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

Spark!

Local Companies, Spark! Career Fair Needs You

Jan 13, 2025

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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

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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

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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.

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