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Coastal Conservation Association Maryland’s Great Chesapeake Invasive Count Is On!
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Coastal Conservation Association(CCA) Maryland has announced the launch of The Great Chesapeake Invasive Count Tournament, an initiative to track and manage invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay. Running now through March 31, 2025, this event invites participants to support science and have a good time throughout the Bay watershed while competing for monthly prizes.
“We’re excited to expand the Great Chesapeake Invasives Count into a 12-month effort, providing more opportunities for anglers to take advantage of fishing opportunities for northern snakehead, blue catfish, and flathead catfish throughout the watershed.” said David Sikorski, executive director of CCA Maryland.
With the user-friendly iAngler Tournament app, anglers can actively contribute to science-based management efforts by reporting invasive species sightings and logging their catches. This app enables participants to record the length, weight, and even stomach contents of the fish they catch, along with a picture to allow a positive identification of the species. By providing this information, anglers offer valuable data that supports the broader understanding of the geographical distribution of these fish and the impact they may be having. Additionally, each time participants upload a picture of one of those invasives or the stomach contents, their names will be entered into a monthly prize drawing; the more entries accumulated, the greater the chance of winning.
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“Using smartphone technology, the Great Chesapeake Invasives Count allows anglers to report what they’re finding on the water while simultaneously enjoying the camaraderie of friendly competition,” said Sikorski. “It is truly a win-win for all!”
And don’t forget about Fish & Hunt Maryland’s new Maryland’s Catfish Trail, a fresh initiative aimed at spotlighting the state’s diverse catfishing opportunities. This trail promises anglers of all skill levels expert guidance on fishing techniques and prime locations, spanning tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, Upper Bay, and Sassafras Rivers, each offering unparalleled catfishing experiences. With easily accessible public points, charters, and guides, the trail simplifies the exhilarating journey of fishing for these remarkable species. Thanks to Maryland’s Best Seafood, the trail also provides a selection of responsibly sourced blue catfish dishes from restaurants and chefs statewide, thereby supporting local watermen and promoting responsible sourcing from the Bay.
“Through collaboration with Fish & Hunt Maryland, Maryland DNR, Maryland’s Best Seafood, and other partners, we are empowering individuals to make a tangible difference in the fight against invasive species,” said Sikorski. “Together, we can safeguard the ecological integrity of the Chesapeake Bay for future generations.”
For more information on The Great Chesapeake Invasive Count Tournament or to register, visit ccamd.org/count.
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Maryland Ranks as 2nd Happiest State in Country
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WalletHub’s “2024 Happiest States in America” report, released Monday, ranks Maryland as the second happiest state in the United States.
To determine happiness, WalletHub compared states across three key dimensions: well-being, work environment, and community, using 30 metrics.
Maryland ranked in the top five for several metrics, including the fourth-lowest suicide rate and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
Maryland leads the nation in households earning over $75,000, and its residents rank third in job satisfaction and motivation.
A panel of experts, including Peter Harms, a professor at the University of Alabama, answered questions about happiness. Harms noted, “Money doesn’t bring happiness, but a lack of money brings unhappiness.”
Wondering which state is the happiest? Hawaii ranked number one.
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Mother of murdered Maryland mom Rachel Morin to testify on Capitol Hill on immigration policies
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BALTIMORE – Patty Morin, the mother of murdered Harford County resident Rachel Morin, is expected to testify on Capitol Hill on Tuesday on the U.S.-Mexico border crisis and Biden Administration immigration policies.
Morin, a mother of five, was killed off the Ma & Pa Trail in August 2023 allegedly by a man who was in the country illegally.
After a 10-month nationwide manhunt, Victor Martinez Hernandez was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma in June. He was extradited to Maryland where he has been charged in Morin’s murder.
Martinez Hernandez, who has been indicted by a grand jury and awaits trial, allegedly left his home country of El Salvador in February 2023 after an arrest warrant was issued for the murder of a woman, according to law enforcement. He was also connected to a home invasion and assault of a child in Los Angeles.
Patty Morin will testify before the House Committee on the Judiciary at a hearing titled “The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Victim Perspectives.”
She will provide her insights as a mother of a victim of an alleged illegal immigrant.
According to her attorney, Patty Morin will “honor Rachel’s memory and address how current border policies contributed to the devastating loss of her daughter.”
“Patty’s courage in speaking out during such a difficult time is admirable,” said Randolph Rice, the Morin family attorney. “This hearing provides a crucial platform to shed light on the consequences of our nation’s border policies, and we hope her voice helps create meaningful change.”
Patty Morin sat down with WJZ’s Jessica Albert for an exclusive one-on-one interview after an arrest was made.
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Arrest of illegal immigrant previously convicted of rape in Maryland marks record for ICE
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Immigration authorities in Baltimore, Maryland, have arrested 153 illegal immigrant sex offenders this fiscal year, a record, with the latest being a Honduran man who was deported from the United States after he was previously convicted of raping a Maryland resident.
The Enforcement and Removal Operations branch under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said last week that Madai Gamaliel Amaya was taken into custody on Aug. 29 in the suburb of Montgomery Village.
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Madai Gamaliel Amaya, a convicted rapist, has been deported from the United States multiple times, authorities said. (ICE)
“This is a landmark arrest for ERO Baltimore, in that they secured a record 153 noncitizen sex offenders arrested in their area of operations during a single fiscal year, but more importantly, there are 153 victims who need not fear their predators because of ERO officers,” said ERO Executive Associate Director Daniel Bible.
Amaya initially illegally entered the U.S. at an unknown date and place years ago, ICE said. On Jan. 8, 2009, he was arrested by Montgomery County police and charged with second-degree rape.
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He was convicted months later and sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised probation upon his release. Two years and six months of the sentence was suspended by a judge. ICE filed a detainer request in 2010 with local authorities and Amaya was deported in 2013.
On July 27, 2016, Amaya was caught trying to illegally enter the U.S. by U.S. Border Patrol agents near Hidalgo, Texas. He was convicted of unlawful entry in 2017 and sentenced to 30 months in an Oklahoma federal prison.
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He was deported once again in 2018. He then entered the U.S. again at an unknown date.
His most recent arrest came last month and he remains in custody pending deportation proceedings, authorities said.
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