Lights, Camera, Action at NAS Pax
When “Top Gun: Maverick” technical crew members needed expert advice, they consulted engineers at NAVAIR. The command provided filmmakers with two F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets to modify for photography and a decommissioned Grumman F-14 Tomcat for on-the-ground scenes, as well as wind tunnel testing for the cameras.
History Lecture Series Continues June 2
Historically Speaking will be presented Thursday, June 2, 2022, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Daugherty-Palmer Commons. The topic will be “Plantation as Mission: American Indians, Enslaved Africans, and Jesuit Missionaries in Maryland.” The lecture is a joint undertaking of the St. Mary’s County Historical Society and the Center for the Study of Democracy at St Mary’s College.
Morning Coffee Is Off the Burner
Morning Coffee is off the burner for the Memorial Day holiday. We’ll be back Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
First Friday June 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 June 3 from 5 to 8 pm.
Navy Signs Final EIS for Testing, Training Activities at Pax River Complex
The Department of the Navy has announced its decision to conduct testing and training as identified in Alternative 2, the Navy’s Preferred Alternative, of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Testing and Training Activities in the Patuxent River Complex.
Ostrow Seeks Commissioner Dist. 4
Scott Ostrow is a Republican candidate for the St. Mary’s County Commissioner seat from the 4th District, which includes Lexington Park.
MD’s Bridges Get $400M for Repairs
There are currently 273 bridges in Maryland that have been rated poor or structurally deficient, including the Thomas Johnson Bridge. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $400 million earmarked for Maryland bridges over the next five years.
Townsend Is Outstanding Young Scientist Award Winner
Troy Townsend, associate professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and board member of The Patuxent Partnership, was recently honored as an Outstanding Young Scientist by the Maryland Academy of Sciences and the Maryland Science Center.
’22 Lighthouse Award: Askey, Askey & Associates
Askey, Askey & Associates hit every mark to win the 2022 Lighthouse Award from the St. Mary’s Chamber of Commerce: 317% growth from a quarter-century in business; 23 employees; two SoMD offices and remote in VA, FL, and TX; and still ongoing community involvement and public education.
Nat’l Cemeteries Open Memorial Weekend
All Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will be open Memorial Day weekend from dawn to dusk, with no limits on entry for visitors.
