Hoyer Earns 100% on LCV Scorecard
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a 100% rating from the League of Conservation Voters for his votes on key environmental issues.
Syrian Airstrikes 1st Biden Military Action
President Joe Biden took his first military action when two US Air Force F-15E aircraft launched seven precision guided munitions Friday that struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups. The airstrikes were in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks. The deadly airstrikes drew criticism from some Democrats in Congress, while key Republicans applauded the move.
Leonardtown 1st Friday: March 5
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 March 5, 5 to 8 pm.
Special Enrollment Period Opens for Insurance
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer reminds citizens that there is a special enrollment period to sign up for health coverage through HealthCare.gov. Enroll through May 15.
Get Out the Vax Forum Saturday
The St. Mary’s County Health Department, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County NAACP and the Minority Outreach Coalition, is launching a new local Get Out the Vax campaign on Feb. 27, 2021.
Schools Change Meal Distribution Schedule
Beginning March 1, St. Mary’s schools’ curb-side meal distribution will change the time of its Monday, Wednesday, and Friday pick-up hours to 11:30 am to 1 pm. Meals are available for students ages 18 and younger. Meals can be picked up from any school site even if your student attends a different school.
Two NAWCAD Engineers Earn SBA Award
Two engineers from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division were the recipients of the US Small Business Administration’s annual Tibbetts Award.
CMG Provides Donation for College Microscope
Consortium Management Group Inc., manager of the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium, provided $30,000 to St. Mary’s College of Maryland for the purchase of a research-grade microscope, The Patuxent Partnership announced.
DoD Appointments Slow Going
Only three of the 61 DoD presidential appointments requiring Senate confirmation jobs have been put forth. and the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee has “serious concerns” over Biden’s nomination of Colin Kahl, President Joe Biden’s pick to run the Pentagon’s policy shop.
Stop-and-Proceed at Pax Gates
Unlike the current entry procedure, where drivers come right up to the gate and show their credentials, the new stop-and-proceed will have drivers stop at a painted line with posted signage and wait to be signaled forward by the Naval Security Forces sentry
