Traffic Alert: Solomons Bridge Work Begins Jan. 18
The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin routine structural and maintenance work on the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County line beginning Jan. 18. The nighttime work will continue through late February, weather permitting.
SMECO Offers Scholarships to High School Students
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering four $2,500 scholarships to local high school students who excel in their endeavors and show promise in their chosen field of study.
NAS Pax Mourns Passing of 2 Former COs
Last month, the NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office noted the passing of two former base commanding officers, CAPT Edward Laney Jr. and CAPT Roger Hill. These two remarkable aviators did much in their careers and served Pax River with distinction in their roles.
Environmental Health Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Environmental Health Action Team will meet 10 to 11am Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
F-35 Pilots Control Drones with Touchscreens
Navy pilots have successfully completed training at Pax River to wield multiple drones from the cockpits of F-35 Lightning II fighter planes using touchscreen tablets.
Hoyer: 2025 Bad Year for US Job Growth
The results are in, says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer: 2025 was the worst year for US job growth since 2020 – the peak of the pandemic.
Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet from 10 to 11am Friday, January 16, 2026.
SMECO: Let a Smart Thermostat Work for You
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants its customers to stay cozy this winter and use less energy. A smart thermostat makes it easy to do both at the same time.
State’s Tree Program Surpasses 1.5M Trees Planted
Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting momentum toward reaching the state’s goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031.
NDTA Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The NDTA Foundation scholarship application process for the 2026-2027 academic year is open through April 15 for four programs for members and their children. The program encourages students to pursue careers related to logistics, transportation, supply chain, distribution, and passenger travel services.
