Sotterley Project Earns Recognition
Historic Sotterley has received the 2021 Underground Railroad Free Press Prize for Leadership for its Common Ground Initiative and Descendants Project that has brought together Black and White descendants of people who lived at Sotterley Plantation in the era of slavery.
Lawmakers Invest & Vote on Defense
Democrats and Republicans serving on the congressional Armed Services committees continued to invest in or cash out holdings with important contractors in the military and defense industry, according to a Business Insider review of 9,000 financial disclosure reports.
2 Boxers Bring Home Golden Gloves Titles
Knowledge Boxing Center’s Erniece “Scrap” Dawson and Marlin “Hitman” Smith, both of Lexington Park, secured 2021 Regional Golden Gloves championship titles.
Navy: Jet Fuel Spill Caused Water Contamination
US Navy officials believe contaminated tap water that went to Hawaii military households came from a one-time jet fuel spill in November and was not caused by a leak from aging underground fuel storage tanks above an aquifer.
LP Library Exhibit Teaches Kids About Money
The Lexington Park Library is hosting a traveling exhibit designed to teach kids and their families about money.
Navy Bests Army in Annual Football Matchup
The US Naval Academy Midshipmen beat the Army Black Nights in the annual football matchup Saturday 17-13. Navy now leads the historic series 62-52-7.
Colon Is MOAA Officer of the Year
LT CMDR Wanda Colon received the 2021 Admiral Merlin O’Neill Officer of the Year award from the Military Officers Association of America.
Hoyer: Economy Getting Back on Track
The US economy is getting back on track, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said after the release of the November 2021 jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
SMECO: Be Prepared for Power Outages
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative urges its members to plan for fundamental needs in the event of a power outage. The key is to be prepared. Take these steps before, during, and after an outage.
Navy to Fight Hawaii’s Fuel Tank Orders
Hawaii wants the Navy to treat contaminated drinking water and remove fuel from the massive 20 underground storage tanks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. NavSec Carlos Del Toro describes strategic dangers and particularly bad timing to drain the fuel supply facility serving the Pacific Fleet.
