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

Lifting Caregivers’ Stress

Nov 26, 2024

Over the next few months, Walden Wise shifts its focus from caring for the children in your life, to spotlighting the caregivers with a free, new series, Caring for You, Caring for Them.

Message from the Cap’n – Don’t Rake Those Leaves

Nov 25, 2024

Leaving leaves on the ground has advantages for the environment. Over the winter they provide cover and habitat for a litany of tiny lives.

Essay

NASA Sponsors Student Essay Contest

Nov 25, 2024

The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize NASA’s fourth annual Power to Explore Student Challenge. Submissions are due January 31, 2025.