Message from a Captain-Changing Times
The Cap’n remembers days when slipping under the radar of the natural resource officers patrolling watermen was a bit easier than today when newfangled enforcement tools include drones.
Apply by May 15 for Ag Preservation Easements
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Program is accepting applications for the fiscal 2027 easement cycle. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.
Snow Emergency Plan Lifted in St. Mary’s
The Snow Emergency Plan for St. Mary’s County has been lifted as of 12:30pm today, January 26.
St. Mary’s R&P Activities for Jan. 27
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks will open some facilities at noon today, January 27.
St. Mary’s Collecting Data on Roadways
St. Mary’s County government is conducting a countywide road asset inventory project in January and February to capture video imagery of county-owned and maintained road signs and other roadway-related assets.
O’Donnell New HSMC Executive Director
David S. O’Donnell has been named the new executive director of Historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland’s first capital and a cornerstone of the state’s heritage and archaeological research.
Trump: ‘Discombobulator’ Mystery Weapon Used in Raid
President Donald Trump said a secret weapon was a key part of Operation Absolute Resolve, the strike to capture former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. Trump said the mystery weapon, which he called “The Discombobulator,” “made [enemy] equipment not work” during the Jan. 3 raid in Caracas.
Health Dept. Launches Healthy Hearts Ambassador Program
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is launching the Healthy Hearts Ambassador blood pressure self-management program, a free initiative designed to help adults better manage high blood pressure and reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.
Learn About BECA Scholarships Feb. 2
The St. Mary’s County Business, Education, and Community Alliance will hold a scholarship fair on February 2 at USMSM in California, MD.
SMECO Preparing for Weather-Related Outages
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is monitoring weather forecasts, and cooperative crews are prepared to restore power if outages occur.
