June 9, 2026

  • Noise

    Pax Sets June 10-25 Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm June 10-25, 2026.

  • Water Monitoring

    Beach Water Monitoring Season Begins

    The St. Mary’s County Health Department has begun its annual water monitoring for the summer until Labor Day at public beaches throughout the county.

  • School

    School Age Care Registration Now Open

    Registration for the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks School Age Care program for the 2026-2027 school year is open.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

SMECO

SMECO: Your Business Can Save on Energy

Feb 9, 2026

As Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members, businesses can take advantage of EmPOWER Maryland‑funded programs and incentives that can save energy and money.

SMECO: Learn About EmPOWER MD Programs

Feb 3, 2026

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative residential programs offer opportunities for home energy efficiency upgrades. Tax credits may be available for energy-saving projects such as HVAC system replacement, heat pump water heater installation, sealing air leaks, and more.

Message from a Captain-Changing Times

Jan 27, 2026

The Cap’n remembers days when slipping under the radar of the natural resource officers patrolling watermen was a bit easier than today when newfangled enforcement tools include drones.