June 11, 2026

  • Fishing

    State Offering License-Free Fishing Days

    All Maryland residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration on June 13 and July 4.

  • Blue Angels

    Blue Angels Headline Pax River Air Show

    The US Navy says the 2026 NAS Patuxent River Air Show on June 20 and 21 is going to be packed with thrilling performances, including appearances by the Blue Angels.

  • Museums Host 2nd Saturday Activities

    Residents of all ages are invited to enjoy educational activities at the St. Clement’s Island Museum, US Colored Troops Interpretive Center, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.

  • SMECO and VMDAEC Award Scholarships

    Nine graduating high school seniors earn SMECO and VMDAEC award scholarships.

  • Noise

    Pax Sets June 10-25 Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm June 10-25, 2026.

Leader Exclusives

Health Hub

New Clinic Opens at Lex Park Health Hub

Jan 25, 2023

A Greater Baden Medical Services primary health care clinic has opened at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.

Feasibility Study YMCA

Letter: St. Mary’s Dems Criticize Delegation Decision on Bond Authority for YMCA

Jan 23, 2023

In an open letter, the St. Mary’s Democratic Central Committee expresses frustration over the county’s Annapolis delegation’s refusal to forward for state approval $15 million in bond authority for the construction of a YMCA in the county.

STEM

TPP: Learn About Paid STEM Internships

Jan 23, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership will present SoMD 2030, a workforce development initiative, at 8:30am January 31. Learn about paid internships for summer 2023, the Tech Jobs Rule apprentice program, and other ways to get engaged as the region increases its STEM pipeline.