Trump Looks to Shake-up DoD
The Pentagon and defense world are stunned by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the largest and most powerful military in the world. Trump announced his selections for national security, cabinet, and other positions within his administration this week and met with President Joe Biden to establish a smooth transition for the new administration.
Have Building Blocks, Will Challenge
Have building blocks? Then why not build a lighthouse? A competition will be held in December in honor of the Piney Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac River.
Piscataway Bioenergy Facility Opens
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined other elected officials as WSSC Water Company celebrated the grand opening of the Piscataway Bionergy Facility in Accokeek.
Ganz PianoTalk Concert Set Nov. 14
St. Mary’s College of Maryland musician-in-residence Brian Ganz will continue his popular free PianoTalk concert series Thursday, November 14, at the Dodge Performing Arts Center recital hall on the college campus.
Topic Launch: Learn About Naval Aviation’s Needs
Join the 25.1/A NAVAIR Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Topic Launch to be held 9am to 4pm December 11, in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Tech Bridge.
Top Score for Hoyer from HRC
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s 118th Congressional Scorecard. The biannual scorecard measures federal lawmakers’ support for LGBTQ+ equality.
Who’s on Trump’s List for DefSec?
Who will be the next US secretary of defense? Familiar names being floated include Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) and Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL). Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the list and then off in a matter of days.
State Tree Nursery Taking Orders for Seedlings
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery is accepting seedling orders for spring planting.
Community Resource Day Set in Lex Park
Community Resource Day will be held from 3 to 7pm November 14 at Lexington Park United Methodist Church.
Youth Indoor Soccer Registration Opens
Registration for St. Mary’s Recreation & Parks youth indoor soccer will open November 1, 2024, for individual players, teams, and volunteer coaches.
