June 9, 2026

  • Red

    Ceremony to Honor the Red, White, & Blue

    Celebrate the red, white, and blue. The St. Mary’s County 40th annual Flag Day celebration will begin at 6pm Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown.

  • LSM Golf

    LSM Golf Tourney to Tee Up June 25

    Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again as Leadership Southern Maryland celebrates its annual golf tournament Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby. Team and individual registrations are available.

  • Emergency

    Commissioners, Pax CO to Meet June 9

    The St. Mary’s County commissioners and the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Pax River will hold a joint meeting at 9am Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

  • State Parks

    Day-Use Reservations Required for Some MD State Parks

    Visitors planning to attend some Maryland state parks are required to make reservations prior to arrival at the park.

  • Board

    Medical Professionals Sought for Review Board

    Applications are being sought from specialized medical professionals to serve on the St. Mary’s County Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Leader Exclusives

Linemen

SMECO Linemen to Compete in Gaff-n-Go Rodeo

Mar 5, 2026

Mark your calendars. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative linemen will compete at the 2026 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo in Doswell, VA. The public is invited to attend.

Message from the Cap’n – The Greatest Haul

Mar 3, 2026

Cap’n Jack recounts the St. Mary’s River’s biggest haul of rockfish of his lifetime. It was in Chicken Cock Hollow across from St. George Island in the early 1960s.

Scholarship

VMDAEC Offers Scholarship Opportunities

Mar 2, 2026

The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for eligible high school seniors graduating in 2026 who will be starting college or trade school in fall 2026.