At DoD, a History-Making Confirmation
Retired US Army GEN Lloyd Austin made history Friday by becoming America’s first Black secretary of defense. In his Day One Message to the Force he said he was “proud to be back on your team.”
Join In for a Fun Night of Trivia
TechPort UAS business incubator and St. Mary’s Young Professionals are inviting the community to join them for a fun night of trivia. The virtual event will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.
Charging Station Available at Town Library
The first of 20 electric vehicle charging stations to be built in St. Mary’s County is now operational at the Leonardtown Library.
DNR Bird Stamp Contest Has a Winner
Scott Calpino has won the Maryland Department of Natural Resources annual Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest.
Christmas Trees Recycled Until Jan. 31
A reminder for St. Mary’s County residents: Christmas trees can be dropped off at the St. Andrew’s Landfill and the county convenience centers free of charge. Undecorated trees may be placed in the designated areas at these sites through Jan. 31, 2021.
State Receives Funds to Expand Efforts to Fight COVID
Maryland lawmakers announced federal funding for the Maryland Department of Health to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution, contact tracing, and testing.
Rice, Moore Selected Civilians of Year at Pax
Jason Rice and Russell Moore were named the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Senior and Junior Civilians of the Year, respectively.
New Faces, New Policies, New Administration
President Joe Biden was expected to quickly sign executive orders on the coronavirus, immigration, and climate following an inauguration completed under unprecedented security. Before inauguration Biden already had new faces in DoD, worried Wall Street, and ask for another DefSec waiver.
MET Volunteer Land Stewards Needed
Maryland Environmental Trust is looking for volunteers who are passionate about land conservation to work in the field as volunteer land stewards. Two virtual training classes are being offered in January and February.
MD Mourns Passing of Mike Miller
Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., who served nearly 50 years in the state legislature, died January 15, 2021. He was 78.
