Columbus Day Closings Announced
In observance of the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14, 2024, St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed.
Barber Family Book Topic of Library Program
“The Barber Family: From Slavery, Through Segregation, and The Civil Rights Movement” book discussion will be held from 2 to 3:30pm Sunday, October 20, at the Lexington Park Library.
Forum Topic: US Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
The Patuxent Partnership and Center for the Study of Democracy will host experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies for an international policy forum, “U.S. Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific.” Event will be held 11:30am to 1pm Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Have You Registered to Vote Yet?
2024 Presidential General Election Day is just a few weeks away on November 5, and early voting begins October 24 for one week. Here are some important dates and deadlines.
Preparing for the Worst, Again
Thousands of National Guard and active-duty troops are on the ground, having begun preparing at the start of the week for Hurricane Milton, the second catastrophic hurricane to hit Florida in two weeks. The storm holds the potential to devastate the financial stability of the US disaster agencies.
Congress Hosts Sixth Annual Hackathon
The sixth annual Congressional Hackathon was held September 19. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer was instrumental in creating the event.
Free Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinics for Kids
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer free drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for children ages 6 months to 18 years. No appointments are necessary. Dates: October 15 and 26.
Pax Restoration Advisory Board to Meet Oct. 9
NAS Patuxent River Restoration Advisory Board will meet October 9, 2024, at 6pm at the Frank Knox Building. Hear about environmental restoration cleanup activities on base.
SMECO Donates to Local Charities
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds.
Funds Awarded for Bay Watershed Projects
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other lawmakers to announced $2,798,281.01 in federal funding for eight habitat and wetland restoration projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Maryland.
