July 17, 2026

  • Action Team

    Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet

    The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 10 to 11am.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

SMECO Announces Richards’ Resignation

Mar 11, 2024

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors recently announced that James A. Richards has resigned his seat on the Board as of February 19, 2024. Mr. Richards represented Prince George’s County and served on SMECO’s Board since 2001. “James Richards’ dedication to service over many decades—both at SMECO and in the local community—shows his commitment to making a positive impact. We could always rely on Mr. Richards to be an advocate for the economic development, education, and quality of life of our SMECO members,” said Sonja Cox, SMECO president and CEO. “We will miss his commitment to transparency and his…

F-35's Gun Pod Trials Completed

TPP Defense Summit Set March 27

Mar 6, 2024

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Mark your calendar for The Patuxent Partnership’s 2024 Defense Summit to be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

Jessica Schleider: CoCreating Emotional Health

Mar 4, 2024

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Walden Wise is pleased to introduce Jessica Schleider, Ph.D., a leading researcher and advocate for children’s emotional health, and share her video empowering adults like you to become powerful agents of positive change. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or anyone who cares for children, you have the power to make a positive impact on their emotional development.

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