DNR Finds Chessie? Nope. But It Is a Monster Sturgeon
Maryland Department of Natural Resources surveyors thought they might have found Chessie. But is turns out they caught the largest female sturgeon in the survey’s history.
R&P Summerstock to Feature ‘Frozen’ in 2026
St. Mary’s Department of Recreation & Parks has announced the 2026 Summerstock production of Disney’s “FROZEN: The Broadway Musical.” Performances will be at Great Mills High School on July 17-19 and July 24-26, 2026, with a total of eight shows.
County Urges Residents: Plan Ahead for Winter
St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services encourages all residents to plan ahead and prepare early to ensure they are ready for winter.
Leadership So MD Digs Into Region’s Agriculture
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program met in October for a day-long tour and exploration of Southern Maryland agriculture.
Hoyer: Jobs Report Is ‘Warning Sign’ for US Economy
The November jobs report is a “warning sign for the American economy,” says Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. 64,000 jobs were added in November, and unemployment grew to 4.6%.
Might Executives Pay for Defense Delays?
The Trump administration is considering an executive order limiting dividends, buybacks, and executive pay for defense contractors’ projects over-budget and delayed. Shares of Lockheed fell 1.6% and Northrop Grumman sank 2% in after-hours trading after some aspects of the news were first reported.
Norris Appointed Public Works Director
John B. Norris III has been appointed as the new director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation.
R&P Now Has New Registration System
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks has partnered with CivicPlus, a public sector registration system leader, to implement a new registration management platform. Create a new account today.
St. Mary’s Science Fair Set Jan. 16
The St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held January 16, 2026, at the USMSM SMART Building and is open to St. Mary’s residents.
MD’s Tern Raft Celebrates 5 Successful Years of Hosting Nesting Waterbirds
Maryland’s tern raft hosted hundreds of terns again this year—including nesting pairs of two different state-listed-endangered species—and saw more than 350 tern chicks fledge during the island habitat’s fifth year in operation.
