July 22, 2026

Hoyer Defends Food Aid Amid Cuts

Hoyer

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer discussed the impacts of tariffs and cuts to SNAP and Medicaid during a visit to the Bowie Interfaith Pantry with volunteers as they distributed meals to local families.

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County Launches Ag/Seafood Initiative

Agri/Coast

St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development has launched a new initiative — Maryland’s AgriCoast – St. Mary’s County — to showcase and promote locally produced agriculture, seafood, and forestry products.

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SMECO: Big Savings for Small Businesses

Through EmPOWER Maryland, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative can help small businesses in the region lower energy use with an energy analysis at no additional cost and incentives of up to 80% to help make energy‑efficient upgrades.

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Cooling Centers Available in St. Mary’s Thru June 26

Cooling Centers

Due to extreme heat in the forecast for this week, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public.

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Violence Prevention Day @ Nicolet Park

Nicolet

Community Violence Prevention Day will be held from noon to 4pm June 28, 2025, at Nicolet Park in Lexington Park. The event is free.

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Hoyer Nominates 17 Students for Academy Appointments

Appointments

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer nominated 17 Fifth District students for appointments to the US service academies.

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Caudle Nominated to Be Next Navy CNO

Caudle

ADM Daryl Caudle has been nominated by President Trump to be the next chief of naval operations, and Marine Corps GEN Christopher Mahoney’s name has been forwarded to the Senate to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,

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Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet

Chronic Disease Action Team

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

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DNR Has 19th FishMaryland Master Angler

FishMaryland

Jeffery Spicer of Parkville has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland.

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RoboNation Brings SUAS Competition to St. Mary’s

RoboNation

RoboNation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing robotics education, will host the 2025 Student Unmanned Aerial Systems competition from June 24-26 at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.

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