June 8, 2026

  • Emergency

    Commissioners, Pax CO to Meet June 9

    The St. Mary’s County commissioners and the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Pax River will hold a joint meeting at 9am Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

  • State Parks

    Day-Use Reservations Required for Some MD State Parks

    Visitors planning to attend some Maryland state parks are required to make reservations prior to arrival at the park.

  • Board

    Medical Professionals Sought for Review Board

    Applications are being sought from specialized medical professionals to serve on the St. Mary’s County Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

  • Election

    Board Shares Key Election Information

    The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections reminds residents of upcoming dates and resources related to the 2026 Primary Election and is notifying the public of an updated date for the pre-Election Day mail-in ballot canvass. The ballot canvass, previously announced for June 1, has been rescheduled to 9am Friday, June 5.

  • Schoolhouse

    June Open Houses @ Drayden Schoolhouse

    The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions, will offer open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden on the first and third Saturday of the month from 11am to 2pm. Two additional dates have been added in June.

Leader Exclusives

Quantum Technologies

NAWCAD Physicist to Discuss Quantum Technologies

Feb 26, 2025

Quantum Technologies: Impacts for National Security and Society will be presented by Josh Grossman, a physicist with NAWCAD’s Quantum Research & Applications Branch. The program March 28 is co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.

The Cap’n IDs Birds by Wing Patterns

Feb 25, 2025

The Cap’n recommends birdwatching as a winter hobby, and gives tips for identification from the wing shapes of the big birds of the Chesapeake including osprey, eagles, and vultures.

Spark!

Volunteers Needed for Spark! Career Fair

Feb 24, 2025

Volunteer to help make the third annual SPARK! Career Fair event a success. Volunteers will help guide groups of students and chaperones around the various displays at the event.