June 9, 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.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

SMECO

Are You Eligible for a SMECO Energy Efficiency Kit?

Dec 1, 2025

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Energy Efficiency Kit will help customers keep comfort inside—and cold air outside—all winter long. Apply for a kit today.

NASA

MD Lawmakers Press for Answers on Changes at NASA Goddard

Nov 24, 2025

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other Maryland lawmakers have asked the Trump administration for information about reported consolidation and reorganization activities at the NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt.

It’s Showtime! … Now at a New Location

Nov 11, 2025

The long-awaited sequel to a popular Lexington Park restaurant has arrived. Showtime Deli opened its doors at a new location as the lights went on at 7am Nov. 3. The aroma of Scrapple, home fries, and coffee greeted diners anxious to see the Gelrud family’s latest production.