Lockheed Cuts F-35 Delivery Forecast
Lockheed cut its full-year delivery forecast for F-35s, blaming delays at supplier L3Harris Technologies for holding up development of an upgraded version that had been due for delivery by the end of this year. The delay is forcing delivery back to between April and June of 2024.
Community Resource Day Set Sept. 8
Join the St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board at Community Resource Day on September 8, 2023, from 11am to 2pm at Lexington Park United Methodist Church at 21760 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, MD.
HSMC to Host Indigenous Heritage Day
Join Historic St. Mary’s City for Indigenous Heritage Day from 10am to 4pm Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Register Now for HSMP Annual Meeting
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s 2023 annual meeting will include learning sessions on various topics related to health issues facing St. Mary’s County. Register today for the September 28 event.
Groups Sought to March in Vets Day Parade
Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, Scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, and horses are some of the entries which will be accepted.
Applications Open for DoD STEM Scholarships
The Patuxent Partnership reminds students that applications for the US Department of Defense SMART Scholarship are open. The scholarships open doors to unparalleled educational and professional development opportunities.
Event Shines Light on Recovery
The annual St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery will be held from 9am to noon Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the Leonardtown Square. Early registration is recommended.
SMECO Has Speakers Bureau Available to Civic Groups
Groups and organizations looking for a program to fill a meeting agenda shouldn’t overlook the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. The utility’s Speakers Bureau offers the expertise of SMECO employees who will be glad to present a program on a wide range of topics.
Short-Term Funding Measure Would Avert Govt. Shutdown
The White House has asked Congress to pass a short-term funding measure to keep the government operating after the current budget year ends September 30. Seven of 10 voters polled in a Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s survey said they were concerned there will be a shutdown because Congress will be unable to reach an agreement on a new budget. Voters are increasingly concerned about the economic damage created by political brinksmanship and the interruption of government services.
Pax Taxiway Intersection Closure Sept. 5
Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s intersection of Taxiway Alpha and Cedar Point Road will be closed to traffic Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from 10am to 2pm for electrical maintenance.
