Archaeologists Find Maryland’s First Fort
Historic St. Mary’s City’s archaeologist have found the outlines of an enclosed fort erected in Southern Maryland by White settlers in 1634.
Utility Work at Buck Hewitt Rd. Set to Begin
Buck Hewitt Road near Lexington Park will experience traffic delays and brief closures on or about Thursday, April 1, 2021, while utility work is being performed. Disruption to traffic will occur for approximately one week, weather dependent.
Pax Notes Successful Security Assessment
Naval Air Station Patuxent River has successfully completed the Final Evaluation Problem operational assessment that took place March 8-12, 2021.
Lex Park-California Area Tops Highest-Paying Jobs List
California-Lexington Park, MD, is listed on 247wallst.com’s list of cities with the highest-paying jobs, with a 2019 annual median wage of $63,040. Other details in the report: the area also has the most highly concentrated occupation of aerospace engineers.
Tune In to Newtowne Players’ Podcast
The Newtowne Players community theater group has missed everyone and its members started their very own Podcast!
Save the Date: Gelrud Golf Tourney May 27
Three Oaks Center is preparing for the Jack Gelrud Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Thursday, May 27, 2021. Proceeds from the tournament benefit programs that serve the homeless population in St. Mary’s County.
Local Team Competes at Gymnastics Meet
St. Mary’s County was represented at a Maryland gymnastics team competition in Odenton in late February.
Volunteers Sought for Potato Planting Day
Volunteers who enjoy the great outdoors, don’t mind getting dirty, and want to help others are asked to join a potato planting extravaganza March 20 at Historic Sotterley as part of its Growing for Good program.
Transportation Available to Vaccine Clinics
St. Mary’s County is working to provide assistance for residents who need transportation to their appointment at the health department’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Hollywood.
Navy & Marines: Hybrid Fleet Needed
In a new Navy Unmanned Campaign Framework, the two services find a hybrid fleet of aircraft and ships is necessary to stay ahead of US adversaries without breaking the bank.
