June 20, 2026

  • Art

    Museum to Offer Art Classes for Kids

    Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects.

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

  • Juneteenth

    Freedom Day Set June 20 at Fairgrounds

    The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Free admission.

Leader Exclusives

Fertilizer to Repel Deer at Dyson Building Center

May 7, 2015

Seven kinds of mulch in different colors, various potting soils, lime, peat moss, & green, repellantfertilizers are in stock.

Tom Jarboe

Export Opportunities ‘Huge … Timing is Right’

May 6, 2015

“Opportunities are huge, especially in [aerospace and defense],” US trade official tells St. Mary’s companies. “The timing is right.”

Raley's blue sectional

At Raley’s, Made in the USA Choices Abound

May 5, 2015

Raley’s Home Furnishings responds to consumers search for “made in the USA” products.