’22 Early Voting Polls Open in Maryland
Early voting in Maryland begins today, Thursday, Oct. 27 and runs through Thursday, Nov. 3. St. Mary’s has three Early Voting Precincts: Bay District VFD, Lexington Park and also the firehouses in Hollywood and Mechanicsville.
Carter Remembered for Opening Military to Women
Former DEFSEC Ash Carter, who died this week of heart attack at age 68, is remembered for his order to open to women all military jobs, including combat assignments. The decision came after years of study by military leaders and strong opposition from conservative groups.
Did Fat Leonard Gut Navy’s Pacific Leadership?
Fat Leonard cost the US Navy $35 million, and also some experienced Pacific leadership at a critical juncture. His arrest has produced at least 33 federal indictments and 22 guilty pleas. “China could never have dreamt up a way to do this much damage to the US Navy’s Pacific leadership.”
CalvertHealth & Duke Health Improve Cancer Care
CalvertHealth announced its affiliation with Duke Health for Cancer Care bringing the latest research and treatment advance to Southern Maryland.
Swim the Bay from Pax River: Oct. 28
The NAS Patuxent River Search and Rescue team, the SAR Dogs, are inviting all interested personnel, military and civilian, to join them for their annual Swim the Bay event Oct. 28, 2022.
Mississippi R. Bottoming-Out
Critically low water levels in the Mississippi River prompts a change in ships’ draft limits in the key US export port at Baton Rouge, LA.
St. Mary’s Square Rehab Slated
St. Mary’s County Community Development Corp. has been awarded $250,000 from the Maryland Dept. of Housing and Community Development to revitalize the St. Mary’s Square parking lot on Great Mills Road to create a commuter-friendly, landscaped plaza, a bus transit stop with shelters and bike storage.
Virtual Food Security Town Hall
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Food Security Subcommittee is hosting a public town hall on Oct. 26, 2022, to learn more about what food insecurity looks like in St. Mary’s County.
Leaving an Unhealthy Relationship
“Why Don’t They Just Leave?” A panel discussion about the challenges of leaving an unhealthy relationship will be held October 26 at 6pm at Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Pre-Election Canvass Conducted Oct. 20
Early voting in the Maryland Gubernatorial Election of 2022 will be held from Thursday, Oct. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 3. Early voting centers will be open each day during that window from 7am to 8pm.
