Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Naval Aviation
2023 marked the 50th anniversary of women in naval aviation, an anniversary that celebrates when the first women began flight school in Pensacola, FL, in 1973.
First Day Hike Tradition Continues
More than 4,000 people hiked about 10,691 miles during First Day Hikes in 40 different Maryland state parks on New Year’s weekend, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
TPP’s Green Honored at CSM Commencement
Bonnie Green, executive director of The Patuxent Partnership, was presented with the Trustee Distinguished Service Award at the College of Southern Maryland’s 25th winter commencement January 12.
Kaine Questions Biden’s Bombing Authority
A growing number of bipartisan lawmakers is questioning President Joe Biden’s legal authorities to conduct missile strikes on Yemen’s Houthis.
Commissioners’ Public Forum Jan. 30
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a public forum at 6:30pm Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.
Pax River Noise Advisory Through Feb. 9
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place January 23 – February 9, 2024, from 8am to 7pm.
SMECO, Navy Sign Privatization Agreement
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and the US Navy have signed an agreement to privatize Naval Support Facility Indian Head to include main base Indian Head and the Stump Neck Annex.
STEM Workshop, Activity Ideas Sought
Workshop team leaders are looking for new ideas for workshop events and activities for the 2024 STEM-ING event to be held in May.
Local Murder Inspires New Novel
Inspired by a 1959 murder in a tiny, remote river town south of Washington, DC, Southern Maryland journalist Viki Volk has published her first novel, “Murder First Then Slander,” based upon news accounts of the still festering crime.
Point in Time Homeless Survey Set Jan. 24
Southern Maryland Local Homelessness Coalition staff and volunteers will conduct Point in Time surveys and distribute incentives and resource materials to unsheltered adults, children, and veterans in the community from January 24-31.
