June 11, 2026

  • Fishing

    State Offering License-Free Fishing Days

    All Maryland residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration on June 13 and July 4.

  • Blue Angels

    Blue Angels Headline Pax River Air Show

    The US Navy says the 2026 NAS Patuxent River Air Show on June 20 and 21 is going to be packed with thrilling performances, including appearances by the Blue Angels.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

Spark!

Local Companies, Spark! Career Fair Needs You

Jan 13, 2025

The Patuxent Partnership reminds companies interested in participating in the Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair from 8am to 2pm Thursday, March 13, 2025, that the deadline to sign up is January 15.

Boats Are High, Creek Is Low

Jan 6, 2025

A perfect storm brewed in Southern Maryland the first week of 2025, trapping work boats at their docks in the region’s creeks. The continued wind and temperatures do not bode well for oysters either.

Bubby's Christmas Farewell

‘Incredible’ Support for Bubby’s Christmas Farewell

Jan 6, 2025

The family of Joseph “Bubby” Knott is excited to announce that through the community’s support and matching funds $320,291.13 was raised for charity during Bubby’s Christmas Farewell at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills.