UPDATE: County Has 2 Debris Collection Sites
In the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation will be operating three debris collection and burn sites from 8 am to 6 pm August 6-16.
Piney Point Shoreline Project Among DNR Gateway Grant Awards
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awards $26.2 million to improve water quality, increase flood resiliency, and help grow the next generation of Maryland’s environmental stewards. Among the 120 statewide projects is the Piney Point Lighthouse & Museum Shoreline Resiliency Project.
State Launches ‘Innovation Uncovered’ Program
The Maryland Department of Commerce is launching “Innovation Uncovered,” a program to highlight Maryland’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in 2020.
737 MAX Might Fly With Software Patch
The FAA gave preliminary approval to design changes for Boeing’s 737 MAX that should prevent crashes like the two that killed more than 300 people in October 2018 and March 2019.
YMCA Feasibility Study Set to Begin
The St. Mary’s County commissioners have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the YMCA of Chesapeake to conduct a feasibility study for a YMCA in St. Mary’s County. In addition, they approved a fundraising study.
Jail Museum to Open During Town’s First Fridays
The Old Jail Museum, a popular landmark in downtown Leonardtown, will be open during Leonardtown First Friday from 5 to 7 pm Friday, August 7, 2020.
Honoring Lex Park Rescue Squad Members
The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad presented awards to its members at a ceremony on July 21.
Who Should Take Your Temperature at the Airport?
Airlines want government agencies to take on the responsibility for monitoring passengers’ health at the airport, before they board a plane. It is unclear, if the US government did monitor, would the program fall under Transportation or Homeland Security? And what would the mask policy be?
Isaias Packs Punch That Lingers in St. Mary’s
Isaias caused hundreds of electrical outages, swamped roads, and took a life in St. Mary’s County. County Commissioner President Guy declares a state of emergency.
Tech Bridge Collaborations for 2021 and Beyond
Capital Tech Bridge and Southern Maryland Tech Bridge will host University Day from 2 to 3:30 pm Wednesday, August 5.
