Biden Wants to Scale Back F-35 Orders
The Biden administration wants to scale back on Lockheed Martin F-35s. DoD’s order for F-35 fighter jets will drop to below 70, down from an expected 83 – an estimated $1.6 billion drop in spending on jets.
Get Thee to the Wedding Expo at HSMC
Historic St. Mary’s City will host its annual Wedding Expo on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Register now.
St. Mary’s Operations for Presidents Day
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day.
Cold-Stunning Threatens Aquatic Wildlife
Those visiting the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Coast are asked to be vigilant of sea turtles who exhibit signs of cold-stunning, a condition that causes animals to become debilitated and experience hypothermia-like symptoms due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.
DNR Chooses Winning Bird Stamp Design
Jim Taylor of Towson is the winner of the 50th annual Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Navy Faces Most Maritime Hostilities Since WWII
Troops aboard American destroyers in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are facing a level of maritime hostility that the US Navy hasn’t encountered since World War II.
MATHCOUNTS Marks 30th Anniversary
Southern Maryland’s annual MATHCOUNTS competition, sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, marked its 30th anniversary on February 3. More than 150 students from 18 schools competed.
Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet from 10 to 11am Friday, February 16, 2024.
TPP to Host Special Awards Reception for Science Fair Winners
The Patuxent Partnership and the local chapter of International Council on Systems Engineering will host the St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering special awards reception honoring the student TPP and INCOSE award winners. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7pm February 15.
