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

Internship

TPP Wraps Up 2024 Summer Internship Program

Aug 20, 2024

The Patuxent Partnership wrapped up its 2024 summer internship program. Forty-three college interns completed eight-week internships as part of the SoMD 2030 Workforce Development initiative.

Bubby Knott

Bubby’s Farewell Christmas @ Flat Iron

Aug 19, 2024

Mark your calendar for Bubby’s Farewell Christmas at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills. Join the farm as it prepares for an unforgettable remembrance of Bubby and the Christmas season at Flat Iron Farm. Stay tuned for more details.

Small Businesses

Small Businesses’ Unexplored Talents Are Key to Innovation

Aug 12, 2024

Delivering outcomes that matter to the warfighter takes an environment of engagement and partnership created by both naval aviation and small businesses, said Naval Air Systems Command Deputy Commander Tom Rudowsky, speaking at a program sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.