July 10, 2026

  • 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.

  • Volunteer

    County to Host Volunteer Expo Aug. 1

    The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services will host the Volunteer Expo from 9am to 1pm Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park.

Leader Exclusives

Crabs Turning Scarce Across Chesapeake

Jul 24, 2025

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We have been fortunate here in the Lower Potomac and St. Mary’s rivers, in that crabbing was rather good until July bore on. Other regions in the Chesapeake haven’t been so lucky, and crabs are scarce as hen’s teeth.

Apprenticeships

Companies Sought for Apprenticeship Program

Jul 14, 2025

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The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule wants local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Summer Shift: Big Emotions

Jul 7, 2025

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With summer here, many of us are shifting into a different rhythm. School’s out, routines relax, and we get just a little more time with the kids in our lives. 

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