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

Looking Back 50 Yrs. at Hurricane Agnes – Message From the Cap’n

Jun 29, 2022

I watched Tropical Storm Agnes, 50 years ago this month, change my small part of the watershed, for the worst. It hasn’t recovered. Experts say none of the Chesapeake Bay recovered from Agnes.

Askey Welcomes New Partners

Jun 27, 2022

Christa Hood, CPA, and Monica Kempson, CPA, became the new partners of Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC, June 1, 2022. Founders Bob and Cathy Askey are sticking around as consultants, but after 25 years handed off the business to its new partners.

Wheeler

Wheeler Seeks Clerk of Circuit Court

Jun 23, 2022

Faye Wheeler is running for Clerk of the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court. The Clerk’s office records land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances, and other precious documents; administers oaths; issues business and marriage licenses; and performs civil marriage ceremonies.