DNR Accepting Entries in Photo Contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, can enter for the chance to win cash and other great prizes.
Leonardtown Rotary Accepting Grant Applications
The Leonardtown Rotary Club is opening its call for grant applications for 2020 from St. Mary’s County nonprofit programs and public services agencies.
St. Mary’s Reports Fifth COVID-19 Case
St. Mary’s announces that a fifth county resident has tested positive for COVID-19; Calvert reports eighth case.
St. Clement’s, Piney Point Join Museum Association
St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum recently joined the North American Reciprocal Museum Association.
Special Open Enrollment Period Underway for Uninsured
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer reminds Marylanders that a special open enrollment period is underway now for the uninsured.
Women to Register for the Draft, Says Panel
For the first time in US history, a Selective Service panel will recommend requiring women between 18 and 25 register for future military drafts as young men are required to do.
Compensation Review Commission Seeking 3 Members
The St. Mary’s County commissioners seek three interested applicants to serve on the 2020 Compensation Review Commission. The deadline to apply is March 27.
Newtowne Players Cancel Next Production
The Newtowne Players have announced that the spring production of “Almost, Maine” will not be performed.
DoD Adjusts Cash Flow to Contractors in Response to Coronavirus
DoD will raise progress payments to improve cash flow to contractors as the coronavirus continues to impact the economy. Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics have already cautioned investors; Boeing has closed its Puget Sound plants; and CAE, GE, and Airbus, government contractors with large commercial exposure, are taking various aggressive actions to rein in costs and staunch losses.
March 25: Health Dept. Reports Potential Public Exposure Risk
The St. Mary’s County Health Department has determined that a person confirmed to have the novel coronavirus disease may have come into contact with other community members.
