There’s Still Time to Register to Vote
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer reminds everyone that today, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day, which is observed on the fourth Tuesday of September.
St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen Seeks Donations
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen in Lexington Park is seeking donations.
Bill Aims to Avert Government Shutdown
House Democrats introduced legislation Monday that would keep the government running through December 11. Senate Republicans have said they will oppose the spending bill.
MD Restaurants Open for Higher Capacity Limits
Effective at 5 pm Monday, September 21, capacity for indoor operations at St. Mary’s County restaurants may increase from 50% to 75%, with appropriate distancing, and following strict public health requirements.
Project SCOPE Helps Master Security Clearance Process
The Patuxent Partnership reminds job seekers that security clearances are essential to many jobs in Southern Maryland, and TPP is publicizing a Fort Meade Alliance program, Project SCOPE, designed for those tackling the process.
MD Fire Training Center Gets Federal Funding
The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute will receive federal funding to train thousands of firefighters across the state, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced.
Navy Running Short on Fighter Pilots
Technical and safety problems have left the US Navy short by about 90 fighter pilots. That’s the message from naval air training chief RADM Robert Westendorff, speaking at a virtual Tailhook symposium.
Mail-In Voting Information & Instructions
The Maryland State Board of Elections offers information on how to request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election. Visit the board’s website for answers to frequently asked questions about the election.
GM Pool to Close Temporarily for Maintenance
The Great Mills pool will be closed for seasonal maintenance and to replace the dome structure to convert from the outdoor to the indoor pool from September 20-25, 2020.
Jail Museum Gets Grant for Runaway Slave Exhibit
The Friends of St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums was recently awarded a $2,300 grant from the National Parks Service for a Runaway Slave exhibit at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown.
