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The Bay Net photos by Sean Rice, see slideshow below
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St. Maryโ€™s County Commissioners and other local officials gathered Saturday afternoon for the grand opening of St. Maryโ€™s Countyโ€™s Welcome Center near the Charlotte Hall Veteransโ€™ Home.

There were free hot dogs, book signins, classic cars and trucks, historic sites and attractions displays, childrenโ€™s activities and music by โ€Island Girlโ€ Deanna Dove, and CHVA Chorus.

The center aims to be the starting point for St. Maryโ€™s County visitors or new residents, with maps, guidebooks, brochures and other information.

See video and slideshow for more images.