July 17, 2026

TPP Cuts Ribbon on New Digs

St. Mary’s County Chamber brings the ribbon and its expertise to The Patuxent Partnership’s new offices in Exploration Park near NAS:Pax Gate 1.

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FEMA Chief Can’t Delay Flood Insurance Changes

“This is a national issue. This movie is coming to a theater near you,” says Louisiana Senator trying to block rate hikes associated with the new law.

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Does the Chesapeake Bay Have a Future?

Acclaimed Author Tom Horton to speak Thursday at St. Mary’s College: “Is the Future a ‘Chesapeake Style’ Bay?”

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DoD Workers Return, Some Might Not Stay

Returning DoD workers also reduced furloughs in defense contracting firms, but legislators appear ready to extend the spending freeze as they argue about raising the debt ceiling.

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“Discover Lex Park” – This Wednesday @ LPBCA

Lexington Park Geocaching Coin

Interested in bettering Lexington Park? Please attend the LPBCA meeting this Wednesday, 6:30-8pm at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.

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USDA Awards Grant for Hospital Dental Van

Grant to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will retrofit a dental health van to help provide services for underserved residents in Lexington Park

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It Wasn’t J-Lo, It Was JLUS — So Turnout a Bit Low

It looked from the first public meeting that the Joint Land Use Study for Pax River might need a bit more J-Lo pizazz to get the attention it needs. There are ways to still participate if you missed it the first time.

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Lt. Gov. Praises Dedication of Bohanan & Hoyer

Budget struggles keep Congressman Hoyer from his own picnic, Del. John Bohanan, Lt. Gov Anthony Brown and Commissioner Jack Russell make it.

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Bet on the Shutdown, Be the Only Budget Winner

Most DoD civilians return to work this week and all furloughed federal workers look to receive back pay, but industry layoffs threaten and military recovery time grows. An emerging futures market based upon government outcomes may prove the best bet in town.

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Another Recovery Court Success

It might be the most difficult graduation to achieve, but St. Mary’s Substance Abuse Recovery Court continues to produce graduates who overcome obstacles hard to imagine. Here a graduate explains.

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