The 28th Annual Southern Maryland Spring Festival will be held on Thursday, May 4th through Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds…
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Concerned Citizen and Reserve Officers from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police Save Baby Owl in Bushwood
By The Citizen on May 2, 2023
On April 30, 2023, a concerned citizen was traveling along Bushwood Road in St. Mary’s County when they observed a barred owl fledgling on the…
Leadership Southern Maryland’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament Is Teed Up for Friday June 9, 2023!
By The Citizen on May 1, 2023
Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 10th Annual Golf Tournament. This prestigious event will…
When Marylanders Register Their Vehicles, They Can Now Support the Environment and Statewide Tree Plantings
By The Citizen on April 28, 2023
There is a new way for Marylanders to help restore tree cover and mitigate the harmful effects of pollution in the “Old Line State.” The…
Celebrate Southern Maryland Traditions at the Solomons Maritime Festival on Saturday, May 6th
By The Citizen on April 28, 2023
Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 6 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s 17th annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and marine engines, cooking demonstrations,…
Leonardtown Couple Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minors
By The Citizen on April 28, 2023
A Leonardtown man and woman have been arrested and charged by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on several charges of Sex Abuse of a…
Comcast Announces XFinity 10G Network Coming to Homes and Businesses Across St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on April 27, 2023
4/27/2023: Comcast today announced it is expanding its Xfinity 10G Network to more than 17,500 additional homes and businesses across 450 miles in St. Mary’s…
Students Tackle Global Warming at VelocityX: Climate Innovation Hackathon, Earn $12,000 in Prizes
By The Citizen on April 27, 2023
As climate change impacts our lives and environment, how will we share the information that people will need to make decisions? This was the question…
Kids Can Join Local Artist for a Variety of Art Classes During Summer at St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids
By The Citizen on April 26, 2023
Young artists are invited to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson, this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – April 25, 2023
By The Citizen on April 26, 2023
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by…
Maryland Department of Agriculture Asks Residents to Act Now to Help Control Mosquito Populations
By The Citizen on April 25, 2023
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Mosquito Control Program is urging residents to act now to reduce mosquito populations by reducing standing water on their properties.…
Maryland State Police Accepting Applications For 2023 Leadership and Career Development Seminar
By The Citizen on April 25, 2023
The Maryland State Police announces that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar, which will take place from Aug.…
Van Hollen, Cardin Vote to Extend Federal Funding Support for Local Fire Departments, Urge House to Follow
By The Citizen on April 23, 2023
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) voted to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the U.S.…
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Let The St. Mary’s County Commissioners Raise Taxes
By The Citizen on April 21, 2023
“As the St. Mary’s County Commissioners transition from an impact fee to a much larger excise tax, and debate raising property taxes, they should consider…
Historic St. Mary’s City Announces Maryland Dove to Sail Ports Around Chesapeake Bay in 2023
By The Citizen on April 20, 2023
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is proud to announce Maryland Dove will be sailing to different ports of call around the Chesapeake Bay in 2023,…