Funds Available for Food, Shelter Programs
St. Mary’s County will receive $20,912 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Qualified nonprofits and agencies may apply.
Early Voting in Maryland Until May 9
Early voting in Maryland for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election begins today, Thursday, May 2, and continues through Thursday, May 9. St. Mary’s County early voting centers will be open from 7am to 8pm.
Costly Faults & Debris Found in 5 New F-35Cs
Metal shavings in contaminated fuel, incorrectly assembled parts, and a plastic scraper protruding from a wing fold were among the faults discovered in five new F-35C Joint Strike Fighters delivered last year to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, CA.
Save the Date: Naval Aviation Enterprise 3-Star Summit
Save the date — Wednesday, May 29, 2024 — for The Patuxent Partnership/Association of Naval Aviation panel Naval Aviation Enterprise 3-Star Summit.
Lex Park Library Open for Limited Use May 6-12
The Lexington Park Library will install new shelving starting May 6. The project should be finished by May 13. During that time, the lobby will be open, and customers can pick up their holds to checkout. The main part of the library will be closed to the public.
Auction Set May 10 at Flat Iron Farm
Southern Maryland Auction Company at Flat Iron Farm is accepting consignments for the upcoming May 10 and 11 auction featuring heavy equipment, agriculture machinery, construction equipment, commercial vehicles, and more. Consignments accepted until May 7.
Hoyer Hosts Service Academies, College ROTC Showcase
Students from Maryland’s Fifth District interested in pursuing a career in the armed services learned about the nomination process to US service academies at an event hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Captain’s Message: Crab Season Opens … But …
The Blue Crab season opened April 1, but the crabs arrive in their own time, which should be soon now that NOAA is reporting surface water temperature in Chesapeake Bay is approaching 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
35 Teams Compete in SMECO Math Challenge
The 2024 Elementary Mathematics Challenge Competition, co-sponsored by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, for fourth- and fifth-grade students, was held from school sites April 4.
NASA Wants to Fight Fire With … Drones
Two House lawmakers have introduced a bill that would help NASA improve its Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations program so firefighters can more effectively use drones to improve aerial responses to wildfires.
