April 18, 2024

Nominate a Heroine for Award

Heroines

Do you know a woman who is truly making a difference in the community through her chosen industry? The March of Dimes is hoping you’ll share her story. The deadline to nominate someone is July 14.

Newtowne Players Take the Stage

Newtowne Players

The Newtowne Players are presenting “Over the River and Through the Woods” at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park through May 7.

Pax Keeps Tree City Title for 28th Year

Tree City

Naval Air Station Patuxent River is celebrating the 28th consecutive year of being named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the Navy installation’s commitment to effective forest management.

Business Incubator Created in St. Mary’s

Business Incubator

St. Mary’s County is looking for an entity to manage the county’s new business incubator, which is currently under construction at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. The county has issued a Request for Proposals in the amount of $1,350,000.

Women Honored for Contributions to Community

Outstanding Women

This year’s Women’s History Month banquet in St. Mary’s County celebrated three local women — Barbara Thompson, Lillian Cavanagh, and Patricia Brady — for their contributions to the county.

Cherry Trees Bloom Ahead of April 9 Festival

cherry trees bloom

The blooms of the Yoshino cherry trees are temporal, a trait bestowing a not inconsiderable amount of the species’ cachet. This year they bloomed early.

Volk is Executive Director of CDC

Volk

St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation (CDC) Board of Directors selects Viki Volk as Executive Director.

How 70 People Axed the University of Maryland

A dramatic thing to say, borne out by the state budget. So it becomes a cautionary tale, although it is also a celebration of the power of a single vote.

Lex Leader Gets a New Look

LexLeader is upgrading to a crisper format with more accessible news and features on the front page. Behind the scenes Member services are expanding.

Battle of AICUZ; Coming to a Theater Near You

An Achilles’ heel for the Navy, a linchpin for Lexington Park, will the 800 AICUZ properties turn the tide in the Revitalization War?