Can Soft Shell Clams Revive Aquaculture?
Fifty years ago, soft shell clams were so plentiful in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay that we used them for fish bait or sold them when we could for about $2 per basket. Today, they’re rare as hen’s teeth, and Morgan State University scientists hope to help make soft shell clams a viable aquaculture product, boosting the shellfish industry.
US Military Weapons Sales on the Uptick
US military weapons sales to other countries saw a major increase in 2022, up nearly $51.9 billion.
First Friday Feb. 3 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 the town’s business community will be open February 3 from 5 to 8pm.
DNR: Still Time to Order Trees, Shrubs
Orders are being accepted for the spring 2023 planting season for shrubs and trees from the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
For Moms & Their Babies, Thrive By Three
The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Thrive By Three program offers support for pregnant mothers and their children.
Navy Alliance Seeking New Members
The Southern Maryland Navy Alliance is looking to expand its membership.
Commissioners Plan Jan. 31 Public Forum
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a public forum at 6:30pm Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Leonardtown.
USAID Seeks ‘Novel’ STEM Contractors
The US Agency for International Development wants federal contractors to help develop “novel ideas” to launch new professional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fellowships. USAID wants to award contracts for a program in late summer 2023, with the agency hosting the first set of fellows some time next year.
New Clinic Opens at Lex Park Health Hub
A Greater Baden Medical Services primary health care clinic has opened at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.
NAS Pax Career Counselor Honored
NAS Patuxent River’s Jann Vhernal F. Banzon has been named the US Navy’s Command Career Counselor of the Year for fiscal 2022.
