Analysis: Spending on UAS to Surge
Unmanned aerial systems will continue to be one of the most dynamic growth sectors of the world aerospace industry. Recent analysis estimates military UAS research spending is expected to be $71.8 billion over the next decade.
LSM Discusses State of Education in SoMD
Southern Maryland teachers, students, and parents met last month with the Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program to discuss implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act, legislation passed in 2021 to enhance the state’s public school system.
Realtors Bring Cheer to Local Seniors
The Southern Maryland Association of Realtors spread holiday cheer in 2023 to local seniors in care facilities with its Senior Santa Program. SMAR collected more than 500 gifts for over 480 local seniors.
HSMP Action Teams Tackle Health Issues
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Action Teams tackle health issues facing St. Mary’s County. The teams meet each month.
MLK Prayer Celebration Set Jan. 15
St. Mary’s College of Maryland will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on January 15, 2024.
Secret Space Plane Launched Again
DoD’s secret X-37B space plane blasted off last week on another secretive mission. As in previous missions, the reusable, unmanned plane resembling a mini space shuttle carried classified experiments.
Nominations Accepted for 2023 Sustainability Awards
The St. Mary’s County Commission on the Environment is seeking nominations for the 2023 Sustainability Awards, which recognize county organizations and residents for outstanding efforts to improve the local environment.
Special Hunt Day for Military Vets, Youth
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer a special hunting opportunity for all military veterans and youth hunters ages 11-16 on February 3, 2024.
Five VFDs in SoMD Receive Assistance Grants
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 52 volunteer fire departments across the state, including five in Southern Maryland,
Lawmakers Announce $13M for Coastal Restoration Projects
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, along with other Maryland lawmakers, announced $12,901,800 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and NOAA funding for restoration and resiliency projects to improve coastal communities and their fish and wildlife habitats.
