Arson Suspected in Bonhomme Richard Fire
Arson is suspected as the cause of a July 12 fire that damaged the USS Bonhomme Richard. A US Navy sailor was being questioned. The fire on the amphibious assault ship, docked in San Diego, burned for more than four days.
Health Dept. Reopens for Appointment-Based Services
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will reopen select services by appointment beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
New Hours at Great Mills Pool Start Aug. 31
The Great Mills Swimming Pool will be updating its weekday operating hours beginning Monday, August 31, 2020.
CH-53K King Stallion Undergoes Sea Trials
A team of pilots and engineers from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 based at NAS Patuxent River recently completed a crucial series of sea trials of the CH-53K King Stallion.
Lex Park-St. Maries Optimists Donate Water for Summer Patrols
Lexington Park-St. Maries Optimist Club recently donated cases of water to the officers of the Maryland State Police and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in Leonardtown, MD.
Hoyer Supports National Museum of the American Latino
The National Museum of the American Latino Act passed the House earlier this month and has been introduced in the Senate. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer was one of the bill’s cosponsors. The legislation would establish a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.
Data Analytic Assesses Music Impact on Students
Renae Rohde’s St. Mary’s Capstone Project was a data analytic perspective on the effects of music study on students. The project studied and showed the importance of the arts in the community.
US Troops Injured by Russians in Syria
US service members were injured after an altercation with Russian forces in northeast Syria this week that included Russian vehicles unsafely pursuing US forces.
Arrobio New PMA-231 Program Manager
Capt. Pete Arrobio is the new E-2/C-2 Airborne Command & Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) program manager. He relieved Capt. Keith Hash at an August 6 ceremony at NAS Pax River.
Slaughter New LSM Program Facilitator
Dr. Blair Brennan Slaughter is the new executive program facilitator for Leadership Southern Maryland.
