Deadline Extended for Camp at USMSM
The Patuxent Partnership reminds high school students that a free STEM Summer Camp @ USMSM for Future Problem Solvers will be offered June 20-30, 2023, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. The application deadline has been extended to June 9.
Great Mills Trading Post Moves
After 53 years at the same location, Great Mills Trading Post has moved, across the road, to make space for the state to improve traffic flow along MD 5 between Great Mills Road and the Flat Iron/Indian Bridge intersection.
Federal Grant Boosts ‘Transpor-Tourism’
Maryland has received a federal grant to improve scenic byways across the state, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of the state’s congressional delegation announced.
Debt Ceiling Standoff: What’s at Stake for the Military?
Military leaders and some economists are sounding the alarm warning that the US defaulting on its debt would have severe consequences for national security, military personnel, and the communities where military installations are located.
Golfers Wanted for LSM ‘Fun Raiser’
Leadership Southern Maryland will hold its annual golf tournament “fun raiser” on June 9, 2023, at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, MD. All golfers are welcomed to join regional leaders from throughout Southern Maryland to enjoy a day of golf.
Community Assistance Available
Local community assistance is available from many agencies in St. Mary’s County. The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board recently compiled a list of helpful information.
County to Buy Willows Rec Center
St. Mary’s County government plans to purchase the recently closed Willows Recreation Center in Lexington Park, MD. The facility is set to become the new home of the St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy, offering competitive and recreational gymnastics.
Local Sites Join Blue Star Museums Program
Through the Blue Star Museums program, the museums and historic sites of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission for actively serving members of the armed forces until Monday, September 4, 2023.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Donations for the placement of Memorial Day flowers at the gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery are significantly short of the target goal, according to a national florist organization that has been placing the flowers at the grave sites for more than a decade.
Catch a Snakehead & Maybe Win a Prize
The northern snakehead tagging program is continuing this summer in an effort to spur removal of invasive fish from Maryland’s waters.
