June 20, 2026

  • 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.

  • Solstice

    Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Piney Point

    Celebrate the solstice season June 19, 2026, with extended evening hours and after-hours tours at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park.

Leader Exclusives

MetCom waterline

MetCom Launches New Website

Feb 20, 2015

The updated website provides more information for customers, residents, and vendors; links to public meeting notices and information on how to present at these meetings; and introduces MetCom’s Board of Directors.

Higher Ed Building

Funding Requested for Building 3

Feb 17, 2015

Univ. of Maryland & SoMD Higher Ed reps met with the Southern Maryland Delegation to appeal for funding to be returned to the state budget for an Academic & Research Building at the SMHEC campus.

Landscape of SoMd Addictions is Shifting

Feb 16, 2015

Illicit use of prescription drugs fuels the addictions epidemic, properly prescribed use of opiates causes addiction as well.