Angler Breaks MD State Record for Snakehead
A Crownsville man is the new Maryland state record holder for Chesapeake Channa, also known as the northern snakehead. The fish weighed 21.8 pounds and was more than 36 inches long.
Hoyer: Hearing Highlights Impact of IRS Cuts
Cuts to funding and staff at the Internal Revenue Service harm the nation’s fiscal health and forces the American people to pay the price, says Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
Army Ousts Civilians for Tech Advisers
ArmySec Dan Driscoll terminated the 115-member slate of civilian advisers to clear way to “focus on leveraging civilian expertise in strategic communications, advanced technology, innovation and digital transformation.” The century-old Civilian Aide Program was considered the secretary’s eyes and ears in communities across the country.
County Govt. July 4 Schedule
ll St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Monday, July 7. The July 4 closure also includes: St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) Senior activity centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern), and there will be no home-delivered meals St. Mary’s Transit System (will resume operations July 5) Department of Recreation & Parks indoor programs and facilities (exceptions below) Convenience centers and the St. Andrew’s Landfill Animal Adoption & Resource Center The following government operations will be open July 4:…
‘Tarzan: The Stage Musical’ Set for Two Weekends
St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks’ Summerstock will present “Tarzan: The Stage Musical” on the last two weekends in July.
CSM Is Pax Partnership’s Member of Year
The College of Southern Maryland has been named the 2024 Member of the Year by The Patuxent Partnership. TPP is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, technology, and growing the STEM workforce pipeline in Southern Maryland.
Killdeer Return to Visit the Cap’n
The Cap’n welcomes the killdeer back: It’s always nice to have some infrequent visitors claim a small portion of the gravel parking lot as “home” for a short spell around Memorial Day.
First Friday Fourth at the Wharf
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun July 4 at the Leonardtown Wharf from 3 to 7pm for contests, activities, yard games, food vendors, and a free concert featuring The Copper Pennies.
Hoyer Roundtable Topic: Cuts to Health Care Services
As part of House Democrats’ Save Our Hospitals Week of Action, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer hosted a roundtable with doctors, medical professionals, and hospitals to discuss the implications of cuts to Medicaid and health care services.
Pentagon Unveils $961.6B Defense Budget
The Defense Department released its fiscal 2026 budget, making official a $961.6 billion request. The breakdown among the services: $197.4B for the Army, $292.2B for the Navy, $301.1B for the Air Force and Space Force, and $170.9B for defense-wide activities.
