March 29, 2024

Commission to Honor Visionary Woman

Visionary Woman

The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women has chosen former Maryland Circuit Court Judge Karen Abrams to receive the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award for being a Visionary Woman.

Newtowne Players Declare ‘She Loves Me’

Catch Newtowne Players

The Newtowne Players will be performing ‘She Loves Me’ from Feb. 1 through 17, 2019, on their stage at 21744 South Coral Drive in ​Lexington Park.

Lex Park ArtsPark Stalls, Festival Canceled

ArtsPark

The St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation has canceled its 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival and put its plans for a Lexington Park ArtsPark on hold after conditions changed regarding long-anticipated funding.

St. Mary’s Govt. Operational Status for Jan. 14

Here’s an updated list of closures and schedule changes for St. Mary’s County Government effective Monday, Jan. 14.

Library Show Features Dunning Art

Dunning

A few days remain to see the gallery show featuring the work of local artist Jason Dunning at the Lexington Park Library. The show runs through Jan. 15 during regular library hours.

County Makes Board Appointments

Labor Day

The St. Mary’s County commissioners have appointed and reappointed several members to boards, committees, and commissions.

DNR Says Take a Hike on Jan. 1

Take a Hike

Kick off the New Year with one of Maryland’s fastest-growing traditions – a First Day Hike. On Jan. 1, the Maryland Park Service will offer more than three dozen hikes on more than 30 state lands and parks, as part of a nationwide event.

Public Hearing on Airport Rules Canceled

Airport Rules

The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hear public comment on the Airport Rules Ordinance during a public hearing at 6 pm Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.

2018 Hurricane Season Saw Above Normal Activity

2018 Hurricane Season

St. Mary’s County government has released a report of the 2018 Hurricane Season, and says that overall, the season featured above normal activity in the Atlantic.

Museum Wants Penny Press Machine

Penny Press

The Friends of St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums have launched a fundraising effort to provide the St. Clement’s Island Museum store with a penny press machine.