Funds Awarded to Bay Restoration Projects
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced more than $3 million in funding for Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration projects.
Oct. 29 Weather Cancellations, Closings
Due to forecasted weather conditions, the following closings and cancellations have been announced in St. Mary’s County.
Survey: Women Reentering Workforce Want STEM Jobs
A new survey finds women who quit working during the COVID-19 pandemic now want jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — STEM — fields.
St. Mary’s Square to Host Halloween Event
Get your costumes ready for Halloween in the Square from 1 to 4 pm Saturday, October 30, 2021, at St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park.
Message from the Cap’n: Rockfish Young of the Year Survey
The Striped Bass Young of the Year index is a little better than last year, but still below the long-term average.
Attacks Push Need for More Cybersecurity Workers
Recent cyberattacks, hitting everything from the federal government to small businesses, are driving the demand for cybersecurity workers.
Serving Up Coffee & Fun at St. Inie’s
St. Inie’s Coffee in Lexington Park is serving up more than delicious, freshly roasted coffee. The coffee shop on Shangri-La Drive has several fun evening events brewing this fall.
Be a SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Would-be storm spotters take note. The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services will host an online SKYWARN basics course from 6 to 8 pm Monday, November 8, 2021.
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.
