June 11, 2026

  • Museums Host 2nd Saturday Activities

    Residents of all ages are invited to enjoy educational activities at the St. Clement’s Island Museum, US Colored Troops Interpretive Center, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.

  • SMECO and VMDAEC Award Scholarships

    Nine graduating high school seniors earn SMECO and VMDAEC award scholarships.

  • Noise

    Pax Sets June 10-25 Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm June 10-25, 2026.

  • Water Monitoring

    Beach Water Monitoring Season Begins

    The St. Mary’s County Health Department has begun its annual water monitoring for the summer until Labor Day at public beaches throughout the county.

  • School

    School Age Care Registration Now Open

    Registration for the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks School Age Care program for the 2026-2027 school year is open.

Leader Exclusives

Lex Leader Gets a New Look

Jul 7, 2014

LexLeader is upgrading to a crisper format with more accessible news and features on the front page. Behind the scenes Member services are expanding.

‘Why Not?’ Join the Chamber?

Jul 6, 2014

Chris King doesn’t answer ‘why’ you should join the chamber. He outlines the benefits and results and asks, “Why wouldn’t you join the Chamber?”

Funds Released for Pax Aircraft Prototype Facility

Jul 3, 2014

“This is great news for us,” said Delegate John Bohanan. “This represents a significant future business base opportunity for us at Pax.”