July 11, 2026

  • Rudow

    Rudow Earns Maryland Sport Fisheries Award

    Lenny Rudow, founding editor of FishTalk magazine, has been named the 2026 recipient of the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award.

  • Birds

    Piney Point Program Is for the Birds

    Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will host a Second Saturday activity 10am to noon July 11, 2026. Learn about local birds and build a feeder. Price to participate is included in museum admission.

  • Admiral

    DNR Seeks Nominations for Admiral of the Bay Award

    The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay Award. The nomination period closes August 31.

  • Preservation

    Historic Preservation Efforts Earn Awards

    The St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Commission announced the 2026 recipients of its awards that recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of historic preservation.

  • 2022-1: Time Speeds Up for Island Creek Ospreys

    The 10 named Ospreys of lower Island Creek started the 2022 season earlier than ever and kept to a fast pace. So there was plenty of extra time if something should go awry. Turned out that was a good thing.

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.