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

Resource Day Rescheduled: Oct. 7

Oct 2, 2022

The 2022 autumn Community Resource Day has been rescheduled for Oct. 7 from 11 am to 2 pm. The Church of the Ascension is hosting the day at 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Bates Says TJ Bridge Top Concern of 29C

Sep 19, 2022

Bill Bates has seen the underside of the Thomas Johnson Bridge and believes it is District 29C’s most important issue.

St. Mary’s Delegate Districts Have Changed

Sep 6, 2022

There are three Legislative Districts in St. Mary’s County. Many county voters who live south of Leonardtown are in a different legislative district in 2022 than in 2018. The General Election is November 8.