Lost 52 Finds Another Lost Sub: USS Harder
The Naval History and Heritage Command confirmed the location of the USS Harden with the help of Tiburon Subsea CEO Tim Taylor and the Lost 52 project, a group that works to find and memorialize the 52 US submarines lost during World War II. In addition to Harder, the group has located fellow fallen subs Grayback, Stickleback, R-12, S-26, S-28, and Grunion.
Be Prepared. Stock Up on Sandbags June 1
The St. Mary’s Department of Public Works and Transportation will provide self-service sandbag pickup for residents Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 8am to noon at the St. Andrew’s Landfill in California.
Hearing June 4 on Construction Code Updates
The St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use & Growth Management will hold a public hearing at 10:15am June 4, 2024, to adopt the Maryland Building Performance Standards announced in March by amending the county code.
DNR Offers 3 License-Free Fishing Days
Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors June 1, June 8, and July 4.
Hoyer: Pay Homage to Heroes Who Defended America
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer on Memorial Day 2024: “Honor the brave men and women in uniform who laid down their lives to defend our nation.”
SoMD’s Energy Sector Topic for Local Leaders
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program went behind the scenes of the Southern Maryland energy sector in April to better understand its impact on the region’s life and economy.
Forrest Students Compete at State SkillsUSA Competition
Forty students from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center recently medaled at the 51st annual SkillsUSA Maryland State Championships. The contests that Forrest Center students competed in were as varied as the program offerings at the center.
Vets Can Prepare Own Online Memorials
VA planners expect to expand the Veterans Legacy Memorial platform by the end of the year. The project allows living veterans to prepare their own tribute pages with personal information about their time in the service and allows family members to update online memorials of deceased vets.
‘Tis the Season for Farmers Markets
St. Mary’s County is home to three county-sponsored farmers markets — The Barns at New Market, Home Grown Farm Market, and the California Farmers Market.
Memorial Day Schedule for St. Mary’s Govt.
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules May 28. Great Mills Pool will be open 11am to 5pm. The St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, Old Jail Museum, and Wicomico Shores Golf Course will be open.
