Showcase Featured Military Academies, ROTC
Maryland Fifth District students interested in applying to a US military academy are encouraged to start the application process during the late spring of their junior year by contacting Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office.
Registration Continues for Defense Summit
Registration continues for The Patuxent Partnership 2023 Defense Summit on Naval Aviation and National Security to be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
MD Won’t Send Guard to Southern Border
A growing list of Republican leaders are sending their state National Guard soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the US border with Mexico. Gov. Wes Moore (D) said last week that “Maryland’s not doing that. Right now, what Maryland is doing — Maryland is focusing on public safety here. Maryland is focusing on our schools here. Maryland is focusing on the myriad of challenges and the myriad of opportunities that we have here in the state of Maryland … .”
Program Offers Laptops for Eligible Residents
In an effort to advance equal access to technology for St. Mary’s residents, county government will distribute 4,500 HP Chromebooks for free, while supplies last, to local households with an income at or below the national poverty level. Four distribution dates are planned at the Lexington Park Library. Check to see if you qualify.
SKYWARN Weather Spotter Class Offered
St. Mary’s County will host an in-person SKYWARN Tropical course from 6 to 8pm Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
Navy Promotes Student Outreach at STEM Expo
Science and technology enthusiasts were treated to a day of educational fun at the recent Navy League STEM Expo at National Harbor, MD.
GAO Critical of How F-35 Spare Parts Are Tracked
A Government Accountability Office report reveals that more than 1 million F-35 fighter jet spare parts worth at least $85 million have gone missing over at least the past five years since the government does not have a system to track the parts.
Celebrate Heritage of St. Clement’s Island
St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day will be celebrated June 3, 2023, at the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point.
Community Briefing on Cannabis Legalization
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will host a briefing at 6:30pm Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to share information with the community on the upcoming legalization of cannabis for adult use in Maryland.
Tour the Health Hub in Lex Park on June 3
The St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park will hold an open house from 9am to noon June 3. Community members are invited to the event to learn about the many services provided by the Health Hub and tour the facility.
