USDA Funds Available to Assist With Home Repairs
The US Department of Agriculture will make funds available to repair and rehabilitate the homes of low-income residents in Charles County.
Shortage of Cybersecurity Workers Continues
A recent Cybersecurity Workforce Study finds there is a shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world. In the US, a current cybersecurity workforce of more than 800,000 is nowhere close to the number of cybersecurity jobs needed to protect government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and small and mid-sized business.
Sustainable Agriculture TechTalk Topic
A TechTalk after-hours event will present Aaron Ault speaking on “Data as a Driver for Sustainable Agriculture.” The talk will take place Dec. 4 at TechPort UAS Business Incubator at the St. Mary’s County Airport campus.
MD & Pax Top in DoD Spending
TPP’s 2019 Annual Meeting reports on Maryland’s largest industry: Defense. DoD spending: Maryland ranks #4 in federal spending among the 50 states and St. Mary’s County ranks #3 in Maryland for most defense contracts.
Richard Spencer Out as Navy Secretary
NavSec Richard Spencer has been ousted from his post after his handling of the case of Navy SEAL Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, who was accused of war crimes. DefSec Mark Esper asked for Mr. Spencer’s resignation late Sunday.
Public Comment Sought on Solar Project Near Lex Park
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a hearing on a request by Lightsource Renewable Energy Development LLC to build a 20 MW solar project near Lexington Park.
The hearing will be at 6 pm Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Hampton Inn at Lexington Park at 22211 Three Notch Road.
Flat Iron Christmas Opens Thanksgiving @ 5 pm
Flat Iron Farm Christmas 2019 opens at 5 pm Nov. 28, 2019 — Thanksgiving evening. Santa will be there through the Thanksgiving weekend from 5 to 9 pm, Thursday through Saturday Nov. 30, plus Fridays and Saturdays up to Christmas Eve.
Farm Guide Just in Time for Holidays
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission has released the 2019 edition of the Farm Holiday Guide, a free booklet featuring Southern Maryland farm products and events available during the holidays.
Workshop’s Topic: Coping With Grief During the Holidays
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital reminds residents that a Hospice of St. Mary’s “Grief at the Holidays” workshop will be held from 5:30 to 8 pm on Friday, November 22, 2019, in Leonardtown.
HMS Queen Elizabeth Visits Annapolis
The HMS Queen Elizabeth visits Annapolis to host the 2019 Atlantic Future Forum of industry, military, and government to discuss artificial intelligence, robotics and big data.
