July 11, 2026

Leader Exclusives

Message from the Cap’n — The Great Clam Rush

Feb 17, 2026

There was a time clams in local waters around Piney Point provided a type of Gold Rush for Chesapeake clammers. Back then the clams were plentiful and sparked a rush. Today they’re scare, but their value approaches gold.

MATHCOUNTS

18 Schools Compete in MATHCOUNTS

Feb 16, 2026

The region’s annual MATHCOUNTS competition marked its 32nd anniversary on February 7. More than 200 students from 18 schools gathered in Prince Frederick to test their math skills.

Message from the Cap’n — When the Bay Turns to Glass

Feb 12, 2026

When the first hard freeze settles over the Chesapeake Bay it goes quiet in a way only watermen understand.