CSM, Jaycees Award Scholarships for 19th Year
For the 19th year, College of Southern Maryland Foundation and the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation worked together to award scholarships to Charles County students both entering and returning to the college.
SpaceX Gears Up for 1st Crewed Flight
SpaceX is gearing up to launch NASA astronauts to space with its Falcon 9 rockets. The agency has been debating whether to allow the company to fuel its spacecraft after the astronauts have boarded.
Survey Considers Opioid Impact on Workforce
The St. Mary’s County Health Department and St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development are hosting a survey on the Opioid Impact to the business community and workforce.
Building for Innovation at SM Airport
A briefing, Building for Innovation at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport, will be held Aug. 22 at the airport in California, Md., with presentations from the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, S. Hunt Aero, Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, and the University of Maryland.
White House Objects to 2nd LCS in 2019
As the Senate takes up the 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, the White House has made clear it does not approve of a provision that calls for two littoral combat ships in 2019, one more than the Navy asked for in its budget.
Geurts to Speak on Small Business Relevance
James “Hondo” Geurts will speak on Small Business Relevance to the Industrial Base at an event from 8 am to noon Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, Md. The event is being publicized by The Patuxent Partnership.
The Great Flood of 1933 Part 2
In his memoir, St. George Island resident David Sayre recalls the Great Flood that destroyed the small, isolated waterman’s community in southern St. Mary’s County. The storm struck on Aug. 23, 1933.
McConnell Says, “Russians Are Not Our Friends”
Senate Majority Leader notes alleged meddling in US and European elections and the 2014 annexation of Crimea, saying, “The Russians are not our friends … [they] are acting like the old Soviet Union used to act,”
Delegate Candidate Loker: “We Can Do Better”
Candidate for Delegate to represent northern St. Mary’s County, Roberta Loker believes legislators would do better without finger pointing and name calling. She hopes to draw Democrat, Independent, and Republican voters with her emphasis on getting thing done in St. Mary’s County by working with everyone — and she means everyone.
Join the Parade: 75th Anniversary of Bay District Fire Department
Join the parade Aug. 25, 2018, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.
