Delegate Candidate Loker: “We Can Do Better”
Candidate for Delegate to represent northern St. Mary’s County, Roberta Loker believes legislators would do better without finger pointing and name calling. She hopes to draw Democrat, Independent, and Republican voters with her emphasis on getting thing done in St. Mary’s County by working with everyone — and she means everyone.
The Great Flood of 1933 Part 1
In his memoir, St. George Island resident David Sayre recalls the Great Flood that destroyed the small, isolated waterman’s community in southern St. Mary’s County. The storm struck on Aug. 23, 1933.
Who’s Who on St. George Island / Tommy Deagle: Master Wood Carver
A conversation with waterman and decoy carver Tommy Deagle, a St. George Island resident. Deagle recalls the nearly two decades he crabbed and oystered the local waters. He also has carved several thousand decoys during the past 26 years, including the Eagle on Francis Goddard’s skipjack “Connie Francis.”
Protecting the Pax Mission and Preserving the Land
What might seem like an unusual partnership is preserving the rural character of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Southern Maryland while cementing the region’s position as a hub for Navy technology research, development, and test.
13 Burglaries & 2 Robberies Bring More Cops to Lex Park
With 13 burglaries and two robberies, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is adding more uniformed officers and plain-clothed surveillance personnel in Lexington Park. The department is also looking for help from the community to locate what they believe are as many as half a dozen perpetrators.
New R&E Undersecretary Warns of Resurgent Global Power Competition
The global power competition is resurgent, according to Dr. Michael Griffin, DoD’s the first undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, briefing attendees at The Patuxent Partnership about the new organization created to ensure US military technological superiority.
Ospreys Flying & Dolphins Leaping at St. George Island
Waters around St. George Island are full of fish drawing yet another contingent of young ospreys, right now just learning how to fly and fish — and drawing some very active dolphins to St. George Creek as well. Video here!
Everything You Need to Know About Rapid Acquisition
The Patuxent Partnership is hosting an informational event to teach about rapid acquisition from 8 to 9:30 am Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Contract Awarded for Veterans Clinic
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is happy to announce that a contract has been awarded for the new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Charlotte Hall.
Repairs at Pax Change Flight Patterns
NAS Patuxent River flight patterns have changed due to runway repairs. Local communities may notice increased noise levels.
