July 18, 2026

  • Talons

    Talons Robotics Team Honors Advisors

    Faculty advisors to the College of Southern Maryland Talons Robotics team were honored with flags flown over the Pentagon in recognition of the time and mentorship they have shown the team.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

Message from the Cap’n – Osprey Return

Mar 20, 2023

Two of the most famous osprey couples of Island Creek — Mr. and Mrs. Perfect and Mr. and Mrs. Bennet — returned to their nests March 5, 2023, from their winter digs in Central America. For the second year, the Perfects have defied osprey tradition by arriving together. And now the Bennets have accomplished this feat as well.

Armitage

Armitage Named to Power List of Maryland Attorneys

Mar 14, 2023

Lexington Park attorney Sue Ann Armitage has been named to The Daily Record’s Power List of family law attorneys. Ms. Armitage was one of only 25 attorneys statewide chosen for this accolade. She has practiced law in Lexington Park for 30 years.

Calling All Students! Check Out This Career Fair

Mar 13, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership’s Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023.