Hoyer Decides to Not Seek Re-Election
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House floor today, January 8, on his decision to retire at the end of the 119th Congress.
Annual MLK Prayer Celebration Set Jan. 19
The 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration will be held January 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Sotterley Releases Book on Genealogist Agnes Kane Callum
Historic Sotterley has launched “The Kane Family: Slavery to Freedom at Sotterley,” a collection of writings by genealogist, researcher, and historian Agnes Kane Callum, compiled and edited by author Dave G. Brown.
US Seizes 2 Venezuelan-Linked Oil Tankers
US forces boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker flagged to Russia on Wednesday in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks.
Cap’n Tells of Bridges to St. George Island
The St. George Island bridge, built in 1921, set the islanders free to roam around the entire county and get mixed up in the upland culture.
Commissioners’ 2026 Public Forum Schedule
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold four public forums in 2026: January 13, May 5, July 28, and November 17.
Hoyer: $4.6M in Community Project Funding for 5th District
Funds for five projects in Maryland’s Fifth District have been secured by Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. The congressman announced that $4,697,000 in Community Project Funding was included in the fiscal 2026 Appropriations Minibus.
Survey Finds Library Is Essential, Well-Loved Service
St. Mary’s County Library shared results from its 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey. The results reflect high levels of community trust, satisfaction, and engagement. Comments and answers demonstrated that customers continue to view the library as an essential and well-loved public service.
Nominate an Outstanding STEM Teacher for SMECO Award
Do you know an outstanding math, science, or STEM teacher? Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants to hear about them. Each year, SMECO works with local school systems to present Outstanding Teacher awards to dedicated educators. Nominate a teacher by January 23, 2026.
Share a Story, Share a Feeling
Walden Wise suggests a small but powerful way to grow your emotional practice this week: Journal a story about a feeling.
