Pentagon to Create Climate Policy Post
The Pentagon says it will make some organizational changes as it increases its focus on climate change, including adding a new post to champion climate considerations inside and beyond the Department.
County Museums Switch to Winter Hours
St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will switch over to winter hours of operation.
A Casual Christmas at Flat Iron Planned
The redesigned “A Casual Christmas at Flat Iron Farm” will be featured at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills this year.
Climate Events Cost US Military Billions
DoD’s Climate Risk Analysis says that extreme weather events have cost the US billions of dollars in damage at military bases, and climate change is altering the natural environment in the Arctic and creating a new frontier of geostrategic competition.
USMSM’s SMART Innovation Center Opens
Maryland leaders joined University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman earlier this month to celebrate the unveiling of the Academic & Innovation Center for the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, MD.
New Date for Community Assistance Day
Community Assistance Day will be held from 11 am to 2 pm November 5, 2021. The rescheduled outdoor event will be held at Lexington Park United Methodist Church at 21760 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.
DNR Taking Tree Orders for Spring
Orders are being accepted for the spring 2022 planting season for shrubs and trees from the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Funds Awarded to Bay Restoration Projects
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced more than $3 million in funding for Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration projects.
Oct. 29 Weather Cancellations, Closings
Due to forecasted weather conditions, the following closings and cancellations have been announced in St. Mary’s County.





















