July 26, 2026

  • Noise

    Pax River Sets July 27-31 Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised of noise-generating testing events scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm July 27-July 31, 2026.

  • Chronic Disease

    Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet

    The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

  • Farm

    Farm Program to Offer Free Produce

    The annual Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program will offer farm fresh produce free to the community. There will be two food distribution locations in Lexington Park for the program.

  • Frozen

    Last Chance to See ‘Frozen’ @ Great Mills High

    It’s your last chance to see the R&P production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical at Great Mills High School this weekend, July 24-26, 2026.

  • Cruise

    Explore the Potomac: Dinner & Cruise Series

    The Dinner & A Cruise Series at St. Clement’s Island Museum this year features a new water taxi, expanded routes, and new cruise experiences, offering visitors opportunities to explore the Potomac River while enjoying themed programs, dining, and scenic views.

Leader Exclusives

Space

Space Camp: From Lab to Launchpad

Jul 23, 2026

June 22-26 marked the inaugural edition of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Space STEM Camp, as a continuation of the free STEM Camp series for high school students from the tri-county region, sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.

SMECO

SMECO Ballots Are Being Mailed

Jul 22, 2026

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members’ 2026 Annual Meeting notices and ballots will be arriving in the mail in July.

2024-01: Island Creek Osprey Population Dips

Jul 22, 2026

In 2024, the Osprey population of St. George Island probably wasn’t the largest ever for probably the first time since the outlawing of DDT in 1972. For one, Mrs. Bennet didn’t return.