29. 32) last Saturday morning at West Laurel." Smallwood Village swimmer Mc Kenzie Risden is well on her way to capturing the 13-14 girls' 100-yard individual…...