Message from the Cap’n – Maryland’s Belted Kingfisher
Year-round residents of the Chesapeake Bay region, Belted Kingfishers are a bright flash of blue on the wing, their territories along streams and rivers.
Navy Lowers Requirements for Enlistees
The US Navy will now allow those without a high school diploma or GED to enlist as long as they reach a certain score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test. The service hopes these new standards will attract more prospects during its recruiting crisis.
First Friday in Leonardtown Feb. 2
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 for a fun day of shopping, dining, and exploring on Feb. 2. Specials are offered throughout town at participating businesses.
Black History Exhibit Through March 16 @ St. Clement’s
The Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad exhibit will be on display at the St. Clement’s Island Museum starting January 28 and running through March 16, 2024.
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.
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.
