June 8, 2026

LSM Honors Health Care Workers, Supports Community

LSM Supports

Health care workers and other groups in the tri-county area have received food, masks, and words of encouragement from Leadership Southern Maryland alumni.

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Chincoteague Pony Swim Canceled by Coronavirus

Chincoteague Pony

Along with so much else, the coronavirus had forced the cancelling of the 95th Chincoteague Pony Swim, for the first time since World War II.

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Coronavirus Relief Heroes Act Passes House

Behavioral Health Unit

The US House of Representatives passed the Heroes Act coronavirus relief legislation on Friday. “Congress has taken important and meaningful steps to address this public health crisis, but more must be done,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.

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Public Can Weigh In on Historic Seawall Repairs at Pax

project seawall

The US Navy is planning to rebuild the East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and is seeking public comments on the project.

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DoD Contractors Hardest Hit by COVID-19

contractors

Another defense contractor has died of the coronavirus. Defense contractors are the hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus in all metrics within DoD, including troops, dependents, and civilians as well.

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4th Building Opens at Patuxent Cove

Patuxent Cove

Safety precautions, telecommunications, and social distancing allow leasing to continue at St. Mary’s newest apartment complex, Patuxent Cove, 1 1/2 miles from Gate 1 of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, with a wide range of accessible and adaptable 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom affordable apartments.

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Best, Worst States for Military Retirees

Military Retirees

See where Maryland fares on this list of the best and worst states for military retirees.

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Scassero to Speak at AUVSI Webinar May 20

Scholarship Deadline

Matt Scassero will be a featured speaker at an Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International webinar today, May 20, 2020. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the online event.

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Airpark Drive-Thru Market Is Huge Success

market airport drive-thru

The reception was so positive at the first ever drive-thru farmers market at St. Mary’s Airport on Mother’s Day, plans are underway for the next market to be June 14, 2020, Flag Day.

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Fishing Industry Relief Aid On the Way

Fishing Industry

Maryland’s congressional delegation announced an award of $4,125,118 for Maryland’s fishing industry through the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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