Pentagon: Afghanistan Withdrawal Complete
America’s 20-year war ended as the last plane with US troop left Afghanistan at about 3:29 pm Monday.
Ways to Help the Songbirds
Federal and state wildlife officials in the mid-Atlantic region are asking people to stop feeding birds and providing water in bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
US in Final Stages of Evacuations in Kabul
The withdrawal of Americans and other US allies is in its final stages, amid more threats of terrorism in Afghanistan. President Joe Biden said over the weekend that another terrorist attack is “highly likely.”
First Friday Sept. 3 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening. This Friday the town’s business community will be open September 3 from 5 to 8 pm.
New Operating Hours at Great Mills Pool
The Great Mills Pool will adjust its weekday operating hours, beginning Monday, August 30, 2021. Normal weekend hours will continue.
TPP to Host Cyber Threats Briefing
The Patuxent Partnership will offer a cyber threats briefing on September 14 at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California.
Overdose Awareness Event Planned
An International Overdose Awareness Day event will be held in Lexington Park from 4 to 6 pm Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
Ransomware Attack Is Meeting Topic
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer met with Southern Maryland business leaders and government officials at a virtual roundtable that focused on the July 2 ransomware attack that impacted several IT systems in the region.
Learn About the SoMD Heritage Area
The Patuxent Partnership’s upcoming three-part series will provide a deeper insight into the Southern Maryland Heritage Area. The first virtual session will be held from 11 am to noon September 8, 2021.
Putin Orders Russians Out of Kabul
Marking a shift in Russia’s stance, Putin ordered Russians and other nationals evacuated from Kabul The Kremlin cited the presence of Islamic State as well as the Taliban, calling the terrorist threat “very high” in Afghanistan.
