SMECO Annual Meeting Aug. 20
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will hold its members’ annual meeting at 6pm August 20, 2025, at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall.
USMSM to Host Job Fair on Sept. 4
Looking for your next job or a fresh start in your career? Meet employers face-to-face at the St. Mary’s County Job Fair planned Thursday, September 4, 2025.
St. Mary’s: ‘Hotbed’ of Aviation Development
Aerospace companies that want to get their operations off the ground should consider Maryland, which is home to more than 9,000 such companies. A recent investment profile points out that St. Mary’s County is “a hotbed of military and civil aviation development” with NAVAIR at Pax River and other facilities in the region.
St. Mary’s Transit System App Now Available
The St. Mary’s Transit System is fare free. Riders now have a new tool to make their experience even more convenient—the new STS Mobile App, available for download.
HSMC Signs Int’l Agreement to Expand Education Initiatives
Historic St. Mary’s City has signed an agreement with four partners aimed at establishing a transatlantic framework for collaboration across research, education, interpretation, and programming related to the early history of Maryland and the broader Atlantic world.
Aug. 29 Deadline to Propose New Laws to County
Residents and organizations are invited to submit proposals to the St. Mary’s commissioners for their consideration. The deadline to submit proposals is August 29, 2025.
Mobile Crisis Team Now Serving St. Mary’s
A new mobile crisis team is now serving St. Mary’s and Charles counties. The team, operated by Affiliated Santé Group, will provide immediate support to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
Join the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is a coalition of community members and local organizations working together to improve health and wellness in St. Mary’s County. Why not consider joining?
Tariffs & Trump: Europe Rethinking F-35 Buys
Swiss lawmakers urge their government to reconsider a $6 billion purchase of F-35s after the US slapped punitive 39% trade tariffs on the country. A growing number of European countries are questioning the reliance of the US as a defense and trade partner. Last week, the Spanish government confirmed it was no longer looking at the F-35 for its air force modernization but would spend that money in Europe instead.
Get an Inside Look at County Government
Registration is now open for the 2025 session of St. Mary’s County Citizens Academy. Deadline to apply is August 29.
