Sheriff Warns of ‘Spoofing’ Phone Scam
St. Mary’s County residents are being warned about recent phone scams in which callers impersonate deputies and demand money for supposed warrants. The scammers use caller ID spoofing to make it appear that the calls are coming from the county sheriff’s office.
Sotterley Plans Day of Unity Celebration
Historic Sotterley is partnering with other local historic sites this year to promote stories from Southern Maryland for International Underground Railroad Month. It will offer three events, starting with a kickoff August 24 of the Day of Unity and Healing.
Cap’n on Tuboats’ Radio Banter
Like a well-scripted play, tugboats must perform in unison to get a ship to her berth. Some ships are handled with as many as four tugs working together under the direction of a docking pilot. Communication is key. Here it’s in poetry.
Noise Advisory: Pax, WOLF, Fort Walker
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and areas out to Fort Walker, VA, are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place 7 to 10pm August 22, 2024.
TPP Wraps Up 2024 Summer Internship Program
The Patuxent Partnership wrapped up its 2024 summer internship program. Forty-three college interns completed eight-week internships as part of the SoMD 2030 Workforce Development initiative.
Indigenous Heritage Day at HSMC Sept. 7
Join Historic St. Mary’s City for Indigenous Heritage Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10am to 4pm.
Bubby’s Farewell Christmas @ Flat Iron
Mark your calendar for Bubby’s Farewell Christmas at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills. Join the farm as it prepares for an unforgettable remembrance of Bubby and the Christmas season at Flat Iron Farm. Stay tuned for more details.
Violence, Injury, & Action Team to Meet
The Violence, Injury, and Trauma Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will meet from 1 to 2pm Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Wind Leases Awarded off Mid-Atlantic Coast
The federal government has awarded two new offshore wind energy leases, one off the coast of Delaware, the other near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in southern Virginia.
New Playground Opens at County Park
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the newly constructed playground and picnic pavilion at Snow Hill Park in Mechanicsville at 1:30pm Tuesday, August 20.
