Bankins New President of Sotterley Board
Gwendoline Bankins will lead Historic Sotterley as its new Board of Trustees president. She will be the first person in Maryland who was descended from those enslaved at a historic site to step into this leadership role.
County Govt. Juneteenth Schedule
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules Friday, June 20.
Juneteenth Event Planned in Lexington Park
The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions will recognize Juneteenth with a wreath-laying ceremony and celebration June 19 in Lexington Park. Events will run from 11am to 3pm.
Tri-County Federal Workers Career Fair Set
Save the date for a Tri-County Federal Workers Career Fair planned Wednesday, July 16, in Hughesville.
Shop Energy-Saving Products Online With SMECO
Visit Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s online Marketplace and get discounts on energy-saving products such as smart thermostats, shower heads, faucet aerators, and power strips.
Maryland’s New ‘Tech Tax’ Explained
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman has issued guidance to help businesses prepare for a 3% tax that will take effect July 1 on the sale and use of several informational technology services.
There’s More to Explore in St. Mary’s
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, in collaboration with the St. Mary’s County libraries, has launched the More to Explore program for the summer. Six new locations have been added.
SMCM Presents Mulberry Music Fest, Fireworks
Mulberry Music Festival 2025 will be held Friday, June 20, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Townhouse Green in St. Mary’s City. This year’s festival is dedicated to SMCM’s outgoing President Tuajuanda C. Jordan.
100% ID Checks at All Pax River Gates
NAS Patuxent River began conducting 100% ID checks at all of its gates at 4pm Friday, June 13, 2025, until further notice.
County Flag Day Ceremony to Move Indoors
The St. Mary’s County Flag Day Celebration at 6pm June 14 will be relocated indoors to Leonard Hall Recreation Center due to a thunderstorm risk, the county commissioners announced Friday.
