June 8, 2026

F-35 Full-Rate Production Put on Hold

Readiness

DoD has put a hold on the full-rate production of the F-35. The Pentagon says technical challenges and the impact of COVID-19 have delayed preparation of the simulation facility where the combat testing will be conducted.

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A Can’t-Miss Webinar for Tech Startups

Tech Startups

In collaboration with the Small Business Development Center, TechPort will host the next Lunchbox Talk from 10 am to 1 pm Friday, January 22, 2021. The topic will be “Hacking the Traditional Business Plan Modeling Process for Tech Startups.”

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DoD Photos Take a Look Back at 2020

DoD Photos

The Department of Defense regularly chronicles US military members who train and conduct operations around the world 24/7, 365 days a year. DoD offers a glimpse into their lives and their work through the work of military photographers in 2020.

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Sewage Spill Closes Creek to Shellfish Harvesting

shellfish harvesting

A Maryland Department of the Environment emergency order closing a portion of St. George Creek to shellfish harvesting was issued Jan. 2, 2021, following a report of a sewage overflow.

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DNR Taking Orders for Tree Seedlings

Earth Day

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting orders for the spring 2021 planting season for shrubs and trees from the state tree nursery.

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Get Your Family Heirlooms Appraised

Heirlooms

St. Clement’s Island Museum will offer an Appraiser’s Fair on Jan. 23, 2021. Make an appointment to have a family heirloom appraised.

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County Plans 3 Public Hearings Jan. 5

Hearings

The St. Mary’s County commissioners will conduct public hearings Tuesday, January 5, 2021, to obtain citizens’ views and input on three issues.

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Lower SMECO Energy Rates in Effect

Meeting

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative received approval for a decrease in the power supply rates that most members pay for their electric service.

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DoD End-of-Year Contracts Awarded

End-of-Year Contracts

The end-of-the-year Department of Defense contracts awarded in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, region.

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Lex Park COPs Unit Food Drive a Success

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Lexington Park COPs Unit collected food Dec. 19, 2020, at the Weis grocery store in Lexington Park. By all accounts, the event was a success!

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