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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Heads up if you live near Pax River — a 16-day noise advisory just went into effect. In Calvert, North Beach’s longtime town leader is stepping down after eight years. And Maryland kicks off youth programming tied to its upcoming 250th anniversary. Here’s everything that crossed our desk yesterday.
This morning on The Southern Maryland Chronicle, North Beach town leader Mike Benton announces he’s stepping down after eight years in office. Naval Air Station Patuxent River issues a 16-day noise advisory for surrounding communities. And the state kicks off new youth programs tied to Maryland’s 250th anniversary.
Calvert County
North Beach’s Benton to Step Down After 8 Years
North Beach Mayor Mike Benton announced he will not seek re-election when his current term ends, saying he wants to spend more time with his family after more than a […]
St. Mary’s County
Pax River Issues 16-Day Noise Advisory
Communities around Naval Air Station Patuxent River should expect elevated noise levels over the next […]
Charles County
Officials Determine Cause of La Plata Fire
Maryland’s Office of the State Fire Marshal has determined that an electrical malfunction in an […]
NEWS AROUND SOUTHERN MARYLAND
IID Names Officers, Victim in Fatal Chase Crash
The woman critically injured in last week’s Brandywine pursuit crash has died, Maryland’s Independent Investigations […]
St. Mary’s Parks Launch Equipment Rental Kiosks
Forgot your paddleboard? St. Mary’s County parks now have you covered. The county’s Recreation & […]
SoMD Fishing Report: Fall Rockfish Season Opens
Maryland’s fall rockfish season opens Tuesday, and according to Ken Lamb of St. Mary’s Tacklebox […]
Truck Crash Damage Alters Solomons Ramp Access
Boaters at the Solomons Boat Ramp are facing modified traffic patterns and longer wait times […]
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