July 17, 2026

  • Code Red

    Code Red Air Quality Alert in Effect for St. Mary’s County

    The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services is notifying residents that a Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect for the area today, Friday, July 17, 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.

Leader Exclusives

STEM Expo

STEM Workshop, Activity Ideas Sought

Jan 23, 2024

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Workshop team leaders are looking for new ideas for workshop events and activities for the 2024 STEM-ING event to be held in May.

Local Murder Inspires New Novel

Jan 22, 2024

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Inspired by a 1959 murder in a tiny, remote river town south of Washington, DC, Southern Maryland journalist Viki Volk has published her first novel, “Murder First Then Slander,” based upon news accounts of the still festering crime.

Volunteers Sought for Spark! Career Fair

Jan 15, 2024

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The Patuxent Partnership is seeking volunteers for the second annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair to be held February 1, 2024.

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