June 24, 2026

  • 2020-1: Ethel Is Not My Favorite Osprey

    In 2021, I gave snarky names to 10 Ospreys who spent their summers within range of my middling telescope and I needed a way to differentiate them. There were so many Osprey through 2023 their poop was a community issue. Then it wasn’t an issue anymore.

  • Skate

    Summer Skate Events @ Leonard Hall

    Friday Summer Skate events are back at Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown. The skate season continues through August 14, 2026.

  • Violence

    Violence, Injury, & Trauma Team to Meet

    The Violence, Injury, and Trauma Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will meet from 1 to 2pm Thursday, June 25, 2026.

  • Noise

    Pax Sets Supersonic Noise Advisory for June 23-26

    Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised there will be potential for inshore supersonic flights from June 23-26, 2026.

  • Sotterley

    Join Sotterley for History & Wine Tasting Event

    Historic Sotterley will host a special presentation honoring both America’s and Maryland’s 250th year of independence paired with a wine-tasting from 7 to 8:30pm June 25, 2026.

Leader Exclusives

ASEC Earns TPP Member of Year Award

ASEC Earns TPP Member of Year Award

May 30, 2018

Aviation Systems Engineering Company was honored for its outstanding leadership, community support, and commitment to the economic growth and development of Southern Maryland on May 23 when it was named 2017 Member of the Year by The Patuxent Partnership.

Phyllis Almaraz

Almaraz Is Regional Golden Gloves Champ

May 24, 2018

Knowledge Boxing Center’s Phyllis Almaraz became a 2018 Golden Gloves Regional Champion in the 112-pound novice division in April.

Pax & Forrest Center Plant Rotary Trees

May 23, 2018

A community effort involving NAS Pax River, the Forrest Center’s natural resources students, and Lexington Park Rotary added 20 new cherry trees to the Lexington Park ArtsPark, home of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.