Applications Now Accepted for SMCPS Academy Programs
Applications are now being accepted for the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ three Academy programs — The STEM Academy, The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, and The Academy of Global and International Studies.
NAWCAD Industry Day Set April 18
The Patuxent Partnership will host NAWCAD Industry Day on April 18, 2023, at the University System of Maryland in Southern Maryland in California, MD.
Lorenzini Named Maryland Top 100 Women
The Daily Record has named Judge Amy Lorenzini, Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, to its 2023 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. The list began in 1996 to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership, and mentoring.
Save the Date for Juneteenth Celebration
The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions is excited to host its annual Juneteenth African-American heritage celebration on June 17 in Lexington Park, MD.
Dahlgren Proposes Expanding Zone for Weapons Testing
Some boaters and watermen say they are worried about a proposed expansion of the zone for weapons testing on the Potomac River. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division filed a notice seeking public comment on expanding the middle “danger zone” that extends about 20 miles downriver from Dahlgren, VA.
First Friday April 7 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday is Sip, Shop & Hop First Friday; the town’s business community will be open from 5 to 8pm April 7.
Deadline April 6 to Apply for SMECO Scholarship
Each year, the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative awards four $2,500 college scholarships to high school seniors who live in the co-op’s service area. The application deadline is Thursday, April 6, 2023.
New FDR Blvd. Roundabout Construction Begins
The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works alerts motorists that beginning April 3, 2023, travel lanes in each direction of Buck Hewitt Road at the FDR Boulevard intersection in Lexington Park will be diverted to allow for construction of a new roundabout intersection.
Pendleton Detects PFAS in Drinking Water
Camp Pendleton is the latest installation to find elevated levels of PFAS in drinking water, and is not alone in the Southern California region to discover the forever chemicals in the groundwater supply.
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2023 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 10. The committee will review candidate applications for the five board positions to be elected this year.
