New Tree-Planting Incentive Underway
Maryland has pledged to plant 5 million trees by 2031. To help reach that goal, the Maryland Department of Agriculture has a new tree-planting bonus for farmers and landowners who install qualifying conservation practices financed through a state cost-share program.
Historically Speaking: MD’s Role in Religious Liberty
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society will present Kenneth Lasson, professor of law emeritus at the University of Baltimore School of Law, speaking on “Free Exercise in the Free State: Maryland’s Role in Religious Liberty and the First Amendment” on July 19.
State Fallfish Record Has Been Broken
For the second time in a month, the state record for fallfish has been broken. Bryson Meyers of Oakland has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a new state record holder for fallfish – Semotilus corporalis — in the state’s nontidal division.
Pax Firefighter Buried Today
Naval District Washington Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach died fighting a house fire in Leonardtown on June 27. His services will be streamed live this morning at 10am. Expect traffic delays around and on NAS Pax River through the 12:30 to 2pm funeral procession.
Triad Council Hosting Coffee With the Sheriff
The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services and the Triad/SALT Council invites local senior citizens to Coffee With the Sheriff at 10am Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center.
Learn About Safe Food Handling
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer a free introductory virtual class on safe food handling from 5 to 8pm July 12, 2023.
Hoyer Discusses Broadband With Local Leaders
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer discussed the implementation of the Southern Maryland Broadband/Affordable Connectivity Program at a roundtable with local leaders earlier this month.
Deputy Earns Sheriff’s Medal After Being Injured in Assault
St. Mary’s County Sheriff Steve Hall recently made a visit to the home of one of his deputies to award him with a Sheriff’s Office Purple Heart Medal. Patrol Deputy Devin Absher had been injured while responding to an assault call.
Cedar Point FCU Celebrates Reopening
A ceremony was held last week as Cedar Point Federal Credit Union celebrated the reopening of its headquarters in Lexington Park, MD. The location had been closed since April 29 for renovations to the lobby.
Service Academies Exempt in Affirmative Action Ruling
Military service academies are exempt from the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action that effectively ends that policy at the country’s colleges and universities.
