Public Health Academy for Students Offered
Applications are now open for the St. Mary’s County Health Department Summer Student Academy in Public Health, which provides rising high school seniors with an immersive experience in public health.
Routine Maintenance on Solomons, Benedict Bridges
The Maryland State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on two state-maintained bridges in Southern Maryland this month: Sunday morning, April 12, on the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and Sunday morning, April 26, on Hallowing Point Road.
Healthy St. Mary’s Highlights Church Food Pantry
The Church of the Ascension food pantry in Lexington Park is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 11am. Volunteers keep shelves stocked and assist families with kindness and care.
US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire
Two hours before the 8pm Tuesday deadline US President Donald Trump had set for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its “whole civilization,” a two-week ceasefire was agreed upon.
Family Law Legal Clinics Will Provide Advice
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court will offer free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinics to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law at the Lexington Park Library.
Is Your Business Project Eligible for SMECO incentives?
No two businesses are quite the same. That’s why Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has solutions that can help businesses of all kinds improve their energy efficiency and their bottom line.
Archaeology at HSMC. You Can Dig It!
Historic St. Mary’s City will offer a rare opportunity for adults to step behind the ropes and into an active archaeological excavation at the site of St. Mary’s Fort, Maryland’s first colonial settlement.
USMSM to Host Robotics Summer Camp
The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland will hold a Robotics STEM Summer Camp from June 22 to July 3, 2026. Apply by April 30.
Sheriff Warns of District Court Text Scam
St. Mary’s County residents are being warned about a scam in which individuals receive text messages falsely claiming to be a “Notice of Hearing – Traffic Violation” from a District Court.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Seeks Volunteers
The local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is looking for volunteers to help build beds.





















