Sailor Charged in Assault Ship Fire
A seaman apprentice on the USS Bohomme Richard was charged late last week for starting the fire that destroyed the amphibious assault ship in July 2020 while it was docked in San Diego.
Sotterley to Present Aug. 4 Virtual Event
Historic Sotterley will host Gabrielle Tayac discussing the Smithsonian exhibit, Return to a Native Place: Native People of the Chesapeake Region. The virtual event will be held at 7 pm Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
First Friday Aug. 6 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 August 6 from 5 to 8 pm.
Child Care Grants Available to Licensed Centers
Licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in Maryland can now apply for Child Care Stabilization Grants.
Report Sightings to DolphinWatch App
Researchers at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have created an app that allows Chesapeake Bay visitors and residents to report dolphin sightings.
Register for Healthy St. Mary’s Annual Meeting
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will host the 2021 HSMP annual meeting virtually from 8 am to 5 pm on Sept. 30. Register now.
2011 PFAS Risk Alert Triggered No Action
An inspector general report from 2020 found DoD issued a “risk alert” regarding PFAS in 2011 without accompanying action instructions. The first risk management actions regarding the toxic chemicals used throughout the military for firefighting came in 2016. The IG report comes two years after dozens of lawmakers requested a review.
VFDs Awarded American Rescue Plan Funds
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced $1,037,955 in American Rescue Plan funding for fire and emergency rescue departments in Southern Maryland.
PG Delegate Tapped for MD US Attorney
President Joe Biden has nominated Prince George’s County Del. Erek Barron to become the next US Attorney for Maryland. If confirmed, he would be the first Black person to hold the post, and the first Democrat in 20 years.
SMECO Meeting Ballots on Way to Members
Annual meeting ballots and notices are being mailed to all Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members. Many members will also receive an email.
