July 16, 2026

  • Sobriety

    Sheriff’s Sobriety Checkpoint on July 17

    The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, in the Leonardtown area.

  • Schoolhouse

    Drayden Schoolhouse Open House July 18

    Open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse are held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 11am to 2pm. Why not plan a visit there July 18?

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

Science and Engineering

Science Fair on Jan. 17 @ SMART Building

Jan 5, 2025

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Mark your calendar. The 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held Friday, January 17, at the USMSM Smart Building in California, MD.

Apply Now for TPP Pathways Scholarship

Dec 31, 2024

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Applications are being accepted for The Patuxent Partnership Pathways Scholarship at the College of Southern Maryland. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.

Science Fair

Judges Sought for County Science Fair

Dec 23, 2024

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The Patuxent Partnership offers this reminder: the 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held Friday, January 17, 2025. And judges are needed. The event will be held at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building at 4219 Airport Road in California, MD. The award ceremony will be held on the same afternoon. The snow date will be January 24 at the same location. Would you be willing to serve as a judge in this year’s fair? In-person judging starts at 8am and lasts until approximately noon. Judges will have the opportunity to view…

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