July 27, 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

ArtsPark

Lex Park ArtsPark Stalls, Festival Canceled

Jan 14, 2019

The St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation has canceled its 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival and put its plans for a Lexington Park ArtsPark on hold after conditions changed regarding long-anticipated funding.

New Leadership

Pax Partnership Announces New Leadership

Jan 13, 2019

The Patuxent Partnership has announced New Leadership for the new year. The 2019 Board of Directors has been appointed, with five new members and returning members to fill the slate of officers and board members. 

SlackWater: A Look Back at Old St. Mary’s

Jan 10, 2019

The late Sen. J. Frank Raley Jr. worked to modernize the Southern Maryland region, generate economic development, and raise the standard of living. This essay, “Old County — New County,” was first published in 1999.