Parris Is. Marine Band Is Emmy Nominee
An original composition performed by the Parris Island Marine Band — inspired by its musical director’s wife and her work as a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic — has been nominated for an Emmy. “You Were There” salutes first responders who continued to work at the height of the pandemic, from doctors and nurses to grocery store workers to garbage collectors.
Live Boxing Returns to St. Mary’s County
The Knowledge Boxing Center is hosting its seventh Live Amateur Boxing event in St. Mary’s County: Southern Maryland Smoke. The show is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Willows Recreation Center at 46961 Bradley Blvd. in Lexington Park, MD.
Hoyer: Economic Recovery ‘Within Our Grasp’
US Labor Department’s April 2022 report: 428,000 new jobs created, unemployment rate remains at 3.6%, and more Americans launching small businesses and finding jobs. The tools to keep up the US economy’s recovery and accelerate its pace are “within our grasp,” said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
Maryland Guard Deploys A-10s to Europe
Ten A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft belonging to the Maryland Air National Guard and assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron landed in Iceland on Thursday. The “Warthogs” will be part of a training exercise throughout Eastern Europe.
Math, Science & STEM Educators Honored
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative honored 23 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.
Airport, UAS Test Site New Venue for AUVSI Competition
The AeroPark Innovation District in California, MD, will host this year’s Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International SUAS Competition in June.
US Ups Its Investment in Cyber Technology
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is pushing the US to invest more in cybersecurity. Federal agencies have spent millions for new technology, seized hacking forums, charged foreign cyber criminals, and issued regular warnings on threat risks. Congress also has been quick to move on some cyber-related legislation.
Assistance Available for Water, Sewer Bills
The Maryland Department of Human Services can help certain residents offset the costs of their public water and wastewater bills.
MD Dedicates Sunflower Planting for Ukraine
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will dedicate its sunflower plantings to the people of Ukraine this spring.
Global Aviation Is TPP Panel Topic
The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation will present “Navy International Programs: Expanding Global Aviation Partnerships for Integrated Deterrence” on May 24 featuring keynote speaker RDML Anthony “Tony” Rossi.
