Rotary Supports Field Trips for At-Risk Teens
The Rotary Club of Lexington Park has awarded the Greenwell Foundation $4,500 to bring the “Re-connecting Field Trips” to Great Mills High School this summer.
DoD’s Innovation Unit Delivering New Technologies
The Defense Innovation Unit is highlighting in its latest report new technologies that were transitioned to Defense Department partners last year. Among the accomplishments: eight successful transitions to DoD end-users, 1,116 commercial proposals received, and $892.7 million in contracts issued since June 2016.
‘Listening In’ With Author Merideth Taylor
Merideth Taylor, author of “Listening In: Echoes and Artifacts from Maryland’s Mother County,” is featured in an exhibit at the Lexington Park Library. She will also give an informal Zoom talk February 24, 2022.
DNR Says Make Camping Reservations Now
Are you planning a camping trip to one of Maryland’s state parks this year? If so, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources recommends that you start making your camping reservations now.
UCAC Committee to Join Sotterley Event
Historic Sotterley will present People and Perspectives on February 9, 2022, with a panel featuring the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Education Committee.
No Budget Bill? Here’s How It Could Affect the Navy
RADM John Gumbleton this week explained in greater detail the scope of the cuts the US Navy is prepared to make should the service be forced to live without a budget.
Weather Forecast Causes Changes to County Operations
Due to impending winter weather conditions for Friday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, St. Mary’s County government is making changes to its operations.
Point in Time Homeless Survey Begins Jan. 26
Southern Maryland Local Homelessness Coalition staff and volunteers will conduct Point in Time surveys and distribute incentives and resource materials to unsheltered adults, children, and veterans in the community from January 26 to February 2.
Moll Dyer Day Planned in February
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society will hold the first Moll Dyer Day on February 26, 2022. The legend of Moll Dyer and the alleged curse she placed on local residents has persisted for centuries.
US Troops Readied for Ukraine
Up to 8,500 US troops are on heightened alert for possible NATO deployment in response to a Russian move on Ukraine. The action is short of deployment but assures a rapid response if the need to deploy occurs.
