June 5, 2026

Ongoing Traffic Signal Work on 235, Great Mills Road

Signal

The Maryland State Highway Administration is preparing for signal operations enhancements and/or reconstruction at several intersections along Route 235 and Route 246 in Lexington Park and Great Mills.

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RSVP for Women’s History Event by March 19

Women's History Month

The reservation deadline for the Women’s History Month Brunch & Awards Ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of women and girls in the community is March 19, 2025.

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Taiwan Topic of Patuxent Defense Forum

Taiwan

The Patuxent Defense Forum “Taiwan as a Flashpoint for Conflict Between the US and China” will be held from 8am to 5pm April 1, 2025, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

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Tutors Needed for Adult Ed Program

Tutors

Tutors are being sought for the Literacy Council of St. Mary’s adult education tutor match program.

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Report: US Naval Supremacy Under Threat from China

Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. A Center for Strategic and International Studies’ report issued last week found that China has grown to be the world’s dominant player in shipbuilding over the past two decades, reports The Associated Press. This poses economic and national security challenges for the US and its allies, according to the report released March 11. China claims to have more than half of the world’s commercial…

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Night Flight Noise Advisory Set for March 18

Nighttime Noise Advisory

Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field are advised that nighttime noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place March 18, 2025, from 6pm to 9:30pm.

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Hoyer: Biden Job Growth Momentum Continued in February

Economy

The February 2025 jobs report revealed that 151,000 jobs were added to the economy – a continuation of record job growth momentum that the US saw under the Biden administration, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.

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STEAM Event @ Pax River Museum March 30

STEAM

Join Pure Play Every Day in celebrating the innovation and creativity of local middle and high school student as they compete in a STEAM exhibit design competition March 30.

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Nighttime Noise Advisory @ Pax, Webster Field March 17

Nighttime

Communities surrounding NAS Pax River and Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating, nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place March 17, 2025, from 6pm-9:30pm.

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Easter Egg Festival Tickets Sales Begin

Easter

St. Mary’s Department of Recreation & Parks will host its annual Easter Egg Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on April 12, 2025. Tickets are available to purchase online.

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