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

MD Record Smooth Dogfish Caught in Atlantic

Nov 5, 2022

Fay Ganster of Reading, Pennsylvania has been officially recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as the new state record holder for the Atlantic Division with an 18-pound smooth dogfish she caught off the coast of Ocean City on October 22.

LunchBox Talk

Register NOW: Naval Aviation Consortium Nov. 1

Oct 28, 2022

Learn about the process to join and how to propose solutions to Navy problems. Nov. 1, 2022, 9am to 10am – The Naval Aviation Systems Consortium is holding an overview and Q&A session with industry.

Veterans Affairs

Vet Resource Day Nov. 4 – Free

Oct 28, 2022

Veterans Resource Day on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, from 9am to 2pm at the Univ. of Maryland at Southern Maryland, at 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619. This free event is open to the public with support from Mission BBQ and SMECO.