SMECO Mails Board Ballots, Meeting Notice
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has mailed 2024 annual meeting ballots and notices to all SMECO members. Completed ballots must be received by August 14.
Report Evaluates STEM Labor Force in US
The National Science Foundation has published its latest report on the STEM labor force. Nearly one of every four workers in the United States is involved in a STEM occupation.
Learn More About County’s Rec & Parks
St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks has published its 2024-2029 strategic plan. The plan outlines the department’s goals and objectives through 2029.
SMECO Hearing on Rate Increase July 23
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing on the rate increase request filed in May 2024 by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Cover Your Six @ Military Appreciation Concert
Calling all veterans and service members. An evening of honor, music, and gratitude will highlight the Military Appreciation Concert at the Leonardtown Wharf from 5 to 7pm July 21.
TPP: Opportunities for Small Businesses
The Patuxent Partnership and the Small Business Development Center will co-sponsor a Small Business Administration-Small Business Innovation Research program Tuesday, July 23. The event will be held from 8am to 4:30pm at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland’s Building 2, Center Hall at 44219 Airport Road in California.
Seniors, Check Out Farmers Market Program
This year’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program distribution event is set at the Garvey Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown on Tuesday, July 23, from 8:30 to 11am.
Vance Would Be First Marine VP
J.D. Vance, a former Marine corporal, is the first military veteran on a major presidential ticket since former Senator John McCain in 2008 and the first former enlisted vet on the ballot since former Vice President Al Gore in 2000. If elected as former President Donald Trump’s vice president, Vance would be the first Marine to become second-in-command.
MD to Expand Energy Efficiency Workforce
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announces $2,000,000 for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to expand the workforce available to help low-income households make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes.
Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet from 10 to 11am Friday, July 19, 2024.





















