Hoyer Celebrates Paul Hall Center 50th
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (Md.-5th) submitted a statement into the Congressional Record on Sept. 14, 2017, that honors the 50th anniversary of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, in St. Mary’s County.
Ribbon Cut on Lancaster Park Improvements
Now that major improvements have been made at John G. Lancaster Park in Lexington Park, a ribbon-cutting ceremony has been set Sept. 26 to celebrate.
79th Annual Meeting Held by SMECO
The 79th annual meeting of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative was held Aug. 23 and members were elected to serve three-year terms on the SMECO board.
MetCom Internship Program Enjoys Success
Five interns have been spending their time outside of class getting real-world experience in the working world at the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission.
Nurses, Respiratory Therapists Sought by MedStar
The medical field is always looking for great people with great training. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is no exception. The hospital is planning a job fair to find some of those people from 3 to 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 14. Nurses, nurse technicians, and respiratory therapists are the most sought-after professionals at this fair.
SMECO Hopes for Reduced Rates Again
SMECO submitted a filing with the Maryland Public Service Commission on Aug 1, 2017, to reduce Distribution Service charges.
SMECO, CSM Team Up for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Each time Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative announces a training class for apprentice linemen, hundreds of applications come in. However, many of the applicants lack the basic skills they need to even apply. To combat this problem, SMECO has teamed up with College of Southern Maryland to create a pre-apprenticeship program.
Two Mid-Atlantic Ophthalmology Practices Merge
Whitten Laser Eye — with locations in Charlotte Hall, Richmond, and Washington, DC — announced its merger with Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center of Annapolis.
SMECO Notes ENERGY STAR Priorities
Three companies have been awarded by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative because of their outstanding achievements in building hundreds of ENERGY STAR certified new homes in Southern Maryland in the last year.
SMECO Donates LEDs to Food Bank
As part of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s participation in EmPOWER Maryland, 32,688 LEDs were donated to help families who need assistance save money by reducing energy use.
