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

Holiday Fun Continues @ Flat Iron Farm

Dec 4, 2024

Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills is ready for the second weekend of Bubby’s Farewell Christmas on December 6 and 7.

Pilots

SBIR/STTR Topic Launch Set Dec. 11

Dec 2, 2024

There is still time to register for the 25.1/A NAVAIR Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Topic Launch to be held 9am to 4pm December 11, in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Tech Bridge.

project seawall

NAS Pax, DoD to Present MIRR Final Report

Dec 1, 2024

There will be a presentation of the St. Mary’s County and NAS Pax River Military Installation Resilience Review final report at noon December 3 the Lexington Park Library at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park.