Symposium Topic: Housing Challenges in St. Mary’s
Join St. Mary’s College of Maryland for a day of discussion and sessions June 4, 2026, designed to tackle housing challenges in St. Mary’s County.
Local Gymnasts Advance to Championships
Gymnasts from the St. Mary’s County Gymnastics Academy USAG team are heading to the Region 7 Xcel Gold and Platinum Regional Championships being held this weekend in New Jersey.
NAVAIR Invites Small Businesses into the Fold
A NAVAIR panel at Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2026 discussed how the command is working with small businesses to drive innovation, strengthen its industrial base, and deliver new capabilities to the fleet.
Blue Star Museum Program Is Back @ Piney Point
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, through the Blue Star Museums program, will offer free admission for actively serving members of the armed forces, as well as up to five family members, from Armed Forces Day, May 16, through Labor Day 2026.
State Has 2 More FishMD Master Anglers
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Josh Porter of Baltimore and Hien Tram of Burtonsville as FishMaryland Master Anglers for catching 10 different species of fish at trophy size in Maryland.
Molitor Named Pax River Police Officer of Year
Sgt. Kevin Molitor was named Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Police Officer of the Year for 2026 in a ceremony hosted by the St. Mary’s County commissioners and Department of Aging and Human Services.
Braver Angels Aim Is to Depolarize America
A Braver Angels workshop will be held 2 to 3:30pm Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Leonardtown Library. The nonprofit is focused on training people to develop the tools needed to respectfully embrace disagreements and develop strong civic partnerships.
Input Sought on County Rec Plan
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is updating the department’s land preservation, parks, and recreation plan. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback.
Nighttime Work on Solomons Bridge Through Late May
Routine maintenance on the Route 4 Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge will begin May 11, 2026, and continue until later in the month, weather permitting.
SMECO Recognizes Outstanding Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the tri-county school systems to select and honor 23 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and CTE-STEM.
