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

De-Stressing Kids’ Holidays

Dec 18, 2023

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Walden Wise is a new community of caring adults sharing what works on behalf of the emotional health of children. We call ourselves CoCreators and we’ve learned, as we develop and share super tools to help kids, we’ve learned they aren’t just for the kids — they work like magic for adults, too.

Flight

SMR Flight Academy Program Set for 2024-25

Dec 18, 2023

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St. Mary’s Ryken High School has announced an upcoming Flight Academy program beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The Patuxent Partnership donated 24 flight simulators to the school in May 2022.

Scholarships

SMECO Scholarships to Be Awarded

Dec 13, 2023

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will award four $2,500 scholarships to local high school students who excel in their endeavors and show promise in their chosen field of study. Students have until April 1, 2024, to apply.

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