Celebrate the End of Summer at St. Clement’s Museum
Enjoy a free day of family fun celebrating the end of summer on the waterside lawn at St. Clement’s Museum’s annual Children’s Day event Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11am to 2pm.
Hoyer Decries Cancellation of Direct File Program
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer says IRS Commissioner Billy Long’s announcement that the Direct File program has been canceled sends this message to the American people: “You’re on your own.”
SMECO Gives Residential Credits in August
Many Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative residential customers will see a credit on their electric bill in August, thanks to the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, a one-time statewide initiative established by the Maryland General Assembly and Gov. Wes Moore to help offset high energy costs.
Confederate Sculpture Returns to Arlington
DefSec Pete Hegseth announced last week the controversial “Reconciliation Monument” sculpture will return to Arlington National Cemetery in coming weeks, the latest move by administration officials to return symbols honoring the Confederacy to military sites.
HSMP’s Call for Table Applications
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership wants to hear about organizations’ programs and efforts to improve health in St. Mary’s County.
Expect Rt. 235 Delays in Lex Park Aug. 11-14
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will temporarily close left turn lanes at three northbound MD 235 (Three Notch Road) intersections next week in Lexington Park: Old Rolling Road / Shady Mile Drive; MacArthur Boulevard / Millstone Landing Road; and Pegg Road / Buse Road.
Stone Pens Book on Black Diamond Disaster
Karen Stone has published “Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in Pursuit of Lincoln’s Killer,” a book about the Black Diamond Disaster, a “forgotten” tragedy that occurred on the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during the American Civil War during the hunt for presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth.
Volunteer Expo Planned at SMCM
Is your organization in need of volunteers? St. Mary’s College of Maryland is seeking vendors to register for its Volunteer Expo on September 5. The event is an opportunity to recruit students and community volunteers and get the word out about your organization’s good work.
Historically Speaking Topic: Negotiating Changing Chesapeake Identities
Historically Speaking will welcome Valerie Hall and her presentation on Maryland’s indigenous population, especially Indian women, who transformed Early British American society during the 17th century. Ms. Hall will speak from 7 to 9pm Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Leonardtown.
NASA Plans Reactor on the Moon
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, the first major action by the former Fox News host as the interim NASA administrator.
