Hoyer Hosts Service Academies, College ROTC Showcase
Students from Maryland’s Fifth District interested in pursuing a career in the armed services learned about the nomination process to US service academies at an event hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Captain’s Message: Crab Season Opens … But …
The Blue Crab season opened April 1, but the crabs arrive in their own time, which should be soon now that NOAA is reporting surface water temperature in Chesapeake Bay is approaching 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
35 Teams Compete in SMECO Math Challenge
The 2024 Elementary Mathematics Challenge Competition, co-sponsored by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, for fourth- and fifth-grade students, was held from school sites April 4.
NASA Wants to Fight Fire With … Drones
Two House lawmakers have introduced a bill that would help NASA improve its Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations program so firefighters can more effectively use drones to improve aerial responses to wildfires.
First Friday in Leonardtown May 3
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! Come to town May 3 for a fun day of shopping, dining, and exploring. Specials are offered throughout town at participating businesses.
May 4 Open House @ Drayden Schoolhouse
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will offer free open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, one Saturday a month from 11am to 2pm. The next open house will be May 4.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Event Planned
St. Mary’s County citizens are invited to join in the celebration to honor this year’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the community.
Rotary’s Running of the Balls Fundraiser
The Running of the Balls returns to the Spring Fling Car Show on Sunday, April 28, in Leonardtown. The balls will be released at 2pm.
NAS Pax Reopens Gate 3 to Outbound Traffic 3-5:30pm Monday-Thursday
NAS Patuxent River has reopened Gate 3 to outbound traffic Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 5 pm.
TPP to Present ‘Maritime Patrol: Eyes and Ears of the Fleet’ Panel
The Patuxent Partnership/Association of Naval Aviation panel with the Maritime Patrol Association will present Maritime Patrol: Eyes and Ears of the Fleet on April 30. Keynote speaker will be VADM Frank “Spanky” Morley.
