SoMD 2030 Aims to Get Students Into STEM Jobs
The SoMD 2030 workforce initiative is seeking companies that want to host high school apprentices and/or college interns.
USCG Investigates Passenger Deaths
The US Coast Guard is investigating several deaths and injuries of US citizens that took place on passenger vessels recently traveling in Antarctic waters. In one incident, two US citizens died when an inflatable boat from the Portuguese-flagged passenger vessel, World Explorer, capsized with six passengers aboard near Elephant Island, Antarctica.
Sailor’s Quick Action Helps Save a Life
NAS Patuxent River sailor Charles Osei Yeboah’s quick action is credited with helping save a man in Lexington Park when a library patron suddenly lost consciousness.
Hoyer: Positive Growth for Economy Continues
The January 2023 jobs report shatters the notion that the US economy is in the depths of recession, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said following the release of the latest Labor Department statistics — 517,000 new jobs created and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Moll Dyer Day Returns for 2nd Year
Plans are underway for this year’s Moll Dyer Day Weekend to be held February 24-26, 2023, in Leonardtown.
MQ-4C Triton Anti-Ice Testing Underway at Pax River
The MQ-4C Triton test team conducted the first flight to assess the unmanned aircraft system’s ability to fly with wing ice accumulation January 25 at NAS Patuxent River.
Science Fair Winners to Be Honored
The Patuxent Partnership and the International Council on Systems Engineering will host the St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering special awards reception honoring the student TPP and INCOSE award winners. The reception will be held 5:30 to 7pm February 15, 2023.
Hoyer Marks Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and Congressman Steny Hoyer joined the rest of the country in celebrating African-American history and culture.
Chinese Balloon: Spying or Blown Off Course?
A Chinese balloon’s three-day trip across the US ended Saturday afternoon off the coast of South Carolina after an F-22 fighter jet fired a missile at the balloon, puncturing it. There is much criticism of how the incident was handled as well as many questions about what the balloon was for.
County to Expand Youth Mentoring Programs
The St. Mary’s County Health Department was awarded a $357,000 grant to support youth mentoring and violence prevention programs in the county.
