Pentagon’s Goal: US Drone Dominance
The Pentagon is directing every US Army squad to be armed with small, one-way attack drones by the end of fiscal 2026. That and other sweeping policy changes are aimed at what the White House calls “Unleashing American Drone Domination.”
Deadline for Public Health Fellowship Program July 18
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is accepting applications for the Public Health Junior Fellowship program through July 18, 2025.
Lex Park Library Program: Healthy Snacks
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is offering an event with Shaniqua Cousins for families to learn about whole foods and how to make healthy snacks. The program will be offered at 2pm July 25, 2025, at the Lexington Park Library.
It’s Freaky Friday @ Three Notch Theatre
“Freaky Friday” hits the stage at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park until August 3, 2025.
SMECO Performs Equipment Inspections
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is performing service point inspections on the cooperative’s equipment from the transformer to the meter to ensure continued reliability.
Roll On In to a Summer Skate Night
Friday Summer Skate events have returned at Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown. Each Friday through August 15, families can roller skate from 1 to 4pm, with a new theme every week.
KC-46 Tanker Loses Boom in Aerial Refueling
An Air Force KC-46 Pegasus tanker lost its boom on July 8 while refueling an F-22 Raptor fighter jet off the coast of Virginia.
Lunch at the Library Available Until Aug. 15
Lunch at the Library for children will be served in Lexington Park from noon to 1pm Monday through Friday until August 15, 2025.
New Bill Would Push Using Invasive Catfish in Pet Food
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) has joined other legislators to introduce a bipartisan bill that would facilitate using the invasive blue catfish in pet food.
Hoyer Touts Federal Investments in MD
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said he will continue fighting in Congress to deliver infrastructure investments to YMCA Camp Letts and ensure Marylanders have access to quality recreational opportunities.
