July 24, 2026

1st SMECO EV Charging Station Opens

Charging Station

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative opened its first EV Recharge public charging station for electric vehicles at the St. Mary’s County Public Library and Garvey Activity Senior Center on Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown. The station has 24-hour access.

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RADM Morley to Give Security Cooperation Update

Morley

The Patuxent Partnership’s March 23 webinar will feature a Security Cooperation Update 2021 with RADM Francis “Frank” Morley. Registration for the event is now open.

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HASC Chairman: F-35 Is a Cash ‘Rathole’

The House Armed Services Committee chairman, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), called the F-35 a “rathole” and said the US should consider cutting its losses by investing in a range of competing fighter jets.

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Hoyer Supports American Rescue Plan

Behavioral Health Unit

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer is looking forward to sending the American Rescue Plan to President Joe Biden’s desk this week. “The American people need the assistance that the American Rescue Plan provides,” he said.

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Jr. Science & Humanities Symposium Returns

The Patuxent Partnership joins with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and St. Mary’s College of Maryland to again host the Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.

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GOP Lawmakers Urge Hike in Defense Budget

Defense Budget

Eight GOP lawmakers, led by House Armed Services Committee member Mike Rogers, are urging President Joe Biden to increase the defense budget by 3% to 5%. They say the hike would be a prudent investment to stay ahead of China and other threats.

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Visit St. Clement’s Island on Maryland Day

Maryland Day

Celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace with free admission to the St. Clement’s Island Museum all day and free water taxi rides to the island from 10 am to 5 pm March 25, 2021. 

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Homeowners Urged to Check Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarms

The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services reminds citizens about the importance of checking the batteries in their homes’ smoke detectors and having carbon monoxide detectors installed.

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Lex Park Winter Home Grown Market Open

farmers market

The Home Grown Farm Market in Lexington Park holds winter markets on Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm and weather permitting, at 21078 Three Notch Road south of Lexington Park. Summer hours begin next month.

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JHU’s Heynes to Address Women’s Commission

Women's Commission

Jeannine Heynes will be the keynote speaker for the annual St. Mary’s County National Women’s History Month Symposium on March 18, 2021.

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