June 27, 2026

Math, Science & STEM Educators Honored

Math

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative honored 23 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.

Read More

Airport, UAS Test Site New Venue for AUVSI Competition

Volunteers Needed at AUVSI SUAS Competition

The AeroPark Innovation District in California, MD, will host this year’s Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International SUAS Competition in June.

Read More

US Ups Its Investment in Cyber Technology

Ransomware cyber

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is pushing the US to invest more in cybersecurity. Federal agencies have spent millions for new technology, seized hacking forums, charged foreign cyber criminals, and issued regular warnings on threat risks. Congress also has been quick to move on some cyber-related legislation.

Read More

Assistance Available for Water, Sewer Bills

Water

The Maryland Department of Human Services can help certain residents offset the costs of their public water and wastewater bills.

Read More

MD Dedicates Sunflower Planting for Ukraine

Sunflower

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will dedicate its sunflower plantings to the people of Ukraine this spring.

Read More

Global Aviation Is TPP Panel Topic

TPP Panel

The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation will present “Navy International Programs: Expanding Global Aviation Partnerships for Integrated Deterrence” on May 24 featuring keynote speaker RDML Anthony “Tony” Rossi.

Read More

US Munitions Stockpiles at Safe Levels

Senate Appropriation Committee

With senators raising concerns about the US munitions stockpiles in the wake of armaments Biden is sending to Ukraine, DefSec Lloyd Austin assures the lawmakers he will not allow critical munitions to fall below minimum levels. But the defense industry is already facing an array of supply chain obstacles.

Read More

A Meet and Greet for EV Owners

meet and greet

Anyone interested in learning more about electric vehicles can join the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative for a meet and greet May 14 in La Plata.

Read More

St. Mary’s 8th Healthiest County in MD

Healthiest

St. Mary’s County ranks as the eighth healthiest county in Maryland, according to the annual County Health Rankings.

Read More

STEAM Day Returns to Pax River Museum

Pax River

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum will hold its annual STEAM Day on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Read More