US to Review Wind Project Off Ocean City
The US Dept. of the Interior will conduct an environmental review of an energy-producing wind project proposed by US Wind about 10 nautical miles offshore of Ocean City, MD, and Sussex County, DE. US Wind submitted the $8.7M winning bid to develop the Maryland lease area in a 2014 lease sale. A 30-day public comment period runs through July 8, 2022, as Interior determines the scope of its environmental review.
Next Farmers Market @ Airport June 12
Fly in, drive in, or bike in for the next St. Mary’s County Regional Airport Farmers Market on June 12, 2022.
Milley: Respecting Legacy of D-Day Soldiers
US Army GEN Mark Milley, speaking Monday at the American Cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer in France, overlooking Omaha Beach, told a group of World War II veterans gathered for the 78th anniversary of D-Day that the ongoing war in Ukraine is about “honoring” them as the world has come together “against a determined invader.”
SMECO Awards Four Scholarships
Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships from the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Congressional Art Contest Winners Announced
Liliana McGee, a senior at Elizabeth Seton High School, earned first place in this year’s Fifth District Congressional Art Competition with her piece titled “Salvation,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Navy Setting Stage for RIMPAC 2022
The US Navy is preparing for Rim of the Pacific 2022, the world’s largest maritime exercise, which will take place from June 29 to August 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. Twenty-six countries, 38 surface ships, four submarines, 170 aircraft, and approximately 25,000 personnel are expected to participate.
Still Time to Enter DNR Photo Contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its annual photo contest. The deadline is August 1, 2022.
Hoyer Announces Funds for Rapid Transit
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced a federal investment of $5 million they worked to secure for the development of the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit that will operate between Charles and Prince George’s counties.
Sirens on June 6. This Is Only a Test
A full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties will be conducted at noon Monday, June 6, 2022.
Men’s Health Day Event Set June 4
The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services will hold the first Men’s Health Day on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Preregistration is recommended.
