Hoyer: Voters Should Demand Rep.-Elect Be Sworn In
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said the voters of Arizona’s 7th District, along with all Americans, should demand that Speaker Mike Johnson swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva immediately.
Defense Summit: “Technology, Innovation & Capability to the Warfighter”
The Patuxent Partnership will present its third annual Defense Summit, “Technology, Innovation and Capability to the Warfighter,” on November 19. Registration is now open.
How Are the Kids? And You?
As the end-of-year holidays approach, with the added pressures and emotions they can bring, it’s a good time to check in with how the children in your life are navigating their stress. And checking on yours own as well.
Experimental Supersonic Jet Completes 1st Test Flight
Lockheed Martin and NASA successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, a quiet supersonic aircraft designed to pave the way for faster commercial air travel.
PTLT Has Hiking, Monitoring Volunteer Opportunities
The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust is looking for volunteers to monitor properties in early 2026.
Commissioners to Hold Public Forum
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a public forum at 6:30pm Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.
Hoyer Backs MD’s Action to Provide Food Support
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and other members of Team Maryland support Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to declare a state of emergency in order to support Maryland families impacted by the Trump administration’s refusal to use contingency funds for SNAP benefits.
Melville New St. Mary’s EMS Medical Director
Dr. Kraig Melville has been hired to be the new jurisdictional medical director who will provide medical oversight for the St. Mary’s County Emergency Medical Services operational program.
Oyster Season Opens to Warm Weather
The oyster season in Maryland opened Oct. 1, 2025, this season and will run through March 31, 2026. However, the water temperature is still high, and the Chesapeake’s oysters have not fattened up yet.
Food Resources for Local Residents
St. Mary’s County organizations are alerting residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits may not be distributed November 1, 2025, due to the federal government shutdown. The potential interruption could impact more than 11,000 county residents who rely on SNAP benefits for access to food and groceries.
