Calling All St. Mary’s 2026 Candidates
LexLeader.NET invites candidates for St. Mary’s County elective offices to submit a post introducing themselves and the reasons propelling their candidacy. This offer is open to all June 23, 2026, primary candidates running for seats representing St. Mary’s residents.
Bellis New Chair of St. Mary’s Dems Central Committee
Mike Bellis has been selected as the new chair of the St. Mary’s County Democratic Central Committee, following the resignation of AnnMarie Abell, who announced her candidacy for commissioner president in the upcoming election.
April Open for Rockfish Catch-Release
April is again open for the rockfish catch and release season in the reconfigured 2026 striped bass regulations that went into effect March 30. The new regulations also closed the season for all of August, during the hot, final weeks of the summer.
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2026 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet May 11, 2026, at SMECO’s headquarters in Hughesville.
Notice: Pegg Road Traffic Signal Work
A new traffic signal will be constructed at the intersection of Pegg Road and proposed FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park. Work to install the traffic signal foundations will take place between March 30 and April 3, 2026.
US Needs Missiles, Maybe Ground Troops
The Pentagon is considering sending up to 10,000 more ground troops to the Middle East to potentially support operations in Iran in a move aimed at giving President Donald Trump more military options. It is certain all options demand a surge in missile production and delivery.
NAS Pax Sets Noise Advisory for March 31
Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place March 31, 2026, from 7:30 to 9pm.
Visit Leonardtown on First Friday
First Friday opens up Leonardtown, MD, for one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment, and invites visitors to join in some fun April 3. The theme is “Sip, Shop & Hop.”
TPP Announces New Intern Program
New! The Patuxent Partnership Intern Program. TPP has received a grant for a 10-week/400-hour for up to 18 interns.
3 Local Gardens to Be Featured by Conservancy
Garden Conservancy Open Days 2026 will showcase three St. Mary’s County gardens on Saturday, May 16.
