July 26, 2026

  • Noise

    Pax River Sets July 27-31 Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised of noise-generating testing events scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm July 27-July 31, 2026.

  • Chronic Disease

    Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet

    The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

  • Farm

    Farm Program to Offer Free Produce

    The annual Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program will offer farm fresh produce free to the community. There will be two food distribution locations in Lexington Park for the program.

  • Frozen

    Last Chance to See ‘Frozen’ @ Great Mills High

    It’s your last chance to see the R&P production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical at Great Mills High School this weekend, July 24-26, 2026.

  • Cruise

    Explore the Potomac: Dinner & Cruise Series

    The Dinner & A Cruise Series at St. Clement’s Island Museum this year features a new water taxi, expanded routes, and new cruise experiences, offering visitors opportunities to explore the Potomac River while enjoying themed programs, dining, and scenic views.

Leader Exclusives

soft crab

Worth Repeating: Soft Crab Season Opens Ever So Quietly

May 19, 2019

It’s that time of year again, Message from the Cap’n has to address the great harbinger of the season, the soft crab. And, back in 2019, get your Smith Island Cruise information and reservations here.

Catfish Becoming Dominant Species in Lower Potomac

May 10, 2019

Message From the Cap’n is a compilation of history, fishing advice, waterman, and weather insights, Chesapeake lore, and ordinary malarkey. This season’s highlight: More catfish in the Potomac than we’ve ever seen!

JSHS

Peters Opens MD JSHS Symposium: “We’re Counting on You”

May 7, 2019

VADM Dean Peters, who knows his way around science and technology, praised the success of the participants in the Maryland Regional Competition of JSHS — the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium — and told them their talents are needed.