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Winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s awards were, front row, from left, Mary Lee Clark Elementary’s Libby Bubp, Sugarmill Elementary’s Silje Sherven, Crooked River Elementary’s Charlotte Cimaglia and Matilda Harris Elementary’s Evangeline Everett. Back row: Earl of Camden’s Ardith Sweatt, Camden County High School JROTC’s Brooke Salazar, David L. Rainer Elementary’s Kinley Wilson, Woodbine Elementary’s Charlotte Horn, St. Marys Middle School’s Windsor Lane Weaver, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

Winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s awards were, front row, from left, Mary Lee Clark Elementary’s Libby Bubp, Sugarmill Elementary’s Silje Sherven, Crooked River Elementary’s Charlotte Cimaglia and Matilda Harris Elementary’s Evangeline Everett. Back row: Earl of Camden’s Ardith Sweatt, Camden County High School JROTC’s Brooke Salazar, David L. Rainer Elementary’s Kinley Wilson, Woodbine Elementary’s Charlotte Horn, St. Marys Middle School’s Windsor Lane Weaver, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

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DAR’s Earl of Camden chapter honors local students

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Earl of Camden chapter recently hosted a ceremony honoring students for Youth Leadership, Good Citizenship and JROTC awards.

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Wishes come true with Saltwater’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” is playing at Pigmental Studio from Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18. Performed by Saltwater Performing Arts’ Junior Troupe, the 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation.
Maylee Knight, from left, Soren Lang, Mackenzie Porzio, Matthias Purslow, Asokha Tyson, Teagan Neal and Adalyn Fields won first place and the Judges Choice award titled, “Blossoming Ballet Dancers.”

Maylee Knight, from left, Soren Lang, Mackenzie Porzio, Matthias Purslow, Asokha Tyson, Teagan Neal and Adalyn Fields won first place and the Judges Choice award titled, “Blossoming Ballet Dancers.”

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Camden dancers compete in Augusta competition

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Lisa Allen’s Dance Works’ Dazzlers competitive dance team recently dazzled the stage at the Ignite competition in Augusta, bringing home an incredible haul of awards.

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Brunswick DA seeks $1M+ from Camden commissioners for new jobs

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Amid ongoing questions about money management within the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, the district attorney, Keith Higgins, came to the Camden County Board of Commissioners this week seeking more than $1 million to dramatically staff up the DA’s Camden County office, among...
Linda Grooms was named the Humane Society’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year at a recent fundraiser.

Linda Grooms was named the Humane Society’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year at a recent fundraiser.

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Grooms named Humane Society of Camden County Volunteer of the Year

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Linda Grooms was named the Humane Society of Camden County’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year at the recent fundraising gala, Wines, Canines & Felines, at the Osprey Cove Clubhouse.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys seeks social media policy following councilman’s post

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, May 1, 2025
St. Marys city staff will be crafting a social media policy following a disagreement between Mayor Greg Lockhart and Councilman Artie Jones Jr. regarding the posting of Jones’ column on a ferry proposal between the city and Fernandina Beach.
Camden County’s Petie Kemp has earned the combination residential and combination commercial building inspector certifications through the International Code Council

Camden County’s Petie Kemp has earned the combination residential and combination commercial building inspector certifications through the International Code Council

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Well-qualified county building inspector adds to unique expertise

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 25, 2025
Rural counties sometimes don’t have some of the resources of expertise more commonly found in larger metropolitan areas, but for Camden County, building inspector Petie Kemp’s taken the time and the work to achieve both the combination residential and combination commercial building inspector...