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WELCOME - A Verizon spokeswoman says a tree trimmer trimmed a little more than he planned, chopping through a fiber cable in Southern Maryland and cutting off telephone service to about 750 customers.

With his American flags firmly planted in the ground, Chattan Haselden, 6, of Welcome finds a seat on the grass at the La Plata Town Hall.

A Charles County grand jury has issued the following indictments: Latoya Ann Adams, 24, of Welcome was charged with narcotics possession with intent to distribute, drug possession, conspiracy to manufacture or distribute narcotics and false statement to a peace officer for events that occurred April 12.

A jazz festival will be held May 1 and 2 at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata campus, 8730 Mitchell Road.

Tracey and Irving Harris of Irving Harris Photography in Welcome worked with other Professional Photographers of America members for PPA Charities' Family Portrait Month.

Even though it was two blocks away, Jule Kaiser had to have a picture of one of Washington, D.C.'s most recognizable landmarks.

The Reeder family shows off new haircuts, which they got after donating their hair to Locks of Love.

A ribbon cutting for the White Plains Office Condominiums was held recently. The project is the second building in the White Plains Corporate Business Park to open.