Hoyer Honors 5th District Educators
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer held his annual luncheon to honor 17 exceptional teachers and principals in Maryland’s Fifth District.
Birckhead New MD Adjutant General
MAJ GEN Janeen Birckhead has assumed her new role as the Maryland National Guard adjutant general. Birckhead succeeds outgoing MAJ GEN Timothy Gowen, who assumed command in 2019.
Join the St. Mary’s Flag Day Celebration
The 2023 Flag Day Celebration will be held at 6pm Wednesday, June 14, on the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center lawn in Leonardtown.
June 13 Seminar: Hunt for St. Inigoes Fort
Join the St. Mary’s County Library on June 13, 2023, for a presentation, “The Hunt for St. Inigoes Fort,” on recent archaeological projects in and around Southern Maryland.
Hoyer Opposes Increased National Airport Traffic
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other congressional colleagues in strong opposition to changes to the current high density and perimeter rules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Still Time to Register for NAWCAD Hiring Event
Interested in a career with NAWCAD? The Patuxent Partnership reminds job seekers that the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Southern Maryland’s largest employer and the region’s largest source of STEM jobs, will hold a job fair to fill more than 100 mid-level positions.
Debt Limit Set; DoD Budget Next
The FY24 defense authorization and budget are moving to the front of Capitol Hill agendas with $886 billion in military appropriations set out for next year. There is already bipartisan support for an anticipated defense supplement, but also a breaking in GOP ranks over how DoD money is spent.
Water Monitoring at Public Beaches Continues
St. Mary’s County Health Department will test the water quality of public beaches in St. Mary’s County during the summer until Labor Day.
LSM Graduates 15th Executive Program Class
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program graduated its 15th class on May 18. The 29 local executives completed a nine-month community leadership development program of monthly full-day discussions of regional issues.
Nature Programs in Lex Park, Other Locations
All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, St. Clement’s Island in Colton’s Point, and Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year.
