July 12, 2026

Get Ready for ’26 Jr. Science, Humanities Symposium

Symposium

Students, want to compete in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium but don’t know where to begin? The Patuxent Partnership has the information to get you started.

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St. Mary’s County Fair Sept. 18-21

County Fair

The 2025 St. Mary’s County Fair will be held September 18 – 21 at the fairgrounds on Route 5, south of Leonardtown. Check out the program highlights.

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Hoyer: ‘Beyond 2025’ Bay Restoration

Chesapeake

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer has joined other lawmakers representing the Chesapeake Bay watershed region to call for a new agreement that sets ambitious, measurable, and achievable targets, especially for water quality improvement and pollution reduction, in order to restore and protect the Bay.

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HSMC Ceremony to Honor Colonial-Era Remains

HSMC Chapel

Historic St. Mary’s City will host a Ceremony of Return on Saturday, September 20, 2025, a solemn and historic occasion marking the reinterment of human remains discovered and studied over the past several decades.

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GM Pool to Close for Maintenance, Then Reopen Sept. 27

R&P Activities

The Great Mills swimming pool will be temporarily closed from September 18-26 for reassembly of the bubble enclosure and completion of bi-annual maintenance. The pool will re-open as an indoor pool September 27, 2025.

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AI Task Force Established at CSM

AI Task Force

The College of Southern Maryland has formed a cross-functional Artificial Intelligence Task Force to lead the strategic integration of AI in teaching, learning, and operations.

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Pentagon Ramps Up Cybersecurity Efforts

Cybersecurity

The Pentagon is now rolling out acquisition training to get government and industry up to speed on implementation of the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification standards program that goes into effect in November.

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SMCM to Host One Maryland One Book Talk

One Maryland One Book

The One Maryland One Book program will feature author Carole Boston Weatherford and artist Jeffrey Boston Weatherford at a discussion about “Kin: Rooted in Hope” from 7 to 9pm October 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

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Check Out Thirsty Thursday @ AeroPark

Thirsty Thursday

Join St. Mary’s Liquid Assets, Lillard and Daughters Farms, and others for an open-air block party at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport from 4 to 7pm September 18. Thirsty Thursday at AeroPark is a celebration of community, local craft beverages, and summertime vibes.

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Water Taxi to Island Operating Until Oct. 31

Water Taxi

The St. Clement’s Island Museum will be closed until a new building is constructed. But the water taxi to the island will still run until October 31, 2025.

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