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

TPP Program Welcomes Author Brent Sadler

Nov 10, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for the Study of Democracy will present an evening with author Brent Sadler. Thursday, November 29 / 5:30 – 7pm St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s St. Mary’s Hall 47458 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City Mr. Sadler is the author of “U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century – A New Strategy for Facing the Chinese and Russian Threat.” He is a retired submariner and adviser to senior naval commanders and the Defense Department. Currently, he is a senior research fellow at the Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology at the Center for National Defense…

TPP to Lead MD Junior Science Symposium

Nov 8, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership will lead the 2023 Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium for the fifth year. Students throughout Maryland are invited to compete for scholarships and the opportunity to present at the national level.

Schools

America’s Public Schools Topic of Lecture

Nov 6, 2023

David Steiner, author and executive director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, will discuss his new book, “A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America’s Schools,” on November 16, 2023, at the College of Southern Maryland Center for Health Sciences in Hughesville. The breakfast and lecture are free; registration is required.