Blue Star Museum Program Is Back @ Piney Point
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, through the Blue Star Museums program, will offer free admission for actively serving members of the armed forces, as well as up to five family members, from Armed Forces Day, May 16, through Labor Day 2026.
State Has 2 More FishMD Master Anglers
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Josh Porter of Baltimore and Hien Tram of Burtonsville as FishMaryland Master Anglers for catching 10 different species of fish at trophy size in Maryland.
Molitor Named Pax River Police Officer of Year
Sgt. Kevin Molitor was named Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Police Officer of the Year for 2026 in a ceremony hosted by the St. Mary’s County commissioners and Department of Aging and Human Services.
Braver Angels Aim Is to Depolarize America
A Braver Angels workshop will be held 2 to 3:30pm Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Leonardtown Library. The nonprofit is focused on training people to develop the tools needed to respectfully embrace disagreements and develop strong civic partnerships.
Input Sought on County Rec Plan
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is updating the department’s land preservation, parks, and recreation plan. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback.
Nighttime Work on Solomons Bridge Through Late May
Routine maintenance on the Route 4 Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge will begin May 11, 2026, and continue until later in the month, weather permitting.
SMECO Recognizes Outstanding Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the tri-county school systems to select and honor 23 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and CTE-STEM.
DNR Photo Contest Accepting Entries
Photographers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy Maryland’s outdoors are invited to submit their most beautiful images of the state’s flora and fauna to the Department of Natural Resources 2026 Photo Contest.
Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 10 to 11am.
SMECO Has Time-of-Use Rates Available
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative now has Time-of-Use rates available for residential and commercial customers. Save on monthly bill by shifting energy use to off-peak times.
