July 7, 2026

Navy Faces Most Maritime Hostilities Since WWII

Troops aboard American destroyers in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are facing a level of maritime hostility that the US Navy hasn’t encountered since World War II.

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Message from the Cap’n – Oh, That Skunk

Skunk

Don’t get skunked!

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MATHCOUNTS Marks 30th Anniversary

MATHCOUNTS

Southern Maryland’s annual MATHCOUNTS competition, sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, marked its 30th anniversary on February 3. More than 150 students from 18 schools competed.

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Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet

Behavioral Health

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet from 10 to 11am Friday, February 16, 2024.

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TPP to Host Special Awards Reception for Science Fair Winners

The Patuxent Partnership and the local chapter of International Council on Systems Engineering will host the St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering special awards reception honoring the student TPP and INCOSE award winners. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7pm February 15.

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Celebrating African Americans & the Arts During Black History Month

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joins the nation in celebrating African American history and culture.

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$10M Reward for Info on Ransomware Gang

Ransomware

The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about the identity or location of the leaders of the global ransomware gang Hive. Hive has extorted more than $100 million in ransom payments from hospitals, schools, financial firms, and critical infrastructure in the US since June 2021.

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R&P Master Plan Seeks Community Input

Community Survey

St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks wants to hear from the community on how it can improve customer service, enhance its programs and activities, and recommend funding for parks and facilities. Take this quick survey.

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Explore African American Schoolhouse, USCT Center

Explore

Visit the US Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County during Black History Month.

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Arbor Day Poster Contest for 5th-Graders

Arbor Day

Maryland fifth-graders are invited to participate in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ annual Arbor Day poster contest.

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