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Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents may take refuge in one of these cool places.
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2023-01: Big Mama Attacked
Far from the first time, Big Mama rocketed into the air to repulse an intruder. But this time they became entangled and dropped into the water. The intruder flew practically at the moment of the splash. Big Mama floated beneath her nest, head up and wings outstretched.
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Gymnasts Finish 2025–26 Season Strong
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy has announced the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season following the recent success of team members at the USA Gymnastics Region 7 Championships in mid-May.
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The Tale of the Battle of St. George Island
Mark your calendar. Join Preservation Maryland President and CEO Nicholas Redding to learn about Maryland’s only Revolutionary War battle, its impact, and the often overlooked tale of the Battle of St. George Island.
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Platform Aerospace to Expand Operations in St. Mary’s
Platform Aerospace is expanding its operations in St. Mary’s County to grow its engineering, design, and production space, creating hundreds of new jobs in Maryland over the next three years.
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Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18
Jul 15, 2026
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2023-01: Big Mama Attacked
Jul 15, 2026
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Gymnasts Finish 2025–26 Season Strong
Jul 14, 2026
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The Tale of the Battle of St. George Island
Jul 14, 2026
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Platform Aerospace to Expand Operations in St. Mary’s
Jul 13, 2026
Leader Exclusives
8 Places to Chase MD’s Chesapeake Channa
The Chesapeake Channa, or snakehead, has developed a dedicated following in the sportfishing community–even though they’ve been an unwelcome addition to Maryland waterways.
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.
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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