Scuba With Santa Returns Dec. 6
St. Mary’s Department of Recreation & Parks will host Santa Claus on Saturday, December 6, at the Wellness & Aquatics Center in Leonardtown. Have your picture taken with Santa … underwater!
Silent Angel Memorial Honors Lives Lost to Homicide
Community members are invited to join the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for the annual Silent Angel Memorial at 6pm Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. The ceremony honors the lives of those lost to homicide and offers families and friends a time to come together in remembrance.
Thanksgiving, Despite Shootings and Conflicts
The afternoon before Thanksgiving, when meals are served to uphold an honored American tradition, two West Virginia guardsmen were shot and critically injured in DC and the FCC limited air travel to and from Venezuela saying US military buildup threatens civilian aircraft “at all altitudes.”
Volunteer Drivers Needed for WARM Program
With colder weather settling in, volunteer drivers are needed for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many, or WARM, an emergency shelter program for people experiencing homelessness in St. Mary’s County.
A Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point
Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point returns this holiday season to the lighthouse museum after a successful launch in 2024. This year’s program will be held from 5 to 8pm Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Town Presents Christmas on The Square
The holiday season begins in Leonardtown when Santa arrives for Christmas on the Square and the annual tree lighting Friday, November 28, 2025. The festivities begin at 4:30pm.
County Govt. Schedule for Thanksgiving
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on December 1.
MD Lawmakers Press for Answers on Changes at NASA Goddard
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other Maryland lawmakers have asked the Trump administration for information about reported consolidation and reorganization activities at the NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt.
SMECO Tips on Safe Practices for the Holidays
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants you to have a safe and happy time throughout the holidays. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, please keep safety in mind.
DoD Report Shows Spike in Military Aircraft Accidents
A Pentagon report reveals a spike in US military aircraft accidents. The number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024 and a series of aviation mishaps with deaths and the loss of aircraft in 2025 suggest the trend might be continuing.
