June 8, 2026

  • Emergency

    Commissioners, Pax CO to Meet June 9

    The St. Mary’s County commissioners and the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Pax River will hold a joint meeting at 9am Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

  • State Parks

    Day-Use Reservations Required for Some MD State Parks

    Visitors planning to attend some Maryland state parks are required to make reservations prior to arrival at the park.

  • Board

    Medical Professionals Sought for Review Board

    Applications are being sought from specialized medical professionals to serve on the St. Mary’s County Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

  • Election

    Board Shares Key Election Information

    The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections reminds residents of upcoming dates and resources related to the 2026 Primary Election and is notifying the public of an updated date for the pre-Election Day mail-in ballot canvass. The ballot canvass, previously announced for June 1, has been rescheduled to 9am Friday, June 5.

  • Schoolhouse

    June Open Houses @ Drayden Schoolhouse

    The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions, will offer open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden on the first and third Saturday of the month from 11am to 2pm. Two additional dates have been added in June.

Leader Exclusives

Science Fair

St. Mary’s Science Fair Set Jan. 16

Dec 16, 2025

The St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held January 16, 2026, at the USMSM SMART Building and is open to St. Mary’s residents.

TPP Defense Summit Puts Focus on Tech & Innovation

Dec 8, 2025

The Patuxent Partnership’s 2025 Defense Summit covered an array of topics last month keeping the focus on “Technology, Innovation and Capability to the Warfighter.” An audience of more than 200 attended the full-day program of dynamic panels and speakers, including NAWCAD leadership.

Teens Need Authentic Connection, With You

Dec 3, 2025

Teenagers live in a world full of pressures—peer influence, academic expectations, online interactions, and the daily work of discovering who they are. What helps them most isn’t just advice—it’s authentic connection with caring adults who truly listen, engage, and show up.