St. Mary’s Govt. Labor Day Operations
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules September 2.
Seidel Steps Down as HSMC Executive Director
Dr. John Seidel has stepped down from his position as executive director at Historic St. Mary’s City.
SMCM Awarded Watershed Ed. Grant
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is one of two Maryland organizations that will receive support for education and stewardship programming to enhance environmental education in the state.
Multi-Robot Autonomy Topic for Evening@SMART
Join the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for an Evening@SMART from 5 to 7pm Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with Dr. Pratap Tokekar presenting “Reliable Learning for Multi-Robot Autonomy.”
Navy Orders New Rapid Capabilities Office, Shuts Down Others
The Navy will establish a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office to accelerate the development and fielding of new systems. NavSec John Phelan wants to consolidate development efforts under a single entity. As part of the new NRCO, the Maritime Accelerated Response Capability Cell, the Disruptive Capabilities Office, and NavalX will shut down.
SMECO: Make Your Smart Thermostat Even Smarter
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reminds customers that smart thermostats make it easy and convenient to manage your home’s energy use.
Upcoming Bus Trips: Books, Boardwalk, Big Apple
St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks will offer three bus day trips in the coming months: Washington, DC, during the National Book Festival; Ocean City Sunfest; and a holiday trip to New York City.
8 Places to Chase MD’s Chesapeake Channa
The Chesapeake Channa, or snakehead, has developed a dedicated following in the sportfishing community–even though they’ve been an unwelcome addition to Maryland waterways.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Set in Lex Park
The 2025 St. Mary’s Law Enforcement Torch Run to support the Special Olympics will take place at 7am Saturday, September 27, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
SMECO, CoBank Award Funds to Nonprofits
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recently received a $12,000 contribution from CoBank through its matching funds program to benefit local organizations serving the community.
