DNR: Visualizing Climate Change Solutions at Point Lookout
A series of projects by landscape architecture students at the University of Maryland, College Park use virtual reality to visualize climate change at Point Lookout State Park, as well as possible adaptations to shifting conditions.
Join SMECO’s SmartTemp Program
The summer earning season is over, but customers can still get $50 when they enroll their smart thermostat in SmartTemp at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Hoyer Announces Staff Changes
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has promoted Margaret Mulkerrin to serve as his chief of staff as her predecessor, Jim Notter, departs to serve as chief of staff to Sen. Angela Alsobrooks.
SOUTHCOM Caribbean Buildup: More Troops, 8 Ships, 1 Sub
The US is ramping up its counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean. The Pentagon says there are about 10,000 US forces there, most stationed in Puerto Rico. The Navy has eight ships in the region, along with one submarine. Meanwhile, the retirement of the admiral in charge of the operations was announced Thursday.
Boards, Commissions Seek New Members
The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local board, committee, or commission. All applications must include a resume and be submitted by November 7, 2025.
HSMP to Hold Domestic Violence Panel
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Violence Injury and Trauma Action Team and the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy will hold the annual “Why Don’t They Just Leave Panel” on October 20 at the Lexington Park Library.
LSM Selects Exec Program Class of 2026
Leadership Southern Maryland has selected 40 local leaders for its Executive Program Class of 2026.
Hoedown to Benefit Vets Retreat Program
Greenwell Foundation will hold a Boots & BBQ Hoedown to support its Veteran & First Responders Therapeutic Recreational Retreat programs from 5 to 9pm November 8, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.
Coast Guard Also Gets Pay During Shutdown
In a politically charged statement DHS SEC Kristi Noem announced she had allocated funds for the US Coast Guard — the only military service not under the DoD budget –to continue to get paid during the government shutdown, the same as the other services.
Webster Field Noise Advisory Oct. 16-17
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-altitude aircraft flight test events involving fixed wing aircraft are scheduled to take place from 7am to 9am October 16-17, 2025.
