July 24, 2026

Delegation Wants Review of State’s June 2 Primary

June Primary

Maryland’s congressional delegation has called for a comprehensive review of the state’s June 2 primary elections.

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In Indo-Pacific Region, a Massive Show of US Naval Force

Indo-Pacific

While China builds up its military outposts in the South China Sea, putting missile and electronic warfare systems on them, the US and other allies have beefed up operations. For the first time in nearly three years, three American aircraft carriers are patrolling the Indo-Pacific waters, a massive show of naval force.

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Project Graduation Funds to Buy Computers

Since Project Graduation was canceled, the remaining funds budgeted for the 2020 events will be redirected to the St. Mary’s County Public Schools for the purchase of 315 laptop computers for students.

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Video Will Highlight Previous Flag Day Events

Flag Day

The 2020 St. Mary’s County Flag Day festivities will be presented as a retrospective video to be aired on county government’s Channel 95 and the YouTube Channel on Sunday, June 14.

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County Lifts More COVID-19 Restrictions

Event Updates

Beginning today, Friday, June 12, 2020, at 5 pm, re-openings in St. Mary’s County include other recreational establishments and food service establishments re-opening at 50% capacity and following established guidelines.

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STS Buses Return to Regular Schedule

STS county buses

Effective Monday, June 15, St. Mary’s Transit System regular bus service will resume Monday through Friday, extending some routes to 9 pm.

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Webinar to Explore Lessons Learned During Pandemic

Webinar

The smART Collaboration Working Group is planning the second webinar in its three-part series June 16. Takes lessons from groups that unleashed their talent and resources to help Southern Maryland thrive in this crisis and beyond it.

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SMECO Awards Four Scholarships

Scholarships

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2020 — Aaliah Amosu, Chloe Harsha, Jordan Homan, and Alyssa Mazzone.

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Fort Lee & Fredericksburg Job Fairs Go Virtual

virtual job fair

JobZone’s Fort Lee and Fredericksburg, VA, job fairs go VIRTUAL – July 29 and cover the full Fort Lee-Richmond-Fredericksburg-Stafford-Quantico-Springfield-Fort Belvoir region. Preregister now. Begin reviewing early registering, participating companies today.

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Experts Still Fear Second Peak of COVID-19

Fight COVID

The trend of new coronavirus cases is still increasing in 19 states, holding steady in seven, and heading downward in 24, includng Maryland and Virginia. Health experts continue to fear a second peak of COVID-19 in the wake of the reopening of states, Memorial Day gatherings, and protests seeking racial justice across the country.

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