June 22, 2026

  • Emerging Leaders

    Applicants Sought for Emerging Leaders Program

    Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Program, or LEAP, a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.

  • Art

    Museum to Offer Art Classes for Kids

    Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects.

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

Leader Exclusives

Snapping Turtles

Snapping Turtles Abound in the Chesapeake

Jul 22, 2019

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Message From the Captain: More snapping turtles are coming to the Chesapeake Bay — Stay away from them!

Lexington Park Mural

2nd Lexington Park Mural Completed

Jul 11, 2019

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Artist Rainbow is the second professional mural St. Mary’s Community Development Corp. has installed in Lexington Park, MD. Designed and installed by North Beach, MD, artist Roz Racanello, the collage of portraits includes a wide array of creators with the message: Artists come in every color of the rainbow. Visit the latest Lexington Park mural along Art Alley off eastbound Great Mills Road next to Amazing Nails 2 and Spa. 

Family Violence

Council on Family Violence Expands to St. Mary’s County

Jun 25, 2019

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Walden Behavioral Health is helping the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence expand its service area to help victims of family violence and sexual assault to St. Mary’s County.

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