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

Give Yourself a Gift

Dec 30, 2023

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Each of us makes a difference when building a future where children thrive emotionally. Walden Wise encourages you to recognize your contributions and give yourself a gift. Walden Wise CoCreators are gifting you with its five top resources of 2023for helping children thrive.

Robotics

VEX Robotics Tourney Seeks Volunteer

Dec 27, 2023

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The College of Southern Maryland will host VEX Robotics Tournaments in January 2024 at the La Plata campus. The Patuxent Partnership, a robotics supporter, is helping to publicize the event. Volunteers are needed.

STEM Expo

Calling All Judges for St. Mary’s Science Fair

Dec 21, 2023

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The Patuxent Partnership has been a supporter of the St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair for many years. TPP urges its members to support the upcoming fair in January 2024 and consider being a judge.

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