DoD Unleashes Robotic Dogs
The 325th Security Forces Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida is the first US military unit to adopt the robotic quadrupeds for regular operations.
Schools List Winter Break Meal Pickup Times
St. Mary’s County Public Schools announced its winter break meal pickup days will be Dec. 21 and 28.
TechPort Launches 3D Virtual Tour
Take a 3D, 360° Interactive Virtual Tour of the Community’s Innovation Hub — TechPort in the heart of the new aviation technology park at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
Comment Sought on Health Assessment Report
The draft 2020 Community Health Assessment report for St. Mary’s County has been released for public comment. The deadline to respond is Dec. 18.
DoD Likely Unchanged by Biden Administration
Military observers see little spending or strategic changes at the Pentagon with a Biden White House and Republicans maintaining sway over the Senate.
Unemployment Claims Soar
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer says unemployment claims ought to set off alarm bells with the release of advance claim figures for Dec. 5 that show initial claims were 853,000, an increase of 137,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 4,000 from 712,000 to 716,000.
Food Basket Giveaway Dec. 22 in Lex Park
LifeStyles of Maryland will distribute Christmas holiday food baskets Dec. 22 in Lexington Park.
Govt. Agencies Could Be at Risk After Suspected Russian Hack
All federal civilian executive branch agencies have been directed to search their networks for indications they were compromised after the US Commerce Department was hacked. The hackers entered US systems through updates by the software company that also provides services to the White House, the Pentagon, and NASA.
COVID Testing Site Open in Lex Park
Beginning tomorrow, Dec. 15, 2020, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department at 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park.
CANCELLED: Airport Holiday Market Dec. 19
Just in time for the holidays and back by popular demand, the Airport Farmers Market will open Dec. 19 from 9 am to 1 pm, sponsored by Historic Sotterley and St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
