Hear the Seipp Kasparian Duo on Dec. 5
The Music from Poplar Hill series will feature Chuck Seipp and Raffi Kasparian in a concert December 5, 2025, in Valley Lee. Trumpeter Seipp recently retired from The US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and is touring the eastern US as a duo recitalist with virtuoso pianist Kasparian.
Youth Indoor Soccer Registration Opens
Registration for St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks youth indoor soccer is open for individual players, teams, and volunteer coaches.
Build a Lighthouse, Brick by Brick
The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums are sponsoring a competition in honor of the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac River. For the challenge, participants will create a lighthouse model using interlocking building bricks and bring it to the Piney Point museum for display and judging.
Hoyer Statement on End of Shutdown
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said that at the core of the federal government shutdown was the false premise that Congress could either reopen the government or provide for the health of the American people. “Congress could have and should have done both.”
Delegation Wants Update on Army Corps Projects in MD
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of the Maryland delegation pressed the Trump administration for answers regarding the status of infrastructure projects in the state led by the US Army Corps of Engineers following the announcement on social media that Army Corps projects in several states, including Maryland, would be paused and potentially canceled.
Nominate an Outstanding STEM Teacher for SMECO Award
Each year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative works with local school systems to present Outstanding Teacher awards to educators for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Now is your chance to nominate one of these teachers.
Venezuela Preps for US Attack
The Venezuelan government says its preparing its armed forces in the event of an invasion or military attack by the United States, after the arrival this week of the USS Gerald Ford, the Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, into the US Southern Command region covering Latin America south of Mexico, the waters adjacent to Central and South America, and the Caribbean Sea.
Indoor Yard Market to Open on Great Mills Road
A year-round indoor yard market is opening on Great Mills Road. Stacie’s Yard Sale Market is a unique opportunity for vendors to rent indoor space to sell items, says owner Stacie Baker.
It’s Showtime! … Now at a New Location
The long-awaited sequel to a popular Lexington Park restaurant has arrived. Showtime Deli opened its doors at a new location as the lights went on at 7am Nov. 3. The aroma of Scrapple, home fries, and coffee greeted diners anxious to see the Gelrud family’s latest production.
Equipment Auction Dec. 10 @ Flat Iron
Southern Maryland Auction Company’s next auction will feature heavy equipment, dump trucks, road tractors, vehicles, trailers, attachments, and more at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills. The tentative date is December 10, 2025. Deadline for consignments is December 8.
