Hoyer Honors 5th District Educators
Seventeen exceptional educators, teachers, and education professionals in the Fifth District were honored by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer at his annual Educators Luncheon in Upper Marlboro.
SMECO Farmers Market on 2nd, 4th Tuesdays
Farmers markets will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative headquarters building in Hughesville.
US Hurries Carrier to Mideast, Congress Leery
Republicans and Democrats pursue legislation to limit the president’s power to take the US into a war between Israel and Iran as the US has moved additional ships and tanker aircraft into the Middle East and hurried the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to join the USS Carl Vinson already in the region.
Bankins New President of Sotterley Board
Gwendoline Bankins will lead Historic Sotterley as its new Board of Trustees president. She will be the first person in Maryland who was descended from those enslaved at a historic site to step into this leadership role.
County Govt. Juneteenth Schedule
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules Friday, June 20.
Juneteenth Event Planned in Lexington Park
The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions will recognize Juneteenth with a wreath-laying ceremony and celebration June 19 in Lexington Park. Events will run from 11am to 3pm.
Tri-County Federal Workers Career Fair Set
Save the date for a Tri-County Federal Workers Career Fair planned Wednesday, July 16, in Hughesville.
Shop Energy-Saving Products Online With SMECO
Visit Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s online Marketplace and get discounts on energy-saving products such as smart thermostats, shower heads, faucet aerators, and power strips.
Maryland’s New ‘Tech Tax’ Explained
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman has issued guidance to help businesses prepare for a 3% tax that will take effect July 1 on the sale and use of several informational technology services.
There’s More to Explore in St. Mary’s
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, in collaboration with the St. Mary’s County libraries, has launched the More to Explore program for the summer. Six new locations have been added.
