Library Outlines Reopening Plans
The St. Mary’s County Library has announced its Phase 1 reopening plans. The book drops at all three library locations — Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park — will be opened to receive checked out materials June 17. All three locations will start curbside pickup of reserved materials June 22.
Blue Angels Receive First Hornet for Testing
The first F/A-18 Super Hornet has been delivered to the Blue Angels demo team for testing and evaluation. The jet, which will undergo testing at NAS Pax River, is the first of 11 jets expected to be delivered this year.
Still Time to Enter DNR Photo Contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, can enter for the chance to win cash and other great prizes. The deadline is Aug. 31, 2020.
Webinar Topic: Innovating in a Crisis
A three-part webinar series — an initiative of the smART Collaboration Working Group — will begin at 11:30 am today, June 9. Other sessions will be offered June 16 and July 14.
Brewster to Be Honored as Health Care Hero
The Daily Record has selected Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County health officer, to receive a 2020 Health Care Hero Award.
Flag Day Farmer’s Market Open at Airport
St. Mary’s County Regional Airport will host its second drive-thru Farmer’s Market on Flag Day, June 14, 2020, from 10 am to 1 pm.
Stormwater Pollution Ordinance to Be Discussed
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a hearing at 10 am Tuesday, June 9, to consider a new stormwater pollution and illicit discharge, detection and elimination ordinance.
White House Coy on Esper’s Break with President
A White House spokeswoman deflected queries regarding President Donald Trump’s continuing confidence in DefSec Mark Esper who voiced opposition to the president’s proposal to put active duty military into US cities to deal with violent protesters.
School Meal Service Continues Through June 18
St. Mary’s County Public Schools meal preparation and distribution sites have been approved to reopen for full-service food preparation and distribution. The school system will resume no-contact, drive-up lunch service Thursday, June 4, 2020, and continue service through June 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm daily.
June 10 New Date for Bailey-Crosby Webinar
Join The Patuxent Partnership for a webinar at 9 am Wednesday, June 10, to hear what is happening in Southern Maryland from Sen. Jack Bailey and Del. Brian Crosby. The webinar had originally been planned June 4.
