St. Mary’s Warming Centers Jan. 23-27
Due to impactful winter weather in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public from Friday, January 23, through Tuesday, January 27.
At Three Notch, a Night on Broadway … Backwards
The Newtowne Players will present “A Night On Broadway: Broadway Backwards” from January 23 through February 1, 2026, at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park.
Pax River Readies for Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will participate in the annual force protection exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, from January 26 to February 6, 2026.
FY26 Budget Proposal Exceeds Pentagon Request
A bipartisan compromise to fund the federal government ahead of the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline would boost defense funding to more than $839 billion, which includes $972 million for the Navy’s next-generation F/A-XX fighter and $3 billion for the Air Force’s F-47.
Pax Noise Advisory: Potential Supersonic Flights Jan. 21-23
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Maryland’s Smith Island, and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Wednesday, Jan. 21, to Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
SMECO Urges Customers to Update Mailing Info
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative holds an annual members’ meeting each year to elect directors and vote on bylaw changes. SMECO wants to make sure those eligible to vote are prepared to do so. Make sure your contact information is up to date.
Local Gymnasts Qualify for State Competition
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy announced a successful meet performance by the USAG Team at the 2025 Christmas on the Chesapeake Maryland Gymnastics’ Invitational held December 12-14 in Baltimore.
Tourism Passport Program Launched in So. MD
A regional tourism passport program designed to encourage residents and visitors to discover the area’s history, culture, and natural beauty has been launched by the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area.
Save the Date: Spark! Fair Is March 25
Mark your calendar for The Patuxent Partnership’s fourth annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair. The event will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2026, from 9am to 1:30pm.
CBO Puts Price Tag on 1st Trump Battleship
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the first Trump-class battleship could cost more than $20 billion if ordered today. Additional ships could cost anywhere from $9 billion to $13 billion per vessel.
