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DIY Renovations

Should I DIY?: 3 questions to determine if it’s best to renovate on your own A do-it-yourself mentality has taken hold in millions of households across the globe. Popular television channels like HGTV and DIY Network as well as accessible home improvement content on apps like YouTube has inspired many homeowners to tackle renovation projects around their homes. Taking such…

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southern md florist

Flowers and their various meanings

Flowers can represent various emotions. Flowers play a prominent role in many and holidays, perhaps none more than Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a busy day for florists. ProFlowers says it accounts for most of the industry’s fresh flower sales. Around 78 percent of the flowers purchased for Valentine’s Day are cut flowers, and men are the top consumers. Roses…

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Covid-19 vaccine program in 50 states

Where to find information about the COVID-19 vaccine programs in all 50 states Every state in the United States has started administering COVID-19 vaccinations. The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines varies by state, and below is where residents of all 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, can go to learn about being vaccinated. · Alabama: www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ ·…

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President’s day goes by another official name

Why ‘Presidents’ Day’ actually goes by another official name An official list of federal holidays in the United States won’t feature “Presidents’ Day” among the observed holidays. Some may say that’s preposterous, as they’re certain that post offices and other federal entities are closed on such a day each February. While the third Monday of February is commonly referred to…

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federal holidays

Why ‘Presidents’ Day’ actually goes by another official name

An official list of federal holidays in the United States won’t feature “Presidents’ Day” among the observed holidays. Some may say that’s preposterous, as they’re certain that post offices and other federal entities are closed on such a day each February. While the third Monday of February is commonly referred to as “Presidents’ Day” throughout the United States, the day…

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Drumline CAMP in Southern MD

Drumline CAMP Ages 5th thru 12th Grade

Don’t miss Drumline CAMP Ages 5th thru 12th Grade Drum Corps Drumline Instruction in Snare, Tenors, Bass Drum, Cymbals and Mallets. 4-Days of Instruction: $100 per student Middle School & Military Discount: $85 per student Hosted by: SoMar Drummers Location: The King’s Christian Academy20738 Point Lookout Rd, Callaway, Maryland 20620 For more information:https://www.facebook.com/events/421370601783821/

Wanted For Escape

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Serenity Faith Byrd, 27 of Great Mills, who is wanted on warrants for first- and second-degree escape. Byrd left an inpatient treatment center in Hagerstown without approval. Anyone with information about Byrd’s location is asked to contact Detective First Class James Bare at 301-475-4200, ext. *8118 or email [email protected]….

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Pax River Air Musuem

Spring news: A Harrier, some history, and a very big painting

Holy Hopping Harrier! Earlier this spring, with the assistance of Naval Test Wing Atlantic and Nalls Aviation, the AV­8B Harrier was relocated from a display on base to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. This aircraft, BuNo 161576, was the 4th production AV­8B built. It served with Strike Aircraft Test Directorate, VX­5 and the Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron. It…

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Tips to Reduce Electricity Bills

This article is sponsored by Buckler Electric, a professional electrical company in Southern MD. In this article you will read: -Why we waste money on energy -How we can save on our electric bills People located in Southern Maryland often complain about high bills, but forget the fact that they themselves are responsible for that. This day in age we…

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ID Needed for B&E Suspect

PRESS RELEASE The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at 6:27 a.m., the suspect entered the victim’s unlocked car in the 41800 block of Tomey Court in the Academy Hills neighborhood in Leonardtown. The suspect appears to be wearing leopard-print pajama pants. Anyone with information about the identity…

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Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian

PRESS RELEASE Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian On February 25, 2019, at approximately 9:45 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 27200 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville for the reported check the welfare of a pedestrian in the roadway. Deputies arrived on scene and located the pedestrian lying in the roadway, suffering from injuries….

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