Global Military Spending Reaches Record Levels
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report says military spending across the globe in 2023 reached the highest levels ever recorded by a major global think tank.
Mental Health Resource Fair Set
The Surf the Mental Health & Wellness Wave Resource and Education Fair will be held from 10am to 3pm Saturday, May 18, at the Dr. James A. Forrest Tech Center in Leonardtown.
Southern Cicadas May Emerge in St. Mary’s
2024 is the year that the ginormous Great Southern Brood of cicadas are expected to emerge from extreme Southern Maryland. Some spots in the US will see the emergence not only of this Brood 19 but also the Northern Illinois Brood 13.
TSA’s Facial ID Plans Worry Senators
More than a dozen bipartisan senators support legislation that would restrict the Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition technology as part of the security screening process. TSA is using the technology at more than 80 airports with plans for facial biometrics in use at more than 400 airports in the coming years.
Outstanding Teachers Honored by SMECO
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the tri-county school systems to honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.
Volunteers Sought for STEM-ING in May
The Patuxent Partnership is putting out a call for volunteers for the May 18 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics- Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Another Master Angler Reels in an Award
A 21-year-old Baltimore County man has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources FishMaryland program.
Hoyer Tours Key Bridge Wreckage
Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Dutch Ruppersberger met with emergency personnel at the Unified Command Center tasked with reopening the Port of Baltimore after a ship collision led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26.
With Library ‘Storywalks,’ Kids Can Stroll and Read
Patrons at the Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall libraries will soon be able to stroll through a series of outdoor reading stations for children. The “storywalks” are set to open May 11.
STEM Essay Contest Accepting Entries
The Patuxent Partnership reminds students the 2024 Naval Horizons essay contest is now accepting entries. The deadline is June 10.
