Protecting the Pax Mission and Preserving the Land
What might seem like an unusual partnership is preserving the rural character of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Southern Maryland while cementing the region’s position as a hub for Navy technology research, development, and test.
DoD Report Aims to Head Off ‘Strategic Surprise’
A Pentagon study is expected to consider “what potential technological capabilities may not be sufficiently acted upon by the Department of Defense in the decade to come, that will lead to US regrets in 2028,” says Michael Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering.
13 Burglaries & 2 Robberies Bring More Cops to Lex Park
With 13 burglaries and two robberies, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is adding more uniformed officers and plain-clothed surveillance personnel in Lexington Park. The department is also looking for help from the community to locate what they believe are as many as half a dozen perpetrators.
CSM Earns Workplace Excellence Awards
The College of Southern Maryland has received several Workplace Excellence Awards from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) this year, as announced at an annual award luncheon in Gaithersburg June 8.
GAO: On Drones, Safety Oversight Is Lagging
A recent GAO report finds that as the nation’s fleet of small recreational and commercial drones soars, federal enforcement oversight is stalling.
Presenters Announced for HSMP Meeting
Jane Lawing and Ashly Nelson will be two of the presenters at the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership 2018 annual meeting Sept. 13.
Morris to Lead Talk on Rapid Acquisition
The Patuxent Partnership will host an informational event Aug. 7 to teach about rapid acquisition. Tim Morris, the former US Air Force director of F-35 development, will be the speaker.
Pax Partnership’s August Programs
The Patuxent Partnership is planning some upcoming August 2018 programs. There is still time to register.
Summer Fun at Kids’ & Teen College
The Kids’ and Teen College continues at the College of Southern Maryland with its tradition of offering comprehensive, summer enrichment programs for children ages 5 to 17 years old. These half-day or full-day programs allow kids and teens to design a summer experience specific to their interests.
Rotary Honors Restaurant Owner
Kevin Thompson, the owner of Kevin’s Corner Kafe in Leonardtown, has been recognized for his meritorious Service Above Self by the Leonardtown Rotary Club.
