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

stress

Stress Can Help Kids

Aug 28, 2023

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At Walden Wise, CoCreators are learning that positive stress, eustress, can lead to heightened focus and increased productivity and that developing effective coping strategies is scientifically proven to support emotional well-being. A certain amount of stress can actually be good for kids and help them grow and adapt.

Greenwell camp

Talk: Back-to-School Emotional Health

Aug 21, 2023

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Children live in worlds created by adults. Walden Wise is a new community dedicated to bringing caring adults closer to each other to learn and share what works on behalf of children. Engaging in conversations with kids always supports our guiding practice of nurturing authentic relationships.

Logistics Challenges

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

Aug 15, 2023

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US Department of Commerce Undersecretary Alan Estevez will discuss “Logistics Challenges in the US – Why an Integrated Military-Industry Approach Is Critical in This Contested Security Environment.” The Patuxent Partnership will present the event from 9 to 10am September 12, 2023.

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