Airport Market Just in Time for Mother’s Day
The Airport Farmers Market returns just in time for Mother’s Day. Shop for special goods to tell the moms in your life how much you love them. You don’t need an airplane to come, you can drive, walk, or bike also. The market May 8 will feature unique items made and grown locally.
Marine One Operational, Not Yet Secure
The new VH-92A Presidential Helicopter is integrating into the fleet that carries the US head of state as “Marine One.” But problems with the secure communications system could delay its full entry to service unless a fix is funded.
NAVAIR Engineer Reaching Youth Through Robotics
Dan Ensminger, a NAVAIR engineer from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, has used his enthusiasm for engineering and program acquisition experience to lead 29 local youth robotics teams over the past 14 years.
Public Health Workers Honored
The St. Mary’s County Health Department recently recognized outstanding team members who have excelled in their efforts to provide public health services to the community.
DoD Wants the Force More Capable, Not Bigger
The Defense Department is looking to reduce 25,000 military positions. DoD Comptroller Michael McCord said the goal is not to make the force bigger, but to make it more capable. The new budget request would reduce the number of active-duty sailors by 1,184 and the Reserve by 951.
Sign Up; Run to End Suicide May 22
Join the race along with PRMI in the Run4Andy, a 5K race scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Leonardtown High School in Leonardtown, MD.
SMECO’s New Green Energy Option
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has gotten the OK from the Maryland Public Service Commission to make a 100% renewable energy option available for its customers.
Weather, Climate Disasters Taking Toll on Guard
Climate change and weather-related disasters are running the National Guard ragged, some experts believe. An increase in man hours spent fighting wildfires is just one example of how these record-breaking incidents are impacting the Guard, which often responds to wildfires and hurricanes all over the country.
Leonardtown Plans First Friday Weekend
Come to Leonardtown for a First Friday Event Weekend in May to join in a unique experience. In honor of the completion of the town’s latest mural, “Alice in Leonardtown,” Leonardtown will throw a weekend spectacular.
Open House May 7 at One-Room Schoolhouse
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions, will offer free open houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. The next open house will be 11 am to 2 pm May 7.
