The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The…
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High School Students Develop Kits and Educate Public with Inexpensive, Remote Water Quality Monitoring Solution
By The Citizen on July 17, 2023
In response to the need for cheaper and more widespread water quality monitoring in the Chesapeake Bay, teachers and students at the Dr. James A…
CSM Expands Homeschool Programming to Leonardtown Campus as Enrollment Continues to Soar
By The Citizen on July 17, 2023
Enrollment for College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) homeschool programming opens July 12, with classes expanding to St. Mary’s County as the educational alternative continues to…
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Environmental Restoration Program Open House Posterboard Session on Tuesday, July 18th
By The Citizen on July 12, 2023
Want to know more about the Navy’s program to investigate and clean up the environment from hazardous substances and munitions? The Navy, in coordination with…
Maryland Moves to Intervene in Lawsuits Defending Truck Emissions Regulations to Reduce Air Pollution
By The Citizen on July 11, 2023
BALTIMORE, MD (July 6, 2023) – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of Attorneys General and cities in moving to intervene…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Summer 2023 Schedule for ‘Es Mi Parque’
By The Citizen on June 23, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the summer schedule for ‘Es Mi Parque’ Spanish-language activity events at state parks throughout Maryland. The Es Mi…
Maryland DNR – Native Plant Profile: The Latest for Lawn Lovers
By The Citizen on June 19, 2023
Perhaps one of the most common criticisms of the movement to fill our properties with native trees and gardens is that people miss lawns! There…
Historic Skill Set Social Hour for Kids this Summer at the Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center
By The Citizen on June 13, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division is pleased to announce summer dates for a new kids’ activity at the Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff Deputy Alvey Named School Resource Officer of the Year
By The Citizen on June 11, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Board of Education recognized the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers and school security staff at its Wednesday meeting…
Navy launches historic aircrew study to update size requirements for a diverse fleet
By The Citizen on June 5, 2023
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is leading the Navy’s first comprehensive study since 1964 to update aviator size requirements, improve aircrew gear and equipment,…
Expect Heavy Traffic Around Great Mills High School for Graduation – May 31, 2023
By The Citizen on May 31, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that high school commencement ceremonies will be held this week and to expect increased traffic around those…
Five Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving St. Mary’s County School Bus in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on May 30, 2023
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 2:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Flora Corner Road,…
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Going Door to Door to Install Smoke Alarms – June 4th and 11th
By The Citizen on May 26, 2023
Don’t be alarmed if you see firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (BDVFD) going door-to-door in your neighborhood on Sunday, June 4th or Sunday,…
June 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
By The Citizen on May 25, 2023
Summer is in full swing at the Calvert Marine Museum with fun camps, cruises on the river, and the return of concert season! For more…
Registration Open for National Weather Service SKYWARN® Tropical Class
By The Citizen on May 23, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Government Department of Emergency Services will host an in-person SKYWARN® Tropical course on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 6 p.m. to…