Homelessness Prevention Board Meets June 15
The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board will meet at noon Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Three Oaks Center in Lexington Park supports the board.
Autonomous Tanker Crosses Pacific
The 134,000 ton Prism Courage, just became the first autonomous tanker to cross the Pacific Ocean. The liquefied natural gas carrier sailed itself for roughly 12,427 miles.
TPP to Present AeroPark District Update
The Patuxent Partnership will present an AeroPark Innovation District update from 8:30 to 9:30 am Thursday, June 30, 2022. Learn about the growth and expansion of the AeroPark in California, MD.
Hoyer: Jobs Are Being Created, Wages Are Rising
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2022 jobs report tells the same story of the past several months: the economy is growing, good jobs are being created, wages are rising, and entrepreneurs are feeling comfortable enough again to take the risks necessary to start new small businesses, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
US to Review Wind Project Off Ocean City
The US Dept. of the Interior will conduct an environmental review of an energy-producing wind project proposed by US Wind about 10 nautical miles offshore of Ocean City, MD, and Sussex County, DE. US Wind submitted the $8.7M winning bid to develop the Maryland lease area in a 2014 lease sale. A 30-day public comment period runs through July 8, 2022, as Interior determines the scope of its environmental review.
Next Farmers Market @ Airport June 12
Fly in, drive in, or bike in for the next St. Mary’s County Regional Airport Farmers Market on June 12, 2022.
Milley: Respecting Legacy of D-Day Soldiers
US Army GEN Mark Milley, speaking Monday at the American Cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer in France, overlooking Omaha Beach, told a group of World War II veterans gathered for the 78th anniversary of D-Day that the ongoing war in Ukraine is about “honoring” them as the world has come together “against a determined invader.”
SMECO Awards Four Scholarships
Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships from the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Congressional Art Contest Winners Announced
Liliana McGee, a senior at Elizabeth Seton High School, earned first place in this year’s Fifth District Congressional Art Competition with her piece titled “Salvation,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Navy Setting Stage for RIMPAC 2022
The US Navy is preparing for Rim of the Pacific 2022, the world’s largest maritime exercise, which will take place from June 29 to August 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. Twenty-six countries, 38 surface ships, four submarines, 170 aircraft, and approximately 25,000 personnel are expected to participate.
