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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Commissioners, Pax CO to Meet June 9
Jun 7, 2026
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Day-Use Reservations Required for Some MD State Parks
Jun 6, 2026
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Medical Professionals Sought for Review Board
Jun 5, 2026
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Board Shares Key Election Information
Jun 4, 2026
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June Open Houses @ Drayden Schoolhouse
Jun 4, 2026
Leader Exclusives
Grounding Kids With a 5-Minute Poem
When the world feels uncertain, helping kids reflect on who they are can be incredibly grounding. One of our favorite activities from the CoCreating with Kids Practice Guide is The 5-Minute Poem. Every line begins with “I am from …” Let the words flow. No pressure to rhyme—just write.
Board Election, Annual Report Highlight SMECO Meeting
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative held its 87th annual meeting August 20 at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. W. Michael Phipps, George Heinze, Richard A. Winkler, David A. Cross Jr., and Scott White were elected to serve on SMECO’s board for three years.
TPP Panel: Marine Corps Acquisition Strategy
“Achieving Project Eagle: Requirements, Funding and Acquisition Strategy for the Corps” will be the topic of the September 10, 2025, panel presented by The Patuxent Partnership, Marine Corps Aviation Association, and the Association of Naval Aviation at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.
Official Pentagon News Links
This will be the last Morning Coffee column for the foreseeable future. This post includes links to news sources maintained by the Pentagon and the military services.
Morning Coffee Off the Burner Indefinitely
Morning Coffee will be off the burner until LexLeader can again feel confident it is providing factual reports on the news around the internet focused on the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community and US military news around the world. Links to the sources Morning Coffee has relied upon for 15 years are posted here.
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