St. Mary’s Science Fair Set Jan. 16
The St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held January 16, 2026, at the USMSM SMART Building and is open to St. Mary’s residents.
MD’s Tern Raft Celebrates 5 Successful Years of Hosting Nesting Waterbirds
Maryland’s tern raft hosted hundreds of terns again this year—including nesting pairs of two different state-listed-endangered species—and saw more than 350 tern chicks fledge during the island habitat’s fifth year in operation.
SMECO Volunteers Support Local Children
More than two dozen Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees volunteered to assist the Southern Maryland Food Bank with its impactful Snack Sak program.
Gray Named New Sotterley Exec. Director
Scott Gray has been named as executive director at Historic Sotterley. He assumes the position from Nancy Easterling, who announced her retirement in May.
Report: Military Failed to Address Issues with V-22 Osprey
A US Navy report says that the military failed for years to address a growing series of issues with the V-22 Osprey aircraft.
Pax Noise Advisory Set Dec. 16
Communities surrounding the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Outlying Field Webster, and the Northern Neck of Virgina are advised that a noise-generating night-time test event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 7:30pm December 16, 2025.
Commissioners Have Kicked Off FY27 Budget Process
The St. Mary’s County commissioners have begun budget work sessions for fiscal 2027. Residents may view the budget timeline and meeting schedule, watch budget meeting videos, and learn how to provide feedback.
Finding Fossils at a Public Park Near You
Fossils and shark teeth are uncovered where the Chesapeake Bay meets the banks of Maryland’s waterfront locales – most commonly in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties – but also found anywhere turbulent water is present.
SMECO Employees Raise $63,000 for 3 Local Shelters
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $63,000 to three shelters serving Southern Maryland.
St. Mary’s Has Nonprofit Funding Opportunities
St. Mary’s County government has opened the nonprofit funding utility for the fiscal year 2027 budget cycle. Deadline to submit applications is January 12, 2026.
