Names Sought to Replace Confederate Legacy
The Defense Department commission taking suggestions from the public on what to rename 10 Army posts and two Navy ships named for Confederate troops unveiled its crowdsourcing website this week. DoD has until fall 2023 to rename Confederate “items” including posts, ships, street names, buildings, etc.
Great Mills Pool to Close for Bubble Installation
The Great Mills pool will close from September 9-15 for the installation of its inflatable dome structure to transform it into an indoor swimming facility. The fun resumes on September 16.
Mass Vax Clinics Open at Pax
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River will be hosting mass vaccination clinics Sept. 8-17 to meet the new requirement that all service members be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Protect Your Business Against Ransomware Attacks
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer recently hosted a roundtable discussion with Southern Maryland businesses and government officials to discuss the July 2 ransomware attack that impacted several technology systems in the region. Here’s a list of free resources and information to safeguard against ransomware attacks.
From the Cap’n, Interesting Crow Facts
American Crows are very social, inquisitive, and sometimes mischievous. Crows are good learners and problem-solvers, often raiding garbage cans and picking over discarded food containers. They’re also aggressive and often chase away larger birds including hawks, owls, and herons.
Reports of Lasers Aimed at Aircraft on the Rise
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a report on incidents involving lasers being pointed at aircraft across the US from 2010 to 2020. Yearly reports of lasers being aimed at aircraft topped out at 7,398 in 2016, dropping to 5,663 by 2018, but has been steadily increasing since then.
Join in the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11
Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 46th annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, Scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, and horses are some of the entries that will be accepted.
Feed St. Mary’s Planning Food Festival
Feed St. Mary’s will hold a Family Food Festival from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 46041 Signature Lane in Lexington Park.
Common Ground Program Earns Grants
Historic Sotterley was awarded grants from Maryland Humanities and Maryland Heritage Area Authority for its Common Ground programs.
Battle by the Bay: Truck & Tractor Pull
This is Great Mills Trading Post’s final Battle by the Bay Truck & Tractor Pull in the 2021 summer series Showdown at Leonardtown at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds: Labor Day Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5. Rain date Monday, Sept. 6.
