June 8, 2026

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam

Phone scam

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office urges citizens to be aware of phone scammers spoofing the office and sometimes spoofing the sheriff’s office main phone number of 301-475-8008 when calling.

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Hickory Hills Water Tower Work Progressing

Hickory Hills

The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is pressing forward on the construction of the Hickory Hills Water Tower. It is anticipated to be completed in spring 2022.

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Town’s First Friday Events Are Back

Jail Museum

The Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown will be open to the public from 5 to 8 pm July 3 for the restarted Leonardtown First Fridays.

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Special Opening Weekend for Pax Museum

Pax Museum Naval Air Museum

The Pax River Naval Air Museum is excited to open its doors to the Test and Evaluation Hall this holiday weekend. Come visit and enjoy the indoor exhibits and the Flight Line.

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Have a Safe Fourth of July Holiday!

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More Contractors Than Troops Fight and Die in the Middle East

Since 2001, an estimated 8,000 military contractors for US companies have died on duty in the Middle East. That figure is 1,000 more than US troops who have been killed. About 53,000 US contractors were in the Middle East last year, compared with 35,000.

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Delegation Secures Funds for Struggling Renters During Pandemic

Renters

Maryland’s congressional delegation announced $2,377,692 in federal funding for Maryland renters and homeowners struggling with the economic impact of COVID-19.

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Summer Grab & Go Meals Program Starts July 6

Lunch

The St. Mary’s County free summer meals program begins Monday, July 6, at Lexington Park and Greenview Knolls elementary schools.

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Sahara Dust Plume Due in MD on Sunday

sahara dust plume

The Sahara dust plume is was 5,000 miles long by the end of June. The swirling dust headed toward the United States off the Sahara Desert is expected to move into the southern Mid-Atlantic and sections of the Carolinas toward the end of the weekend. NASA imaging shows another dust plume now off the coast of Africa and following the same path.

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In Lex Park, COVID Testing Without Appointment

Walk-Up COVID Testing in Lex Park

The St. Mary’s County Health Department is offering daily appointment-free COVID-19 testing from 8 am to 11 am Monday through Friday at the health department’s Harm Reduction Program Office at 46035 Signature Lane in Lexington Park.

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