June 10, 2026

  • 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.

  • Water Monitoring

    Beach Water Monitoring Season Begins

    The St. Mary’s County Health Department has begun its annual water monitoring for the summer until Labor Day at public beaches throughout the county.

  • School

    School Age Care Registration Now Open

    Registration for the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks School Age Care program for the 2026-2027 school year is open.

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Newtowne

Newtowne Players Open Holiday Show Nov. 12

Oct 21, 2021

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The Newtowne Players will present a modern-day holiday classic sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. “Elf, the Musical” will be presented November 12 – December 12, 2021.

DolphinWatch

Message from the Cap’n: Listening to Dolphins

Oct 20, 2021

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Oyster season has opened, and the Cap’n is eavesdropping on dolphins — but pauses to also add some autumn oystering and waterman wisdom for the ’21-’22 season.

From the Cap’n, Interesting Crow Facts

Sep 7, 2021

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American Crows are very social, inquisitive, and sometimes mischievous. Crows are good learners and problem-solvers, often raiding garbage cans and picking over discarded food containers. They’re also aggressive and often chase away larger birds including hawks, owls, and herons.

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