Retired Harrier Finds New Home in NC
A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ was inducted into the Hickory Aviation Museum in the “First in Flight” state of North Carolina on July 15.
SMECO Board Members Elected at Annual Meeting
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative held its 86th Annual Meeting last week in Mechanicsville. SMECO board election results were announced.
Vanilla UAS Joins Military Exercise
Platform Aerospace joins the St. Mary’s Around to World series with its participation in a US Navy exercise in the Pacific region.
Hoyer Honors #MD05 Student Artists
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer thanked the outstanding young people in #MD05 who submitted their artwork to this year’s Congressional Art Competition.
Get Ready: Best School Year Ever!
Walden Wise adds a free emotional well-being toolkit to pack along with the rest of the back-to-school supplies. Walden Wise’s free Eustress Unleashed email series of six emails unfolds over the next two weeks, packed with fun activities you can enjoy with the kids in your life, helping them build valuable tools about transforming stress into a positive force.
Final Presidential Helicopter Delivered
Sikorsky has delivered the final VH-92A Patriot presidential helicopter. The air frame is most famously known as Marine One when carrying America’s commander-in-chief. President Joe Biden made the first presidential flight last week aboard one of the new generation of Marine One helicopters.
Police Crackdown on Illegal ATV Use
Local police are taking a zero tolerance stance regarding the illegal operation of off-road vehicles on public roads. Residents who witness this illegal behavior may submit tips to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
NAS Pax River Road Closure Aug. 27
NAS Patuxent River will close Cedar Point Road in the vicinity of Cedar Point Beach for equipment movement Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, from 9:30am to 3pm.
Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Five-County Study Supports Bay Ferry
A group of five counties, which includes St. Mary’s, has released a study on the feasibility of a Chesapeake Bay ferry system for recreational passengers. The study identifies Maryland waterfront communities that could be connected with a ferry service using high-speed catamarans. Six potential routes have been outlined.
