July 22, 2026

Calvert Cliffs Siren Testing @ noon June 2

Calvert Cliffs

There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties at noon Monday, June 2, 2025.

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1

Hurricane

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. The St. Mary’s Department of Emergency Services urges residents to be prepared for hurricane and tropical storm activity.

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St. Mary’s CDC Seeks New Exec. Director

St. Mary's CDC

St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation (CDC) is seeking an executive director, part-time or full-time options available.

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Parker Foundation Sponsors STEM Pitch Contest at GMHS

STEM Pitch

Great Mills High School students competed in the Pitch for Your Pocket STEM competition sponsored by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation.

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Navy Films Sunken WWI Submarine

An interdisciplinary mission of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Naval History and Heritage Command, and National Science Foundation captured the first images and video of the USS F-1, a sunken US Navy submarine from World War Until this year only limited sonar readings showed the lost submarine’s location.

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Hoyer: Solution Clear. Move FBI to Greenbelt

FBI

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and members of Team Maryland reiterated their support for moving the FBI headquarters from Washington, DC, to Prince George’s County.

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Brick Chapel Now Open at Historic St. Mary’s

HSMC Chapel

The reconstructed Brick Chapel at Historic St. Mary’s City is now open for visitors to the outdoor living history museum. The opening marks the culmination of decades of archaeological research, historical study, and preservation efforts dedicated to one of Maryland’s most significant sites of religious freedom. Constructed in 1667, the Brick Chapel stands as a powerful reminder of faith, perseverance, and early American values. It was built during a time when colonial Maryland served as a refuge for those fleeing religious persecution in England. The Lords Baltimore’s vision of liberty of conscience set the foundation for religious tolerance in the…

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R&P Dept. Recognizes Volunteers’ Service

St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks recognized volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, skills, and passion to R&P programs.

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Maryland’s Big Tree Program Turns 100

Big Tree

The Maryland Big Tree Program, turning 100 this year, inspired a national effort and continues to recognize Maryland trees.

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Message from the Cap’n — Soft Crabs Back in Season

Soft crabs are in season now in the Chesapeake.

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