State Tree Nursery Taking Orders for 2026 Planting
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources online tree seedling catalog is now open and accepting orders for spring 2026 planting at nursery.dnr.maryland.gov.
Arts Council Notes 2025 Accomplishments
Susie Glauner, executive director of the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, offered an end-of-the-year thank you in its latest newsletter highlighting the group’s accomplishments in 2025.
R&P Plans Semi-Formal Dances for Kids
Registration is open for the St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks 2026 Mother-Son and Daddy-Daughter dances to be held at the Loffler Center at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park.
Lots Happening at St. Mary’s Libraries in 2025
St. Mary’s County Library recently release its 2025 annual report, marking what it called “a great year!” “We are as strong a support to community as ever,” says Michael Blackwell, library director.
SMECO: Legislative Energy Relief Is Coming
Many residential Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members saw a credit on their August bills, thanks to the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, a statewide effort to help offset high energy costs. The refund was created through Maryland HB 1035. The winter 2026 credit will be applied to eligible January bills.
Pentagon End-of-Year Contracts
These US Department of Defense contracts were awarded in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, on December 22 and December 23, 2025.
Hoyer Applauds $50M Donation to HBCU
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House floor regarding a $50 million unrestricted gift to Bowie State University from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Maryland DNR Says Take a Hike
Maryland State Parks once again will offer numerous First Day Hikes across the state on January 1, 2026. There will be something for everyone, including ranger-guided hikes and self-guided adventures.
TPP Pathways Scholarship Accepting Applications
The Patuxent Partnership Pathways scholarship program is accepting applications for 2026-27. The scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend the College of Southern Maryland and major in engineering.
Message from the Cap’n – Shuck Your Own Oysters
Now is the season. The weather has cooled and the oysters are fattening up!
