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The tornado that built a town: Charles authors document storm that changed La Plata
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (487+ words) Authors Tony Puzzilla, left, and Steuart Bowling spend their afternoon signing copies of their book "Thirteen White Roses" at Martin's Service Station on March 26. After a lot of research, including looking at old newspapers, authors Tony Puzzilla and Steuart Bowling…...
Blue Crabs announce coaches; season opens April 21
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (510+ words) Southern Maryland Blue Crabs first-year manager Brett Jodie retained Jason Camilli as hitting coach for the 2026 season and added Albert Gonzalez as the hitting coach prior to the team's opener later this month. Former Southern Maryland Blue Crabs coach Stan…...
Leonardtown senior community receives grant for additional apartments
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (385+ words) A rendering of the Evergreen development shows 70 apartments for seniors on modest or fixed incomes and plenty of shared and green spaces in Leonardtown. Construction will begin in 2027 with a planned opening for 2028. Older residents will have more housing options…...
Average gas prices top $4 per gallon
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (434+ words) U.S. gasoline prices have surpassed $4 per gallon as the U.S./Israel war with Iran pushes up oil prices. The average national gas price was $4.02 per gallon on Tuesday, March 31, according to AAA's Fuel Gauge Report. It's the first time since 2022 that U.S. gas…...
School board, coach disappointed after budget hearing in Calvert
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (534+ words) Patuxent High head football Coach Steve Crounse, left, praised his team of a second-straight state championship and then challenged county government leaders to do a better job of funding Calvert's athletic facilities at the local school board's March 26 work session....
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2+ day, 9+ hour ago (11+ words) Maryland Winds: America 250: Through the Eyes of John Williams'SoMdNews.com...
Leiter and Burger lead the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (416+ words) Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Baltimore. Texas Rangers' Jake Burger, left, celebrates after hitting a double during the ninth inning of a baseball…...
Cabrera and Happ help the Cubs beat the Angels 7-2 in series opener
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (420+ words) Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning in a baseball game Monday, March 30, 2026, in Chicago. Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner (2) is greeted at the dugout after scoring against the Los Angeles Angels during…...
Wembanyama records fastest double-double in league history, fueling Spurs to 129-114 win over Bulls
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (419+ words) San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) tangles with Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 30, 2026, in San Antonio. San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) tangles with Chicago Bulls players Leonard…...
Tatum ruled out, Brown returns to lineup for Celtics vs Hawks
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (205+ words) Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Boston. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots in the second half of an…...