Appraiser Fair Jan. 25 @ St. Clement’s Museum
Visit with expert appraisers as they determine the value of your prized possessions at the St. Clement’s Island Museum Appraiser Fair from 10am to 3pm January 25, 2025.
County Govt. MLK Day Schedule
St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules Tuesday, January 21.
Bivens Appointed Director of Recreation & Parks
Ray Bivens has been named the new director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks.
PMA-251, SoMD Tech Bridge to Present Tide Talks
PMA-251 and the SoMD Tech Bridge will join with NAWCAD Lakehurst and the Liberty Tech Bridge for Tide Talks from 1 to 2pm January 22, 2025.
Hoyer: 256,000 New Jobs, Unemployment Near 50-Year Low
The December 2024 jobs reports noted the 47th consecutive month of job growth under the Biden-Harris administration, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. In that time, 16.6 million jobs were added to the economy, including 256,000 just this past month.
NSC Staffers’ Politics Questioned
Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions, and about their social media posts. Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, indicated his intention to ensure the council is staffed with those who support Trump’s agenda.
TPP to Co-Sponsor ‘Geopolitics of Seapower’ Author Book Signing
Colin Flint will present his book, “Near and Far Waters: The Geopolitics of Seapower,” at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on January 30, 2025. The event is being co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for the Study of Democracy at SMCM.
St. Mary’s 2050 Vision Sessions Set
Community input is being sought on the vision, key planning themes, and goals to be considered as the St. Mary’s County’s Comprehensive Plan is updated. Sessions are scheduled this month.
Focus Areas for Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership works to improve the community’s health based on the areas of greatest needs identified in a state assessment.
Forrest Center Tech Expo Set Jan. 23
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center will hold its 25th annual Forrest Center Tech Expo on Thursday, January 23, 2025.





















