Bar Association Awards Scholarship
The St. Mary’s County Bar Association has named Carmen Doig of Lexington Park as the winner of the association’s 2018 college scholarship in the amount of $1,500.
Mission of Mercy Offers Free Dental Care
Dental professionals from all over Southern Maryland will come together July 27 and 28 for the Mission of Mercy dental care event at North Point High School in Waldorf. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is helping to publicize the event.
Defense Bill Includes Submarine Launched Nuclear Weapon
The Senate and House agreed on a $716 billion defense authorization bill which includes $65 million to develop a controversial new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, the Trident II D5 with a W76-2, aimed at deterring Russia.
Everything You Need to Know About Rapid Acquisition
The Patuxent Partnership is hosting an informational event to teach about rapid acquisition from 8 to 9:30 am Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Gilmer-Knudson Honored at CSM
Denise Gilmer-Knudson, a 15-year communication professor, has received the College of Southern Maryland’s Faculty Excellence Award.
Congress Says No F-35s to Turkey; Mattis Objects
The Senate and House move to prevent the sale of F-35s to Turkey, a move DefSec Mattis opposes.
Hoyer Commends Bipartisan Intelligence Act
Congress has passed the bipartisan Intelligence Authorization Act, and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer has issued a statement on his approval of the bill. The bill will be in effect for fiscal 2018-2019.
MedStar Weighs in on Vape Debate
As the e-cigarette market heats up, many people believe that vaping is less dangerous than actual cigarettes. However, the vape debate has sparked new interest around the dangers of the use of tobacco products and the harmful effects of nicotine. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is hoping to educate the public about the potential problems of the nearly 500 brands and 7,700 flavors of e-cigarettes.
F-35s Gaining Foothold in Europe
The F-35 fighter jet is arriving in growing numbers in Europe, and military officials say it is poised to play a much broader role in missile defense.
Contract Awarded for Veterans Clinic
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is happy to announce that a contract has been awarded for the new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Charlotte Hall.
