New SMECO Office in L’town on Track to Open in June
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees are scheduled to move in to SMECO’s new Leonardtown office in June.
State Receives Funds for HIV/AIDS Research
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced more than $9.4 million in federal funding to strengthen HIV/AIDS surveillance and prevention programs across the state.
How About ‘Zoom-Free Fridays’?
Citigroup has declared “Zoom-Free Fridays,” an effort to combat employee fatigue triggered by remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I know from your feedback and my own experience, the blurring of lines between home and work and the relentlessness of the pandemic workday have taken a toll on our well-being,” the company CEO wrote in a memo to employees.
School Meal Distribution Changes
St. Mary’s County Public Schools announces changes in the schedule for curb-side meal distribution.
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.
