June 19, 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.

  • Lexington Park Library

    Groups Step Up to Help Library Food Program

    A Better St. Mary’s and the St. Mary’s Department of Social Services have partnered to help fund a summer meal program for children at the Lexington Park Library.

Leader Exclusives

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MetCom Clarifies Rates

Dec 8, 2014

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Recent remarks and reports concerning a Rate Study prepared for the Metropolitan Commission are incorrect and clarified here.

Navy Connects Climate Change to Conflict

Nov 24, 2014

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Climate change and conflict are linked, says RADM Jonathan White, and urgent for defense, diplomatic and environmental policy-making.

FAA OKs UAS Flight at St. Mary’s

Nov 23, 2014

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Del. John Bohanan: “This FAA stamp of approval is the federal government’s recognition of our airspace integration efforts” at St. Mary’s Airport.

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