Self-Service Sandbags Available for Residents
St. Mary’s County will offer self-service sandbags from noon to 5pm today, Friday, September 22, 2023, for citizens wishing to prepare for potential flooding. Sandbags are not pre-filled and are limited to between 10 and 25 sandbags per person while supplies last.
Hoyer Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 – October 15. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer reflected on Hispanic Americans’ many contributions to the US.
Learn About Naval Internship Programs
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program will accept applications until November 1, 2023, for the 2024 program. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize programs that place college and high school students in Department of Navy laboratories where they take part in real naval research for 10 weeks during the summer.
Up Next at Three Notch Theatre — A Whodunit
The Newtowne Players will present “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” a musical by Rupert Holmes, at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park from September 29 – October 22.
Future of TJ Johnson Bridge Topic of Public Forums
United Bridge Partners will hold public forums to hear from the community regarding the future of the Thomas Johnson Bridge. The first meeting will be September 28 at the Lexington Park Library.
Bag Hunger So. MD Seeks Volunteers
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is issuing a call for volunteers for an annual food packing and donation event, Bag Hunger SoMD, on September 23, 2023.
TPP to Host Update on St. Mary’s AeroPark
What is happening at the St. Mary’s County AeroPark? Find out on October 4 when The Patuxent Partnership presents an update from 8:30 to 10:30am.
CNO: Navy 7,000 Short on New Recruits
The US Navy is likely to miss its recruiting goals this year, acting Chief of Naval Operations ADM Lisa Franchetti told the Senate Armed Services Committee last week. “We’re going to be about 7,000 short,” she said.
Naval Aviators Honor Past, Look to Future
Tailhook 2023 featured dialogue from across carrier aviation, providing opportunities for naval aviators to honor their past as well as to discuss the requirements for current readiness and the future force.
Making Stress a Superpower
Walden Wise is offering a free, six-part email series with actionable advice, activities, and conversation starters to help kids you care about turn stress into a strength.





















