Trump Team Wants Probe of Afghanistan Withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering creating a commission to investigate the 2021 US military withdrawal from Afghanistan. A list is being compiled of current and former military officers who were directly involved in the withdrawal, and possible court-martials are being studied.
Coffee & Community Engagement @ St. Inie’s
Connecting the community with St. Mary’s College of Maryland is the mission of the SMCM’s new Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. Join office staff from 9 to 10am November 20 at St. Inie’s Coffee in Lexington Park to talk about ideas for connecting the SMCM campus with the community.
Comments on Navy Environmental Study Due Nov. 21
The US Navy and Coast Guard have published the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement evaluating the environmental impact of Navy training and testing activities within the AFTT study area. Comment period ends November 21.
Groundbreaking Held for St. Mary’s YMCA
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said he was pleased to attend the groundbreaking November 12 for the long-awaited St. Mary’s County Family YMCA, “which will enhance youth development and promote healthy living in #MD05.”
County Budget Session on Nov. 19
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host their first budget work session for fiscal year 2026 at 1pm Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
Help Clear Walking Path at Nicolet Park
Join the Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust from 11am to 1pm November 16 to help clean up a new walking path that connects nearby communities to Nicolet Park in Lexington Park.
Bubby’s Farewell Christmas @ Flat Iron Farm
Exciting news! After months of hard work, Flat Iron Farm is ready to make the holiday season unforgettable with Bubby’s Farewell Christmas. Browse the schedule and note there are certain activities that are one night only.
Trump Looks to Shake-up DoD
The Pentagon and defense world are stunned by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the largest and most powerful military in the world. Trump announced his selections for national security, cabinet, and other positions within his administration this week and met with President Joe Biden to establish a smooth transition for the new administration.
Have Building Blocks, Will Challenge
Have building blocks? Then why not build a lighthouse? A competition will be held in December in honor of the Piney Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac River.
Piscataway Bioenergy Facility Opens
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined other elected officials as WSSC Water Company celebrated the grand opening of the Piscataway Bionergy Facility in Accokeek.
