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.
DoD Civilians Face Job Scrutiny
As the Pentagon moves with “speed and conviction” to fire civilian employees with “unacceptable” performance reviews, Trump tells sailors he supports a pay hike for them.
Angler’s Prize Catches Made Day Apart
James Frazetti Jr. has been recognized with a state record for a pompano dolphinfish and also as a recipient of a FishMaryland Master Angler Award.
Defibrillators Installed at St. Mary’s Parks
Thirteen automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are being installed at St. Mary’s County government parks and facilities.
Pax Navy Lodge Earns Hospitality Award
NAS Patuxent River’s Navy Lodge was recognized by Navy Exchange Service Command and installation leadership October 22 with the 2025 Edward E. Carlson Hospitality Award.
Hoyer Meets With Federal Workers
Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Glenn Ivey hosted a roundtable with federal workers, local labor leaders, and officials from the Moore-Miller administration to discuss the effects of ongoing shutdown of the federal government.
Register Now for TPP Defense Summit
Registration is available for The Patuxent Partnership’s annual Defense Summit to be held November 19, 2025, at the USMSM Smart Building in California, MD.
Book a SMECO Home Energy Analysis
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative customers can schedule a home energy analysis to have their energy use reviewed, have energy-saving items installed, and learn about rebates for upgrades through the company’s Home Energy Improvement Program.
