July 22, 2026

  • Noise

    Pax Sets July 23 Nighttime Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Caroline County, and the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised that nighttime noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8:30 to 10:30pm July 23, 2026.

  • SMECO

    SMECO Ballots Are Being Mailed

    Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members’ 2026 Annual Meeting notices and ballots will be arriving in the mail in July.

  • 2024-01: Island Creek Osprey Population Dips

    In 2024, the Osprey population of St. George Island probably wasn’t the largest ever for probably the first time since the outlawing of DDT in 1972. For one, Mrs. Bennet didn’t return.

  • Public Forum

    Commissioners to Host Public Forum July 28

    The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a public forum at 6:30pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.

  • Chronic Disease

    Healthy Recipes Sought for Cookbook

    St. Mary’s County community members are invited to submit a healthy recipe by August 31 to be included in the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s virtual community cookbook.

Leader Exclusives

Cookbook

‘Wild Maryland’ Cookbook Now Online

Nov 13, 2021

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has published a new online cookbook, perfect for anyone who likes their food on the wild side.

Newtowne

Newtowne Players Open Holiday Show Nov. 12

Oct 21, 2021

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

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.