June 3, 2026

  • Alvey in 3-Way Commission President Race

    Roy Alvey, one of three men running for the Republican nomination for St. Mary’s County Commissioner President, introduces himself and offers his qualifications for the position.

  • Noise

    Pax River Sets Noise Advisory Through July 10

    Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place through July 10, 2026, from 8am to 5pm.

  • Sanders to Moderate TPP Symposium

    Retired RADM Scott Sanders will moderate The Patuxent Partnership symposium, Evolving Warfare: Rise of the Drones, on June 18. The symposium will focus on emerging drone and future autonomous technologies and how they will affect US Navy operations. Registration is now open.

  • Deadline

    Reminder: June 2 Deadline to Register to Vote

    The close of registration and party affiliation deadline for the Maryland primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, by 5pm in the St. Mary’s County election office or by 11:59pm online.

  • Calvert Cliffs

    Calvert Cliffs Testing Sirens on June 1, With More Testing Later in the Week

    There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on Monday, June 1, 2026, at noon.

Leader Exclusives

STEM Pitch

Parker Foundation Sponsors STEM Pitch Contest at GMHS

May 29, 2025

Great Mills High School students competed in the Pitch for Your Pocket STEM competition sponsored by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation.

Message from the Cap’n — Soft Crabs Back in Season

May 26, 2025

Soft crabs are in season now in the Chesapeake.

St. Mary’s CDC Seeks Exec. Director

May 21, 2025

St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation is seeking an executive director, part-time or full-time options available. Interested applicants can email a letter of interest, resume, and references to CDC Chairwoman Evelyn Hernandez at [email protected].