AeroPark Farmer’s Market Set Feb. 11
The AeroPark Farmer’s Market, hosted by Historic Sotterley, will be held from 9am to 1pm Sunday, February 11, at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. Stop by for some Valentine’s shopping.
Save the Date: Relay For Life March 2
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life in St. Mary’s County will be held Saturday, March 2, from 4 to 8pm at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Signup now.
US Foreign Military Sales Hit All-Time High in FY23
US foreign military sales and deliveries hit $80.9 billion last year. The fiscal 2023 total was 55% higher than the previous year. FY22 saw $51.9 billion in foreign arms sales.
Navy Prepares for Protection Exercise
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will participate in the annual force protection exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, February 5-16, 2024.
MD’s New Ambassadors — Bald Eagles
Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago.
Lawmakers Announce EV Charger Funding
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and other Maryland lawmakers announced $4,360,176 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Transportation to repair and replace 25 electric vehicle chargers in six counties across the state.
Volunteers Sought for Community Garden Workdays
St. Mary’s Community Development Corporation will hold volunteer workdays February 3-4 and 10-11 to construct the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden.
Convoy Heads to Texas-US Border Standoff
A protest convoy warning of a migrant “invasion” at the US-Mexico border left Virginia on Monday and is making its way toward Texas hoping to pick up active and retired law enforcement and military veterans among others to pressure the federal government regarding a standoff with the Texas National Guard.
COPs Unit Has Successful Charity Clothing Drive
Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit kicked off a cold-weather gear clothing drive to generate donations for needy residents while drawing attention to National Poverty Awareness Month.
