Sotterley Seeks History Day Projects from Students
St. Mary’s County History Day offers students in grades 4 through 12 the opportunity to enter projects that investigate pivotal moments in history, differing perspectives on those moments, and how they impacted the events that came after. The theme is “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” and the deadline to submit projects is April 18.
VFDs in Maryland Get Funds for Rural Wildfire Protection
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is providing Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 17 counties across the state.
US Sued for Wrongful Deaths
Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October sued the federal government, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manifestly unlawful US military campaign.”
Sheriff’s K-9 Teams Train with MSP Trooper 7
Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team recently participated in specialized aviation familiarization training at the Maryland State Police Trooper 7 hangar at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
Managing SMECO Accounts from Home
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative customer care locations will remain closed today, Tuesday, January 27. Members can manage their accounts from home using one of SMECO’s many self-service options.
Stay Alert for Cold-Stunned Aquatic Wildlife
The Maryland DNR asks those visiting the Chesapeake Bay to be vigilant of sea turtles who exhibit signs of cold-stunning, a condition that causes animals to become debilitated due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.
Message from a Captain-Changing Times
The Cap’n remembers days when slipping under the radar of the natural resource officers patrolling watermen was a bit easier than today when newfangled enforcement tools include drones.
Apply by May 15 for Ag Preservation Easements
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Program is accepting applications for the fiscal 2027 easement cycle. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.
Snow Emergency Plan Lifted in St. Mary’s
The Snow Emergency Plan for St. Mary’s County has been lifted as of 12:30pm today, January 26.
St. Mary’s R&P Activities for Jan. 27
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks will open some facilities at noon today, January 27.
