July 24, 2026

Homelessness Survey to Be Conducted

Homelessness

Southern Maryland Local Homelessness Coalition staff and volunteers will conduct Point in Time surveys and distribute incentives and resource materials to unsheltered adults, children, and veterans in the community from January 26 to February 2.

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Life on Mars? NASA Gets Another Clue.

NASA Curiosity rover

A new analysis of sediment samples collected by the rover revealed the presence of carbon — and the possible existence of ancient life on the red planet is just one potential explanation for why it may be there,

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Smith Named Community Development Executive Director

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith is named executive director of St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation.

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Survey: Top Concern of IT Workers Is Hacking

Cybersecurity

An online survey of IT experts — many working at civilian federal agencies — found that hacking is their biggest concern. DoD employees, however, were more likely to list foreign governments as the top threat.

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Pax Partnership Sponsors LSM Scholarship

Pax Partnership

The Patuxent Partnership has helped Leadership Southern Maryland accomplish its mission of inspiring and educating regional leaders for over a decade in myriad ways including sponsorships, employee participation in LSM programs, and an annual scholarship for a nonprofit participant in the Executive Program.

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SMECO Update on EV Charging Stations

EV charging station

As of December 31, 2021, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has installed 17 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers and three Level 3 DC fast chargers in the region.

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Morning Coffee Is Off the Burner

Morning Coffee is off the burner today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will be back percolating Tuesday, January 18.

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First Day Hikes Kick Off New Year

First Day Hikes

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources estimates that about 3,000 visitors took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland state parks.

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MLK Jr. Day Schedule for County Services

Labor Day

All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday.

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Live Boxing Returns to So. Maryland

Live Boxing

Knowledge Boxing Center will bring live boxing to the Willows Recreation Center in Lexington Park on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

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