Entwined Histories of Lex Park & Lady Lex
Lexington Park began as a single housing project, named for the Lexington, the Navy’s first really big aircraft carrier. The ship went down in 1942, before the housing project was completed, and in 2018 was found two miles deep on the floor of the Pacific.
DNR Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2020 Natural Resources Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Zaphir Shamma of Gunpowder for his striking photo of an eastern screech owl nestled in a tree cavity.
Health Department Recommends Flu Shots
The St. Mary’s County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations for community members over the age of 6 months.
Motorists, Watch Out for Deer
St. Mary’s County motorists are reminded to be alert for deer during the fall breeding season.
Cheltenham Vets Cemetery Receives Funds for Expansion
Maryland lawmakers applaud the recent award of federal funding for an expansion of the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
Optimists Give More to LexPark Sheriff’s Station
The Lexington Park-St. Maries Optimist Club is donating — again — to the new Lexington Park District 4 Sheriff’s Station on Great Mills Road.
Barkhimer Named to Nat’l Small Biz Leadership Council
Tracy Barkhimer, president of Tracy A. Barkhimer Acquisition Strategies & Consulting, LLC (TABAS&Co) of Scotland, MD, was recently named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council, the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization.
WH Gold Star Event Sparks Coronavirus Concerns
A White House ceremony held Sept. 27, Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, included dozens of attendees, including the president and USCG ADM Charles Ray, who have tested positive for the virus, were among other senior defense officials. Attendees received a coronavirus test the same afternoon of the 5 pm event, many were not wearing masks.
Hawkins New Senior VP at SMECO
Campbell Hawkins has joined Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative as senior vice president and chief strategy and innovation officer to lead SMECO’s newly created Strategy and Innovation Department.
