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.
Drone Warfare Topic of Symposium
Sponsorships are available for The Patuxent Partnership’s June 18, 2026, symposium, Evolving Warfare: Rise of the Drones. The all-day program will be held from 8am to 5:30pm at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
Sandbag Distribution Day Set for May 30
To support community preparedness, St. Mary’s County will provide self-service sandbag pickup for residents 8am to noon Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the St. Andrew’s Landfill at 44837 St. Andrew’s Church Road in California.
Canvassing Dates for 2026 Primary Election
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections has announced canvassing dates for mail-in and provisional ballots for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
3 St. Mary’s Schools Earn Purple Star Designation
Three St. Mary’s County public schools were recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education for their strong services and support for students from military families.
Input Sought on FDR Blvd. Extension
Help shape the future of transportation in Lexington Park by participating in a May 26, 2026, meeting for the FDR Boulevard Extension Planning Study.
