Out of the Darkness Walk Oct. 15
There is still time to register for the Out of the Darkness Southern Maryland Walk on October 15, 2023, in Historic St. Mary’s City.
Lawmakers Try to Protect Troops’ Paychecks
While seeking ways to avoid a government shutdown, some lawmakers are working to exempt the paychecks of troops if a furlough of government workers does occur. Legislators accomplished this in 2013 just before a16-day shutdown.
Sept. 30 Savor the Taste of St. Mary’s
Join the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce for the annual Taste of St. Mary’s on September 30, 2023.
Music From Poplar Hill Series Continues
The Music From Poplar Hill series will feature David Hardy on cello and Lisa Emenheiser on piano on October 6, 2023.
The Patuxent Partnership in the AUVSI Spotlight
The Patuxent Partnership has been featured in the recent AUVSI Member Highlight.
Resources Available for COVID Prevention, Testing
With the expected shift to indoor spaces in the coming months, St. Mary’s County Health Department reminds community members of precautions to avoid or treat COVID-19.
SMECO: Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative offers some advice for those thinking of planting trees on their property: Consider electric equipment near the home and the future of the plantings. And always call 811 before you dig to locate buried utility lines.
DoD Funds 8 New Microelectronics Commons Hubs
The US Defense Department will award $238 million to eight regional “innovation hubs” around the country which will be a part of the new Microelectronics Commons. The hubs are expected to spur development of a domestic microelectronics manufacturing industry. Three of the hubs are located on the East Coast in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and New York.
History of Pax River Featured in New Book
The Calvert Marine Museum has announced the publication of its latest book, “Before the Base: Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Property Condemnation Appraisals, 1942.”




















