Pax Alums Selected for SpaceX Mission
Two US Naval Test Pilot School at NAS Pax River alums — Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada — have been selected to command and pilot NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission headed to the International Space Station next year. The pair expected to fly on early missions of Boeing’s crew capsule, but instead will ride to orbit with SpaceX.
Hoyer Applauds PFAS Cleanup Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled the PFAS Roadmap, an interagency strategy to clean up PFAS contamination and ensure clean air and water, and products that are safe. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer applauded the EPA’s plan.
Schedule a No-Cost Home Energy Analysis
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative says a no-cost home energy analysis is a great way to get started on finding ways to save on energy costs.
DoD Lists Top Defense Contract Recipients
Lockheed Martin tops the list of defense contract recipients in a DoD report released Friday. Maryland ranks fourth on the list of states.
SoMD Heritage Series Concludes Nov. 18
The Patuxent Partnership will present the final installment in its Southern Maryland Heritage Series, “Where Tide and Time Meet,” on November 18, 2021.
Cameron Next History on Tap Speaker
St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron is the next History on Tap speaker. The event will be from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Newtowne Players Open Holiday Show Nov. 12
The Newtowne Players will present a modern-day holiday classic sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. “Elf, the Musical” will be presented November 12 – December 12, 2021.
DoD Will Terminate Unvaxxed Civilians
The DoD’s civilian employees who refuse to be vaccinated will face an escalating series of punishments, beginning with five days of education and counseling, 14 days of unpaid suspension, and finally termination “for failing to follow a direct order.”
Marker to Tell Story of Lynching Victim
A historic marker unveiling ceremony of justice and equity will be held at 4 pm Monday, November 1, 2021, Maryland Emancipation Day, at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown.
