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Maryland Fishing Report – October 15
October 15, 2025 Justin Lynch was fishing in the lower Chesapeake Bay recently when he caught and released this large red drum. Photo courtesy of Justin Lynch Fair skies abound this week as the recent Nor’easter is just a memory. There is plenty...
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Royal Farms Expands in North Carolina with New Sunset Beach Location
Baltimore, MD, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous Chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and made-to-order meals, is excited to announce the grand...
Chesapeake Bay 2025 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Results
October 15, 2025 Slight improvement documented, but spawning success is still below average A juvenile striped bass caught and released by a survey crew in the Nanticoke River. Photo by Joe Zimmermann, Maryland DNR. The Maryland Department of...
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Secretary’s Message: Maryland Fights for Stronger Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement
October 7, 2025 Federal government shutdown could impact Agreement’s finalization Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz, Columbia Beach community members, Arundel Rivers staff and DNR staff cut the ribbon on the completed...
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Maryland Fall Foliage Report for Oct. 2 – Leaves Beginning to Change
October 2, 2025 In most of Maryland leaves are just changing or green. Rain has slowed down some of the early foliage change taking place in Western Maryland, and foresters are hopeful that September showers will bring some October vibrancy. The...
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Worcester County Angler Sets New Maryland Record for Longfin Albacore
October 6, 2025 The 78-pound fish was landed off Ocean City Marc Spagnola of Berlin is the new state record holder for longfin albacore. Photo courtesy of Marc Spagnola. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Marc...
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Maryland Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announce Winners of 2025 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail!
September 30, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 30, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources have announced the winners of the 2025 Ice Cream Trailblazer Champion and the Ice Cream...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Motorcycle Crash In Queen Anne’s County
September 30, 2025 (QUEENSTOWN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Queen Anne’s County. The operator of a Kawasaki motorcycle, identified as Jesse Paul, 23, of Centreville,...
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Bidding Set to Close on 4 BR/2 BA Home in Downtown Colonial Beach, VA Announces Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Solid Downtown Colonial Beach Home within steps of Monroe Bay & The Potomac River Set For Online Only Auction. FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc.,...
Maryland’s Black Bears More Active in Fall
September 29, 2025 A young black bear at Big Run State Park in Garrett County. Maryland Department of Natural Resource photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that black bears are beginning a period of increased...
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Influential Women Recognizes Courtney Kramer, M.S.: A Leader Advancing Excellence in Cargo Aviation Operations
WILMINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shaping the Future of Airline Leadership with Over Two Decades of Expertise in Crew Planning, Resource Management, and Mentorship Influential Women proudly recognizes Courtney...
Nicholas Roske Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Attempted Murder of Supreme Court Justice in Maryland
Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release for attempting to kill a United States Supreme Court Justice. The Department of Justice...
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Deer, Other Wildlife Activity in the Fall Increases Maryland Drivers’ Collision Risk
October 1, 2025 Deer at Sang Run State Park. Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds motorists to be...
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Maryland Fishing Report – September 24
September 24, 2025 William Sharpe is all smiles with this large Chesapeake Channa (aka northern snakehead) he caught recently. Photo by William Sharpe Anglers are finding many of our fisheries in a transition from warmer summer to cooler fall...
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Governor Wes Moore Proclaims October 2025 as ‘Maryland Horse Month’
September 30, 2025 Launch of MarylandHorsePark.org Showcases Statewide Horse Park System ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 30, 2025) — Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed October 2025 as the Fifth Annual Maryland Horse Month, honoring Maryland’s horse...
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Maryland Horse Park System Launches New Website to Showcase Equine Tourism and Horse Industry Assets
September 23, 2025 Annapolis, MD (September 23, 2025) – In celebration of Maryland Horse Month starting October 1st, the Maryland Horse Industry Board, an advisory board under the Maryland Department of Agriculture promoting and regulating the...
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Governor Wes Moore Declares September 29 – October Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week
September 29, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 29, 2025) – Governor Wes Moore has declared September 29 – October 3, 2025 as Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week. The annual week encourages schools across Maryland to include local food in their...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Two Late-Night Fatal Crashes In Queen Anne’s, Kent Counties
September 21, 2025 (EASTERN SHORE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating two fatal crashes that occurred late last night in Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties. Around 11:22 p.m. yesterday (9/20), troopers from the Maryland State Police...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Carroll County
September 20, 2025 (WESTMINSTER, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Carroll County. The deceased is identified as John Louis Petri, Jr., 28, of Westminster, Maryland. He...
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Maryland Fall Foliage Report for September 18, 2025
Maryland Fall Foliage Report for September 18, 2025 September 18, 2025 As we approach the official start of fall on Sept. 22, we’re beginning to see changing foliage colors in Maryland. In western Maryland, foresters are reporting a dry summer...
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