Space Force: World’s 1st Digital Military Service
The head of the newest US service branch, the US Space Forces, says it is on its way to becoming the first fully digital military service in the world.
COVID-Relief Funds Available From County
St. Mary’s County recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardship for many businesses and has reactivated the Online Sales/Telework Grant Fund to provide relief.
New EV Charging Station Coming to Lex Park
Gov. Larry Hogan announced last week that $3.7 million in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is being awarded to 37 sites using funds from Maryland’s settlement with Volkswagen for air pollution violations. Among the locations for a public fast charging station is the Ashley Homestore at 21716 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.
Pentagon: Afghanistan Withdrawal Complete
America’s 20-year war ended as the last plane with US troop left Afghanistan at about 3:29 pm Monday.
Ways to Help the Songbirds
Federal and state wildlife officials in the mid-Atlantic region are asking people to stop feeding birds and providing water in bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
US in Final Stages of Evacuations in Kabul
The withdrawal of Americans and other US allies is in its final stages, amid more threats of terrorism in Afghanistan. President Joe Biden said over the weekend that another terrorist attack is “highly likely.”
First Friday Sept. 3 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening. This Friday the town’s business community will be open September 3 from 5 to 8 pm.
New Operating Hours at Great Mills Pool
The Great Mills Pool will adjust its weekday operating hours, beginning Monday, August 30, 2021. Normal weekend hours will continue.
TPP to Host Cyber Threats Briefing
The Patuxent Partnership will offer a cyber threats briefing on September 14 at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California.
Overdose Awareness Event Planned
An International Overdose Awareness Day event will be held in Lexington Park from 4 to 6 pm Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
