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.
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.
Who Has the Strongest Military in the World?
Global Firepower’s 2024 Military Strength Rankings are out, and the United States tops the list.
St. Mary’s Budget Briefing Jan. 23
A St. Mary’s County budget briefing for fiscal 2025 will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024, during the regular business meeting of the county commissioners. Attend in person or watch it online.
Appraiser Fair Set Jan. 27 at St. Clement’s
The annual Appraiser Fair at St. Clement’s Island Museum will be held from 10am to 3pm January 27, 2024.
Fuel Fund Accepting Applications
Struggling to pay your heating bill? The Washington Area Fuel Fund might be able to assist. The Salvation Army provides typically heating assistance throughout the Washington area from January 1 – May 31.
