June 25, 2026

Historically Speaking Topic: Spiro Agnew

Historically Speaking: The Surprising Legacy of Maryland’s Spiro Agnew will be presented from 7 to 9pm April 9 at the Inn at Leonardtown with SMCM professor Charles Holden.

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Town to Host Moll Dyer Weekend

Moll Dyer

Moll Dyer & Local Legends activities begin today, February 21, and run throughout the weekend in Leonardtown.

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Student History Day Projects Sought

History Day

Registration is still open for St. Mary’s County History Day projects until March 1, 2025.

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3 Carriers from 3 Countries Train in Philippine Sea

Elements of the US Navy’s 7th Fleet are sailing through the Philippine Sea with French and Japanese vessels in a joint exercise meant to train crews and show just how much force they can project at sea. Meanwhile China continues air and sea pressure to claim disputed areas of the South China Sea.

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SMECO Sponsors Student Math Contest

The regional MATHCOUNTS competition marked its 31st anniversary earlier this month. More than 150 students from 18 schools gathered to test their math skills at the event sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and the Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s public school systems.

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Registration Opens for the Keys to Senior Independence Series

Independence

A Keys to Senior Independence series will be held Mondays, March 17 through April 7, 2025, in Leonardtown. Registration is now open.

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Sessions Announced for ENOUGH Initiative

Action Team

St. Mary’s County Local Management Board will hold monthly meetings with community-based organizations to better understand the needs of these organizations to better support children and families living in poverty.

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Birds Wintering in the Chesapeake

Winter arrives and holds tight in the Chesapeake, bringing winter ducks and increased activities from eagles, says the Cap’n.

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Hoyer: Jobs Grew by 16M in Past 4 Years

Economy

The US Department of Labor’s January 2025 jobs report indicates America’s labor market grew every month President Biden held office, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.

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MD DNR Accepting Waterfowl Photos for Contest

Waterfowl

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites wildlife photographers to enter its new waterfowl photo contest. Entries will be accepted through March 31.

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