Commissioners Have Kicked Off FY27 Budget Process
The St. Mary’s County commissioners have begun budget work sessions for fiscal 2027. Residents may view the budget timeline and meeting schedule, watch budget meeting videos, and learn how to provide feedback.
Finding Fossils at a Public Park Near You
Fossils and shark teeth are uncovered where the Chesapeake Bay meets the banks of Maryland’s waterfront locales – most commonly in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties – but also found anywhere turbulent water is present.
SMECO Employees Raise $63,000 for 3 Local Shelters
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $63,000 to three shelters serving Southern Maryland.
St. Mary’s Has Nonprofit Funding Opportunities
St. Mary’s County government has opened the nonprofit funding utility for the fiscal year 2027 budget cycle. Deadline to submit applications is January 12, 2026.
Last Weekend for ‘Christmas Carol’
Don’t miss a festive farce, based loosely on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park. This is the last weekend to catch the show.
Army-Navy Game Honors 250th
The 2025 Army-Navy game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Dec. 13. Kickoff is set for 3pm ET on CBS. This will be the 126th annual Army-Navy Game during the 250th anniversary year of the US military as well as both the Army and Navy service branches. The Navy Midshipmen and Army Black Knights will be honoring the 250th anniversary with their uniforms, depicting their branch’s history.
Outdoor Concert to Feature Sounds of the Season
“Sounds of the Season,” a free outdoor holiday concert and fundraiser, will be held from 10am to 2pm Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sneade’s Ace Hardware at 11861 HG Trueman Road in Lusby.
SMECO Offers Incentive for EV Owners
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative offers an incentive program to owners of electric vehicles. Visit SMECO’s website to enroll in the EV Recharge program.
Ganz to Perform Chopin Piano Recital at SMCM
Pianist Brian Ganz will perform his only full-length piano recital of the semester at St. Mary’s College of Maryland at 7pm Thursday, December 11.





















