June 20, 2026

Bald Eagle Could Officially Become America’s National Bird

Bald Eagle

The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States for centuries, but it’s not officially America’s national bird. But it most likely will be soon.

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NAS Pax Gate 1 Outbound Lane Closure

Pax River

NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 will close the right outbound lane Monday, December 23, from 9am to 3pm and Tuesday, December 24, from 7am to 1pm for light pole installation.

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Fischer Joins Staff at Historic St. Mary’s

Fischer

Lisa Fischer has joined Historic St. Mary’s City as its deputy director of research and collections.

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Companies Sought for TPP’s Career Awareness Fair

Career Awareness Fair

The Patuxent Partnership reminds companies interested in participating in the Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair on Thursday, March 13, 2025, that the deadline to sign up is January 15.

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Last Chance to Visit Bubby’s Farewell Christmas

Bubby's Farewell Christmas

Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills is ready for the final four days of Bubby’s Farewell Christmas.

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Archaeologists Work to Uncover History at Chapel Point

History

Local archaeologists work with Indigenous Peoples of Southern Maryland and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to uncover history at Chapel Point State Park.

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Bill to Fund Key Bridge Founders

Army Corps

Maryland lawmakers were able to insert the Baltimore BUILD Bridge Relief Act, calling for 100% federal funding to replace the Key Bridge, into the 1,500-page stopgap funding bill. Republicans are threatening to derail the funding bill because of add-ons such as more than $100 billion in emergency aid for disaster relief, which includes the Key Bridge replacement.

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All Aboard Some Fun @ St. Clement’s Museum

Families can enjoy a holiday exhibit of antique and collectible dolls like Barbie and American Girl, classic trains, and other vintage toys at the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point.

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Commissioners Set 2025 Public Forum Schedule

The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold four public hearings next year. They will be held January 14, May 6, July 29, and November 4, 2025.

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Lawmakers Call for Pay Parity for Federal Civilian Employees

Coronavirus Relief Bills

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and US Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner led a bicameral letter calling for pay parity for federal civilian employees.

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