June 9, 2026

MedStar Advice on Preparing for Summer Activities

Run & Fun Walk for Hospice

MedStar PromptCare offers four tips to keep in mind when preparing for activities this summer. It’s important not to overdo it if you haven’t exercised much over the winter.

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Celebrate Flag Day at County Ceremony

2019 Flag Day festivities, co-sponsored by the commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the commissioners of Leonardtown, will take place at 6 pm Friday, June 14.

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New F-35 Deal a ‘Historic Milestone’

New F-35 Deal a 'Historic Milestone'

The DoD-Lockheed Martin deal for hundreds of new F-35s will drive the cost per airplane below $80 million for the first time. It’s being called a “historic milestone.”

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Under Secretary of the Navy Headlines TPP Dinner

under secretary navy

Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly’s remarks at The Patuxent Partnership’s annual dinner, were pointed and heartfelt. Americans need, now more than ever, to believe we are the “good guys.”

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60th Commencement, 50th year for Siciliano

Siciliano

As the longest serving College of Southern Maryland employee, Dr. Richard Siciliano has seen many changes. To honor his long commitment to the college of more than 50 years, Dr. Siciliano was invited to be the keynote speaker for its 60th spring commencement on May 17, 2019, at the La Plata Campus. 

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US Presence in Persian Gulf Sends Message

US Presence in Persian Gulf

US Central Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie says the threat from Iran that prompted the deployment of reinforcements to the Persian Gulf region has not diminished. But the USS Abraham Lincoln’s presence has made an important difference.

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Hoyer, Leaders Visit Learning Centers

Learning Centers

On an afternoon in late May, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California, chair of the Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity; and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of Texas, vice chair on Urban Poverty, toured a Mary’s Center and the Judith P. Hoyer Early Learning Hub.

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US, Russia Warships Nearly Collide

Warships Nearly Collide

The US and Russia are blaming each other after a near collision between warships Friday in the East China Sea.

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2019 Hurricane Season Has Begun

2019 Hurricane Season

The 2019 hurricane season officially began Friday, June 1, and continues until Nov. 30. This year, the hurricane research team at Colorado State University is forecasting 13 named storms for the entire season.

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Retire Worn US Flags Appropriately

Veterans Day

The flag of the United States of America is sacred, and when it’s time to retire it, proper ceremony is necessary.

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