Remove the English From Historic St. Mary’s City
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust volunteers will be removing English ivy vines from trees in Historic St. Mary’s City on January 14, 2023. Get some fresh air, some light exercise, and help the community.
Spending Cuts Worry DoD
The pact House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made with GOP conservatives looks to exact deep spending cuts. The pact does not make a specific commitment on defense spending. Many Republicans have said reductions could come from the non-military side of the ledger. But Pentagon leaders are meeting and preparing a defense of their spending needs, only two weeks after securing a major budget increase.
Nominees Sought for Commission for Women Awards
The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women will hold its annual Woman’s History Month event March 18, 2023, in Lexington Park. Nominations for the Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s Woman awards are being accepted.
Hoyer: US Economy Back on Track
The US Labor Department’s December 2022 jobs report caps off “a historic run of economic successes,” said Congressman Steny Hoyer.
Navy Demonstrates Unmanned Cargo Delivery Systems
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division recently demonstrated multiple unmanned systems in a first-of-its-kind mission to move supplies to ships at sea without the use of manned aircraft.
Pax in Navywide Competition for Excellence Award
Naval Air Station Patuxent River was named the Naval District Washington regional winner of the Installation Excellence Award — Large Shore category, which recognizes quality in installation management, program excellence, and community outreach.
Cap’n Jack IDs Wintering Birds in the Chesapeake
While winter sends some of the Chesapeake Bay wildlife to warmer climes, the bay remains active throughout the season with many different ducks and birds wintering in the Chesapeake. Here are some of the ducks — and an eagle.
Latest US Aid Package to Ukraine Is Largest Yet
The latest package of military aid from the US is the biggest to date for Ukraine. The Defense Department will be delivering Bradleys and other infantry fighting vehicles armed with anti-tank missiles as part of a $3.75 billion assistance package.
Entries Sought for Arbor Day Poster Contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites all Maryland fifth-graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day poster contest. The deadline to submit an entry is January 20, 2023.
School Resource Officer Program Expands
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer program is expanding into the county’s public elementary schools.
