Bates Fundraiser for 29C – Sept. 15
Bill Bates is running for St. Mary’s County Delegate, District 29C, a reconfigured district in the southern end of the county. Meet Bill Sept. 15 at a casual backyard gathering 6-7:30 pm. RSVP here.
TEDx at Three Notch Theater Oct. 22
Join TEDx for a live, in-person series of thought-provoking talks on the theme of transformation, October 22, 2022, 3 to 6 pm at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season
Don’t be lulled by the lull in the 2022 Hurricane Season — stay prepared.
Walk for Recovery Sept. 24 in Leonardtown
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will host the inaugural St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9 am to noon in Leonardtown Square.
US Ups Funds for ‘Tactical’ Nuclear Weapons
The ’23 Defense Authorization Act adds funds for a “low yield ” or “tactical ” sea-launched nuclear cruise missile program of the Navy’s. The sea-launched missiles do create a large, powerful blast compared with conventional missiles but considerably smaller than strategic nuclear weapons, also making for easier handling and storage.
‘Fat Leonard’ Is on the Lam
Leonard Glenn Francis, facing sentencing in the notorious ‘Fat Leonard’ Navy bribery scandal and under house arrest in San Diego, cut off his GPS monitoring ankle bracelet on Sunday and is on the run.
St. Mary’s Delegate Districts Have Changed
There are three Legislative Districts in St. Mary’s County. Many county voters who live south of Leonardtown are in a different legislative district in 2022 than in 2018. The General Election is November 8.
August Jobs Report Shows Growth
The August job report shows 315,000 jobs were created last month, that’s more Americans working now than before the pandemic or at any time in our nation’s history.
Post 9/11 Vets Unemployment Falls to 3-Year Low
The Bureau of Labor reports August 2022 is the lowest unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans in more than three years — dropping to 1.9% — another sign that the jobs market remains strong despite inflation.
MD Migratory Game Season ’22-’23 Begins
Mourning dove and early Canada goose seasons are now open. Maryland’s Guide to Hunting and Trapping in the ’22-’23 season has posted.
