July 22, 2026

With Walz Pick, Next VP Likely a Veteran

Both of the major party presidential candidates have selected a veteran for a running mate. VP Kamala Harris selected MN Gov. Tim Walz, a 24-year veteran of the Nebraska and Minnesota Army National Guards. Former President Donald Trump selected JD Vance, a former Marine corporal who served as a combat correspondent from 2003 to 2007, deploying to Iraq for six months in late 2005.

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Lex Park Library to Host Composting Workshop

Composting

The Lexington Park Library will host a composting workshop from 6 to 7pm Monday, August 12.

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Farm to Table Events in Lex Park

Farm

From local farmers to your plate. Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program will offer farm fresh produce free to the community. There will be two food distribution dates and locations.

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Self-Service Sandbags Available for Residents

Self-Service Sandbags

Self-service sandbags will be available for St. Mary’s County residents wishing to prepare for possible flooding conditions due to Tropical Storm Debby on Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the St. Andrew’s Landfill during regular business hours 8am to 4:30pm.

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‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Comes to HSMC

Much Ado

The Newtowne Players will present “Much Ado About Nothing” from August 8 – 17 at Shakespeare in the City at Historic St. Mary’s City.

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Caregivers Support Group Meets

Caregivers

St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services welcomes caregivers to a new Caregivers Support Group, which meets once a month in Leonardtown.

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Message from the Cap’n — Bluebirds Galore

Bluebirds remain on the wing as summer advances, their young sometimes hanging around all winter with their folks.

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SMECO Gives Raptors a Helping Hand

Raptors

SMECO’s concern for its community includes the birds of prey that are vital to the well-being of Southern Maryland’s environment. Owls, ospreys, and other raptors ensure a healthy ecosystem by controlling the numbers of prey animals.

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US Expands Military Presence in Middle East

Middle East

The US will expand its military presence in the Middle East amid growing tensions. The Pentagon has ordered the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to the region to replace the Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group.

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Bellis Joins Staff at HSMC

Bellis

Mike Bellis will be Historic St. Mary’s City’s new director of advancement and communications.

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