April 24, 2024

  • Shoreline

    Hoyer Briefed on Shoreline, Terrapin Project

    Rep. Steny H. Hoyer received a briefing on the Living Shoreline and Terrapin Habitat Restoration Project from the Southern Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Board earlier this month.

  • Boards

    County Seeks Volunteers for Boards, Commissions

    Applications are being accepted from residents who are interested in serving on a St. Mary’s County board, committee, or commission. The deadline to apply is May 21.

  • Noise

    Pax River Noise Advisory Through April 25

    Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place through April 25, 2024, from 8pm to midnight.

  • Health

    Sign Up for Health Care Directive Help

    Do you have an advance health care directive? Is it up to date? If you answered no, sign up for Law Day to meet with an attorney and fill one out, free of charge. Law Day will be held from 9am to 4pm Friday, May 3, at four locations in St. Mary’s.

  • Kindergarten

    Kindergarten Registration Opens May 6

    Registration for St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ kindergarten for the 2024–2025 school year will begin May 6 and continue throughout the summer.

Leader Exclusives

SMECO Announces Richards’ Resignation

Mar 11, 2024

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors recently announced that James A. Richards has resigned his seat on the Board as of February 19, 2024. Mr. Richards represented Prince George’s County and served on SMECO’s Board since 2001. “James Richards’ dedication to service over many decades—both at SMECO and in the local community—shows his commitment to making a positive impact. We could always rely on Mr. Richards to be an advocate for the economic development, education, and quality of life of our SMECO members,” said Sonja Cox, SMECO president and CEO. “We will miss his commitment to transparency and his…

F-35's Gun Pod Trials Completed

TPP Defense Summit Set March 27

Mar 6, 2024

Mark your calendar for The Patuxent Partnership’s 2024 Defense Summit to be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

Jessica Schleider: CoCreating Emotional Health

Mar 4, 2024

Walden Wise is pleased to introduce Jessica Schleider, Ph.D., a leading researcher and advocate for children’s emotional health, and share her video empowering adults like you to become powerful agents of positive change. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or anyone who cares for children, you have the power to make a positive impact on their emotional development.