Library Opening – Limits in Place
St. Mary’s County Library announces a limited public opening March 8 when customers may again browse the collection and use public computers, copiers, and fax machines. Precautions will be in place.
China’s AI Expertise Threatens US, Europe
Multiple warnings indicate China could pull ahead for supremacy in Artificial Intelligence, prompting outcries for the US and European nations to join forces to counterbalance the technological advances coming from Beijing.
Sotterley Continues Common Ground Program
Historic Sotterley continues its virtual programming with author William G. Thomas III as he speaks about his book, “A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation’s Founding to the Civil War.” The event will be held at 7 pm March 3, 2021.
Moran: Navy’s Future Is Sustainability & Interoperability
“We have to change the way we work. We fund via platforms not via interoperability.” — VADM Mike Moran, the Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development, and Acquisition. It boils down to sustainability.
Congress Awaits Briefing on Airstrikes
The Biden administration is taking heat from Democratic lawmakers as they pressure the White House to provide a legal justification for the airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Syria. Dems renew their push for a war powers overhaul.
JSHS Regional Symposium Goes Virtual March 13
The Patuxent Partnership has been awarded the Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. This is the third year that TPP has collaborated with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and St. Mary’s College of Maryland on the event.
Hoyer Earns 100% on LCV Scorecard
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a 100% rating from the League of Conservation Voters for his votes on key environmental issues.
Syrian Airstrikes 1st Biden Military Action
President Joe Biden took his first military action when two US Air Force F-15E aircraft launched seven precision guided munitions Friday that struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups. The airstrikes were in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks. The deadly airstrikes drew criticism from some Democrats in Congress, while key Republicans applauded the move.
Leonardtown 1st Friday: March 5
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 March 5, 5 to 8 pm.
Special Enrollment Period Opens for Insurance
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer reminds citizens that there is a special enrollment period to sign up for health coverage through HealthCare.gov. Enroll through May 15.
