MD Fire Training Center Gets Federal Funding
The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute will receive federal funding to train thousands of firefighters across the state, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced.
Navy Running Short on Fighter Pilots
Technical and safety problems have left the US Navy short by about 90 fighter pilots. That’s the message from naval air training chief RADM Robert Westendorff, speaking at a virtual Tailhook symposium.
Mail-In Voting Information & Instructions
The Maryland State Board of Elections offers information on how to request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election. Visit the board’s website for answers to frequently asked questions about the election.
GM Pool to Close Temporarily for Maintenance
The Great Mills pool will be closed for seasonal maintenance and to replace the dome structure to convert from the outdoor to the indoor pool from September 20-25, 2020.
Jail Museum Gets Grant for Runaway Slave Exhibit
The Friends of St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums was recently awarded a $2,300 grant from the National Parks Service for a Runaway Slave exhibit at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown.
Hoyer Notes Hispanic Heritage Month
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and joined in celebrating the contributions of Latinos and Latinas throughout America’s history.
‘Water Taxi’ Painting Donated to Museum
St. Mary’s County artist Nicole Stewart has donated one of her paintings to the St. Clement’s Island Museum. The oil on canvas painting is titled “Water Taxi.” It will be part of the museum’s upcoming art auction fundraiser.
4 Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinics Planned
Four drive-thru clinics will offer free back-to-school vaccinations for children living in St. Mary’s County. Dates are September 18, 19, 23, and 26.
Register Now for Sept. 29-30 Virtual Industry Day
The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the Program Executive Officer, Unmanned Aviation & Strike Weapons Virtual Industry Day to be held from 10 am to 3 pm September 29-30, 2020.
DoD Urged to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics
Maryland delegation members urged House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders to include a provision within the final defense authorization bill to require the Department of Defense to closely examine recently proposed changes to military medical treatment facilities. These changes would impact clinics at Naval Support Facility Indian Head and NAS Patuxent River.
