Poetry from a Captain – Martins Ahead
A few Purple Martin scouts, early visitors to the string of nests strung across the piers at Sea-fruit Oyster House, inspired Cap’n Jack to burst into poetry in anticipation of this year’s arrival.
Hoyer Highlights Mental Health Resources for Veterans
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer visited Alpas Wellness’ behavioral health center in Charles County to see how new technologies and best practices are being implemented to ensure Marylanders, especially veterans, receive the best possible mental health care.
Sky Watchers Await Rare Celestial Event
A total solar eclipse will sweep across North America today, April 8, blocking out the sun momentarily for millions of viewers along a path stretching from northern Mexico to Maine. 2017 was the last time the US experienced a total solar eclipse, and there will not be another until 2044.
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Awarded
Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 18 grants totaling $236,276 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program.
Maryland Has Its 7th Master Angler
Zeljko Koretic of Baltimore County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.
For Hoyer, Top Vote Rating on Civil Rights Issues
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a score of 100% from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, which recently released its Voting Record for the first session of the 118th Congress.
Win a Spot Aboard USS Constitution
A free lottery has opened to win a spot aboard the USS Constitution’s July 4, 2024, underway demonstration. The lottery will select, at random, 150 people to join the crew as they set sail in Boston Harbor. Each person selected will be allowed to bring one guest. The Constitution remains a ceremonial and training ship of the Navy’s, served by active-duty sailors.
Explore Leonardtown on First Friday
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 April 5 for a fun day of shopping, dining, and exploring. Specials are offered throughout town at participating businesses.
Cherry Blossom Festival in Park April 6
Join Lexington Manor Passive Park on Saturday, April 6, for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park, MD. The event will be held from noon to 4pm.
Schools, CSM to Sponsor College Fair
The Southern Maryland College Fair will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with two sessions.
