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.
Second Saturday Museum Activities
All ages are invited to enjoy educational activities while visiting the Piney Point Lighthouse or the St. Clement’s Island museums on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year.
Farm to Table Events Set in Lex Park
The annual Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program will offer farm fresh produce free to the community. There will be two food distribution dates and locations.
Newtowne Players Bring Shakespeare to HSMC
The Newtowne Players are bringing Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” to Historic St. Mary’s City from August 7 – 16. Tickets are on sale now.
How to Help Kids’ Uncertainty
Uncertainty is exhausting and kids feel it, too. We can’t promise stability in everything around them, but we can give adults a guide helping them be emotionally present to help kids make sense of it all.
SMECO Connects: Topics That Impact Region
What happens when nearly seven decades of experience step into the room? In a special episode of SMECO Connects, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative legends Ronnie Wise and Roger Schneider share their journeys from entry-level roles to senior leadership.
