Teams of Hackers Take On a US Satellite
International teams of hackers were competing over the weekend to remotely seize control of SpaceX satellite Moonlighter. The Hack-a-Sat contest was part of a cybersecurity convention taking place in Las Vegas, NV.
Farm to Table Events in Lex Park
The second annual Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program will offer farm fresh produce free to the community on August 17 and September 16 in Lexington Park.
St. Mary’s Tire Drop-Off: Aug. 12
Scrap Tire Disposal Day will be from 8am to 3pm Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the St. Andrew’s Landfill at 44837 St. Andrews Church Road in California, MD. This event is for St. Mary’s County residents only; commercial haulers are not permitted to be part of this event.
Hoyer: Steady Job Growth Continues
With the release of the US Labor Department’s July 2023 jobs report, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer noted that the US added another 187,000 jobs, an “encouraging sign of steady job growth that reflects America’s renewed economic strength.”
SMECO Board of Director Ballots Mailed
SMECO has mailed ballots for its board of directors election. Online and mail-in ballots must be received by August 17, 2023. The annual members’ meeting will be August 24.
US Promises Money for K-12 Cyber Defense
A surge in ransomware and other malicious cyber threats to K-12 schools and libraries prompts the Biden Administration to focus hundreds of millions of dollars from government and industry on the problem. Amazon Web Services committed $20 million in grants to support cyber resilience, as rival technology firms and school administrators gather for the White House roll out of its efforts.
Partnerships Remain a Priority for Library
Partnerships continue to be a priority for the St. Mary’s County Library. In the FY23 Community Impact Report, library officials cited the many groups and organizations that have funded programs. Check out other highlights in the report.
Check Out These Back-to-School Events
Back to School season is here. Whether you’re in need of supplies and local resources or have the ability to donate extra — check out this list of events.
Shakespeare in HSMC Returns
Shakespeare in the City — “A Winter’s Tale” will be performed on the State House Lawn in St. Mary’s City August 10 – 19, 2023.
Message from a Cap’n: Season of Jellyfish, Turtles, Ospreys
With the water temperature in the 80s, jellyfish are taking over. Bad news for swimmers. Good news for oysters.
