June 19, 2026

  • Action Team

    Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet

    The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, June 23, 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.

Leader Exclusives

Federal Marketplace for Health Insurance Opens

Nov 17, 2014

Congressman Steny Hoyer alerts Americans that open enrollment for health care plans through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace began Nov. 15, 2014.

Hoyer Earns High Score From LCV

Funding to Diversify SoMd Economy

Nov 13, 2014

Steny Hoyer announced nearly $2 million from DoD to identify and leverage research at SoMD military installations for development in the private sector.

SMECO

Southern Maryland Reliability Project Completed

Nov 11, 2014

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative completed its Southern Maryland Reliability Project on Nov. 3 when it energized the under-river portion of the 230,000-volt line that creates a transmission loop through the cooperative’s service area.