Green New Chair of HSMC Commission
Bonnie M. Green has been appointed as chair of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission.
Cap’n Reports: Wounded Warrior Classic Continues
The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, MD, has hosted the Seafarers Waterfront Classic for nearly a decade, this year raising funds for the Boulder Crest Foundation, a nonprofit serving veterans and first responders through post-traumatic growth programs.
A New Space for Families, Community to Connect
Families and community members will have a new place to gather, explore, and grow together. Pure Play Every Day will open its new STEAM Room in Waldorf, a hands-on space designed to bring people together through the power of play.
County Govt. Memorial Day Schedule
St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules May 26.
Memorial Day Weekend Cruises Offered to St. Clement’s Island
Over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, cruises will be offered to St. Clement’s Island State Park aboard North Star Charters. The Blackistone Lighthouse will be open for tours.
June 2 Deadline to Vote in 2026 Primary
The close of registration and party affiliation deadline for the Maryland primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, by 5pm in the St. Mary’s election office or by 11:59pm online.
Save the Date: Freedom Day June 20
The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Vendors interested in joining the UCAC’s celebration may now apply.
Arbor Day Poster Winners Announced
Levi Rentch of Piney Elementary School in Carroll County won first place in the 2026 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest, sponsored by the Maryland Forest Service.
Schoolyard Forests Program Grows in MD
For Earth Week in April, three state agencies collaborated to increase participation in the Schoolyard Forests Program. Since 2024, the program has completed more than 45 school planting projects.
Help Lex Park Library Feed Hungry Kids This Summer
The Lexington Park Library’s goal for summer 2026 is to provide hearty snacks for kids Monday through Friday at the library from June 15 through August 21. To achieve that goal, the library needs help from the community. Donations are being accepted.
