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Chesapeake Beach teen honored for music recycling program Some people recycle paper. Huntingtown High School senior Lauren McClellan recycles musical instruments. Southern Md. Crime Report for March 4, 2010 Calvert County officials issue warning on ‘sexting' The exchanging of sexually explicit images over a cellphone or computer -- known as "sexting" -- has caused disruptions, fights and embarrassments in Calvert County schools, and officials are seeking to inform parents about the practice, which they say can have safety, legal and social consequences. Southern Maryland crime report Md. woman who froze girls' bodies guilty of murder, abuse A Maryland woman described by prosecutors as a torturer and maimer of her adopted girls was convicted Monday of killing two of them and stuffing their bodies into a freezer and inflicting more than 80 injuries on the third. Wanted Md. man turns up in Texas Larry Deffenbaugh was convicted of bilking his cemetery customers out of more than $1 million. The Calvert County man then took a fishing trip in the Chesapeake Bay and fell overboard. Wanted Md. man turns up in Texas Larry Deffenbaugh was convicted of bilking his cemetery customers out of more than $1 million. The Calvert County man then took a fishing trip in the Chesapeake Bay and fell overboard. Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Calvert County fire/rescue and emergency medical service stations need volunteers. Kim Jones, 410-535-1600, Ext. 2668, or 443-532-5315. Plow operators fight fatigue, solitude and the elements When Joe Brooks of Huntingtown clocked in for the start of his 6 a.m. shift Feb. 9, he had not caught a good night's rest in his own bed in five days. Southern Md. Community Calendar for Feb. 18-25, 2010 Southern Maryland crime report Southern Maryland Community Events, Feb. 11-18, 2010 Southern Md. Crime Report, Feb. 11, 2010 Southern Md. would get more state money under budget plan Despite steep cuts in local aid in recent months and the threat of more reductions, all three counties in Southern Maryland would see a slight increase in state support under Gov. Martin O'Malley's fiscal 2011 budget plan. Southern Md. Crime Report for Feb. 4, 2010 Southern Maryland Community Calendar for Feb. 4, 2010 Southern Md. Crime Report for Jan. 28, 2010 Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Calvert County's Sexual Assault Response Team needs on-call volunteer advocates to report to the hospital after an assault and offer support and information to victims. Background checks required. Training provided. Shift rotations, 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. weekdays, one weekend a month. 410-535-2800, Ext. 2577. Cliff residents might lose homes to save endangered beetles One hundred feet above the Chesapeake Bay, atop Calvert County's scenic cliffs, a battle rages between man and a tiny insect, the Puritan tiger beetle. Southern Md. Crime Report for Jan. 21, 2010 Chicken Noodle Soup Cook-Off in Lusby Lots of people think they make the best burgers, the greatest omelets and the top chili. If you have a special recipe for chicken noodle soup and think it's the best, here's your chance to prove it. One of Calvert County's community centers is searching for the best such soup in town. The competition is open to all ages: Interested contestants need to bring a bowl of their soup along with a recipe. A panel of judges will grade entries on appearance, taste, texture and overall presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the top three soups. Southern Maryland's Tri-County Council picks new leaders Calvert County Commissioner Gerald Clark has taken over the reins as chairman of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. More Calvert churches embracing program for homeless With wintertime come fun holiday traditions and often a break from the usual work or school routines. But winter also brings freezing temperatures, especially at night, adding further hardships to the already difficult lives of homeless people. Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities The Calvert County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents for committees. Applications are available at the commissioners' office, 175 Main St., Room 205, Prince Frederick; public libraries; by calling 410-535-1600, Ext. 2214; and at http://www.co.cal.md.us/references/getinvolved. Southern Maryland crime report for Jan. 14, 2010 The delegation Southern Md. Community Calendar Jan. 7, 2010 Calvert County zoning map Southern Md. Crime Report for Jan. 7, 2010 Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Calvert County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents for committees. Applications can be picked up at the commissioners' office at 175 Main St., Room 205, Prince Frederick; any public library; by calling 410-535-1600, Ext. 2214; or at http://www.co.cal.md.us/references/getinvolved.