Food Bank Receives SMECO Donations
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reported in its October 2019 Cooperative Review that its employees donated 1,635 pounds of food to the Southern Maryland Food Bank in Waldorf.
Hoyer Applauds Funds for School Violence Prevention
More than $60,000 was awarded to the St. Mary’s County Board of Education for a school violence prevention program.
With Pierside Exercises Complete, USS Ford Heads for Sea Trials
The plight of the USS Gerald Ford ignited a war of words between US lawmakers and Navy leaders last week as the first-in-class carrier finally heads to sea trials after a series of technical setbacks.
Donors, Friends Urge Visitors to Explore Greenwell
The Greenwell Foundation held a recent celebration at the Rosedale Manor House at Greenwell State Park for donors and friends.
Citizens Sought to Fill Committee Vacancies
The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking citizens interested in volunteering their time to the community by serving on various boards, committees, and commissions.
St. Mary’s Touts Progress in State of County Video
St. Mary’s County citizens wanting to learn more about progress made by the county during the last fiscal year can now view the online 2019 State of the County video report and executive summary.
Boeing Says 737 Ban to Lift By End of Year
Boeing tells shareholders the ban on its 737 Max planes will be lifted before the end of the year. Grounded since March after two fatal crashes, 737 Max production costs rose in the quarter by almost $1 billion. The company is sticking to its plan to increase production of the planes to 57 a month by the end of 2020, up from 42 currently.
Black Maternal Health Care Issues Topic of Hoyer Roundtable
At a recent discussion on improving maternal health care for African-American mothers and their children, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer heard from stakeholders from throughout the Fifth District about disparities in maternal health care and how communities can work together to improve outcomes.
Great Blue Herons: Solitary and Amazing
Great Blue Herons are year-round residents of the Chesapeake Bay, but some of that population might only be visiting during our cooler, winter months.
Troops May Guard Syrian Oil Fields
DefSec Mark Esper says some US troops may stay to guard Syrian oil fields, to make sure they don’t fall into the hands of a resurgent Islamic State.
