June 11, 2026

  • Fishing

    State Offering License-Free Fishing Days

    All Maryland residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration on June 13 and July 4.

  • Blue Angels

    Blue Angels Headline Pax River Air Show

    The US Navy says the 2026 NAS Patuxent River Air Show on June 20 and 21 is going to be packed with thrilling performances, including appearances by the Blue Angels.

  • Museums Host 2nd Saturday Activities

    Residents of all ages are invited to enjoy educational activities at the St. Clement’s Island Museum, US Colored Troops Interpretive Center, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.

  • SMECO and VMDAEC Award Scholarships

    Nine graduating high school seniors earn SMECO and VMDAEC award scholarships.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

DoD STEM

Applications Open for DoD STEM Scholarships

Sep 5, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership reminds students that applications for the US Department of Defense SMART Scholarship are open. The scholarships open doors to unparalleled educational and professional development opportunities.

Speakers Bureau

SMECO Has Speakers Bureau Available to Civic Groups

Sep 4, 2023

Groups and organizations looking for a program to fill a meeting agenda shouldn’t overlook the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. The utility’s Speakers Bureau offers the expertise of SMECO employees who will be glad to present a program on a wide range of topics.

International Defense; Local Expertise

Aug 29, 2023

More than half of the 2023 Defense Summit presentations from top military leadership were presented by NAWCAD and NAVAIR leaders to discuss naval aviation and national security with the Patuxent River military and contracting community.