New Helicopters Headed to Andrews
Joint Base Andrews, MD, will be the next location to receive the new MH-139 helicopter. The Grey Wolf will replace the aging UH-1N Huey and expand the base’s fleet size.
Join County’s Flag Day Festivities
St. Mary’s County’s 2022 Flag Day festivities will begin at 6 pm Tuesday, June 14, 2022, on the Governmental Center lawn in Leonardtown.
Catch a Tagged Snakehead, Maybe Win a Prize
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has a new tagging program to help monitor invasive northern snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay.
Deadline to Register to Vote: June 28
The Maryland State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible voters interested in casting a ballot in July’s primary election to register to vote online.
Homelessness Prevention Board Meets June 15
The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board will meet at noon Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Three Oaks Center in Lexington Park supports the board.
Autonomous Tanker Crosses Pacific
The 134,000 ton Prism Courage, just became the first autonomous tanker to cross the Pacific Ocean. The liquefied natural gas carrier sailed itself for roughly 12,427 miles.
TPP to Present AeroPark District Update
The Patuxent Partnership will present an AeroPark Innovation District update from 8:30 to 9:30 am Thursday, June 30, 2022. Learn about the growth and expansion of the AeroPark in California, MD.
Hoyer: Jobs Are Being Created, Wages Are Rising
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2022 jobs report tells the same story of the past several months: the economy is growing, good jobs are being created, wages are rising, and entrepreneurs are feeling comfortable enough again to take the risks necessary to start new small businesses, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
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.
