Zoning Requests Due March 31 for New Land Plan
St. Mary’s County residents who wish to request a change to their property’s proposed land use designation as part of the St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan update may now submit a formal request through St. Mary’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management. www.stmaryscountymd.gov/LUGM.
Local Gymnasts Compete at Excalibur Cup, East Coast Classic
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy enjoyed successful performances by its USAG Team gymnasts at two recent events–the Excalibur Cup in Virginia Beach, VA, and the East Coast Classic in Laurel.
Golden Dome Price Tag Spikes
The Golden Dome’s official projected price tag just jumped $10 billion reaching $185 billion, according to GEN Michael Guetlein, the Space Force officer in charge of the sprawling missile defense project. Experts say the real cost is likely to be far, far more.
Apply Now for UROC Internships
The University of Maryland UAS Research and Operations Center is accepting applications for its summer 2026 internship program.
Why Not Schedule a Thermostat Upgrade?
All active Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative residential members can participate in Switch2Earn to get up to $100 their first year with a new smart thermostat installed and connected to their home Wi-Fi network—at no additional cost.
Ground Troops & Draft “on the Table”
As the US-Israel strikes continue in Iran, the Trump administration has said the prospect of a US military draft remains “on the table,” and asked about troops on the ground, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “President Trump wisely does not remove options off of the table.”
Open Houses @ Health Hub, Spring Ridge Center March 19
The community is invited to open houses at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub and Spring Ridge Middle School School-Based Health Center, both in Lexington Park, from 5:30 to 7pm March 19, 2026.
Execs Draw on Life Experiences to Strengthen Leadership Skills
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2026 recently met for a day-long session on strengthening leadership skills.
Stuffed Ham Makes Its Mark on History
St. Mary’s County has been designated as the official birthplace of stuffed ham, and a marker will be erected and dedicated on March 29, 2026, to this honor in Colton’s Point.
Lecture Topic: A Forgotten Patriot
David Brown, a retired adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University, will give a talk at the Historically Speaking event March 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
