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PAX River Traffic Affected By Security Procedures
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – There has been mounting frustration about traffic surrounding the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Base (PAX) in the past few weeks. It has led to speculation, aggressive driving, and critiques of how the base is handling this issue. After speaking with Patrick Gordon, the NAS...
Habitat for Humanity gears up for busy schedule
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is preparing for a busy couple of months as it finalizes a live auction, its annual charity run and yet another home build. A busy part of the year for the local nonprofit organization will commence with a live auction beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, April 27, at the ReStore, located at Unit 18A, 21600 Great Mills Road in Great Mills. As of April 19,...
Southern Maryland athletes compete at Calvert
A quartet of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference outdoor track and field teams, at least one from each of the three counties that comprise the region, were on hand at Calvert High School on Tuesday afternoon as the numerous athletes tuned up for the upcoming SMAC championships at St. Charles on May 7 and 9. Tuesday afternoon offered male and female athletes alike from host Calvert, La Plata, Leonardtown and St. Charles high schools a chance to prep for the championships that the Spartans will host...
St. Mary's briefs
New members sought for boards, committees The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local board, committee or commission. Visit stmaryscountymd.gov/boards for descriptions and to complete the online application. All applications must include a resume and be submitted online no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. Some boards have special requirements that are noted under descriptions. Interested residents can...
Community gathers to shape inclusive National Heritage Area management plan
Early Saturday morning, residents, community members and local leaders alike gathered to exchange ideas and give input on what should be the focus of the management plan for the recently approved Southern Maryland National Heritage Area. The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area came to fruition last year after Congress passed the Southern Maryland National Heritage Act in December 2022 and President Joe Biden signed it into law on Jan. 5, 2023. The area includes Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and southern Prince George’s counties. ...
‘Hopeful Project’ Unveiled In Lexington Park
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On Friday, April 19, 2024, the “Hopeful Project” unveiled their new sign located at the Church of the Ascension at 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD. In early spring 2022, St. Mary’s CDC was approached by a small group of local art...
St. Mary's delegates give recap of 2024 legislative session
A lot went on during the 2024 legislative session in Annapolis and Del. Matt Morgan (R-St. Mary’s) and Del. Todd Morgan (R-St. Mary’s, Calvert) sat down to discuss some of what happened during a breakfast last week at the Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown. The April 18 event was hosted by the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce. “Actually it was a pretty easy term compared to last year,” Todd...
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