July 18, 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

Festival

STE(A)M Festival Is Back in St. Mary’s

Sep 11, 2023

St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host the seventh annual STE(A)M Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize this popular event that will be held in-person this year.

Donnelly

Save the Date: RDML Michael Donnelly to Keynote TPP/ANA Panel Sept. 27

Sep 8, 2023

Mark your calendar. RDML Michael “Buzz” Donnelly will be the keynote speaker at The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation panel on September 27, 2023.

Logistics Challenges in the US – Why an Integrated Military-Industry Approach Is Critical in This Contested Security Environment

Sep 7, 2023

US Department of Commerce Undersecretary Alan Estevez will discuss his perspective on the logistics challenges facing the United States and the way forward. The Patuxent Partnership will present “Logistics Challenges in the US – Why an Integrated Military-Industry Approach Is Critical in This Contested Security Environment” from 9 to 10am September 12, 2023.