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Congressional Arts Contest Winners Honored

Fatemeh Hosseini of Hyattsville was congratulated by Rep. Steny H. Hoyer after winning the 2018 Congressional District High School Arts Competition.
Healthy Partnership Annual Meeting Set for September

Register now for the 2018 Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership annual meeting. The meeting is set for 1 to 5 pm Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.
Air Force & Navy Search for New High-Tech Fighter Aircraft

Both the Air Force and Navy are each developing a new high-tech fighter aircraft, but details are secret and approaches to the need vary. Likely the answer will be a system not a single aircraft.
College Opens Fitness, Nature Trail in Leonardtown

College of Southern Maryland has opened a renovated Fitness and Nature Trail on its Leonardtown Campus. Open to the community, the trail is intended for recreational and educational use.
HEAL Action Team Meets July 25

MedStar St. Mary’s supports the HEAL Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.

Congressional Arts Contest Winners Honored

Jul 19, 2018
Healthy Partnership Annual Meeting Set for September

Jul 19, 2018
Air Force & Navy Search for New High-Tech Fighter Aircraft

Jul 19, 2018
College Opens Fitness, Nature Trail in Leonardtown

Jul 18, 2018
HEAL Action Team Meets July 25

Jul 18, 2018

Leader Exclusives

Historic Preservation Group Honors Hospital

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has been recognized for its Historic Preservation efforts. The hospital’s “Reflections,” an exhibit of historical artifacts that are related to the hospital, has been honored by the St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Commission for its work to keep and highlight the 106-year history of the nonprofit medical facility.

SlackWater: Changes at Cedar Point

The changes at Cedar Point at the onset of World War II transformed St. Mary’s County from an isolated farming community to a newly shaped culture. In 1940, the population of St. Mary’s rested at 14,626, a figure that had remained relatively constant since the first census in 1790. But by 1950, that figure jumped to 29,111.

Reverse Mortgages Good Fit for Baby Boomers

Reverse Mortgages are proving an excellent fit for Baby Boomers, including those entering retirement still holding a traditional mortgage on their homes. Even those Boomers plan to retire in their homes and renovate those homes if their health and comfort requires.

ASEC Earns TPP Member of Year Award

Aviation Systems Engineering Company was honored for its outstanding leadership, community support, and commitment to the economic growth and development of Southern Maryland on May 23 when it was named 2017 Member of the Year by The Patuxent Partnership.

Art & Lifestyle

Young Professionals Meet Up for Meteor Shower

Jul 9, 2018

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A group of young professionals will be getting together on Saturday, Aug. 11, to get a great view of the Perseid Meteor Shower, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership.

Next at Three Notch Theatre: ‘9 to 5’

Jun 23, 2018

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More music and comedy is on tap at Three Notch Theatre! The Newtowne Players will present the hit musical “9 to 5” from July 6-29, 2018, at the theater at 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park.