July 16, 2026

  • Cooling Centers

    Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18

    Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents may take refuge in one of these cool places.

  • 2023-01: Big Mama Attacked

    Far from the first time, Big Mama rocketed into the air to repulse an intruder. But this time they became entangled and dropped into the water. The intruder flew practically at the moment of the splash. Big Mama floated beneath her nest, head up and wings outstretched.

  • Gymnasts

    Gymnasts Finish 2025–26 Season Strong

    The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy has announced the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season following the recent success of team members at the USA Gymnastics Region 7 Championships in mid-May.

  • St. George Island

    The Tale of the Battle of St. George Island

    Mark your calendar. Join Preservation Maryland President and CEO Nicholas Redding to learn about Maryland’s only Revolutionary War battle, its impact, and the often overlooked tale of the Battle of St. George Island.

  • Platform Aerospace

    Platform Aerospace to Expand Operations in St. Mary’s

    Platform Aerospace is expanding its operations in St. Mary’s County to grow its engineering, design, and production space, creating hundreds of new jobs in Maryland over the next three years.

Leader Exclusives

CoCreating with Walden Wise

Mar 11, 2025

Walden Wise has tools to help shift your understanding of stress from a constant, overwhelming pressure to a powerful force that, when balanced, can actually support you and the kids in your life.

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Folks from the Cap’n’s Hometown, Piney Point

Mar 11, 2025

Cap’n Jack is telling tales about the folks who used to live in Piney Point and some of their goings-on.

NAWCAD

TPP: Deadline for NAWCAD Workshop Extended to March 14

Mar 10, 2025

Calling all rising high school juniors and seniors. NAWCAD will offer Southern Maryland students a free summer workshop to help prep them for the American workforce. The application process has been extended to Friday, March 14, 2025.