Hoyer Addresses Virtual Veterans Celebration
The 2020 Veterans Day celebration was different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no parade or public events, but the celebration was offered virtually. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer was proud to deliver remarks at the virtual event.
Broadband Survey Deadline Is Tuesday
The deadline for the St. Mary’s County Broadband Assessment Project survey for households is Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Access to Care Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Access to Care Action Team will meet from 1 to 2 pm Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Bridging Government-Educational Partnerships
Educational Partnership Agreements allow educational institutions at all levels and academic researchers the opportunity to access equipment and resources which may be unavailable at the institution. Tech Bridge @ TechPort explains educational partnerships and how to go about seeking one.
Troop Drawdowns Draw Outcries
Commentators, experts, national, and international leaders react across the globe to announcements from President Donald Trump’s acting DefSec Chris Wilson of significant and imminent US troop drawdowns planned in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Somalia.
Pre-Thanksgiving Farmers Market @ Airport
Historic Sotterley again hosts an Airport Farmers Market in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport from 9 am to 1 pm Nov. 22 — just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
New Exhibits Greet Visitors to Lighthouse
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point has reopened its galleries, including a variety of new exhibits, to visitors with pre-purchased tickets. The museum has been closed since March due to COVID-19 shutdowns.
Pentagon Fails 3rd Audit, But Improving
The third audit added another clean organization to its list. Based upon that rate, the acting DoD comptroller said a truly passed audit for the entire DoD may not come until around 2027.
Take a Virtual Tour of New VA Clinic
Veterans living in Southern Maryland have a new Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic with expanded health care space and services. View the video of the clinic and the virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Steamboats Key to Local SoMD Oyster Industry
The Chesapeake Bay region became the nation’s center for harvesting, processing, packing, and shipping oysters during the 19th century. This was especially true in waterfront towns on the Eastern Shore of Maryland that had railroad access. In St. Mary’s County, oyster packers got a later start.
