SMECO Board of Director Ballots Mailed
SMECO has mailed ballots for its board of directors election. Online and mail-in ballots must be received by August 17, 2023. The annual members’ meeting will be August 24.
US Promises Money for K-12 Cyber Defense
A surge in ransomware and other malicious cyber threats to K-12 schools and libraries prompts the Biden Administration to focus hundreds of millions of dollars from government and industry on the problem. Amazon Web Services committed $20 million in grants to support cyber resilience, as rival technology firms and school administrators gather for the White House roll out of its efforts.
Partnerships Remain a Priority for Library
Partnerships continue to be a priority for the St. Mary’s County Library. In the FY23 Community Impact Report, library officials cited the many groups and organizations that have funded programs. Check out other highlights in the report.
Check Out These Back-to-School Events
Back to School season is here. Whether you’re in need of supplies and local resources or have the ability to donate extra — check out this list of events.
Shakespeare in HSMC Returns
Shakespeare in the City — “A Winter’s Tale” will be performed on the State House Lawn in St. Mary’s City August 10 – 19, 2023.
Message from a Cap’n: Season of Jellyfish, Turtles, Ospreys
With the water temperature in the 80s, jellyfish are taking over. Bad news for swimmers. Good news for oysters.
Learn About growingSTEMS Programs at Open House
growingSTEMS will hold its annual open house for all of its programs beginning at 9am Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Exercises Prep for Possible Conflict in the Pacific
Several recent US exercises have put the spotlight on a new era of military operations in the Pacific.
Know Your Hurricane Evacuation Zone
Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30, 2023. St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services encourages community members to know their hurricane evacuation zone.
Want to Better Understand County Govt.?
The 2023 St. Mary’s County Citizens Academy is accepting applications for the nine-week overview of government operations. The deadline to apply is 5 pm Friday, August 25.
