Delegation Wants Relief Aid for Seafood Processors
Maryland’s congressional delegation is urging coordination between US Fisheries and states to quickly allocate assistance and inclusion of Maryland’s seafood processors in relief aid set aside in the CARES Act for fisheries.
St. Mary’s Reports 3rd COVID-19 Death
April 15: St. Mary’s Health Department reports third COVID-19 death in county.
Call to Replenish Paycheck Protection Program Expected
An anticipated deal between Mnuchin and Schumer plus a call from the SBA to immediate replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, suggests Congress will get an interim COVID-19 interim relief funding bill passed this week addressing small business, hospitals, and state governments.
Face Coverings a Must in Stores, on Public Transportation
April 14: St. Mary’s health officer orders that customers wear face coverings in stores, at farmers markets, and on public transportation. Cloth face coverings or other masks will be acceptable.
Purple Martins Return for Another Cycle
The Purple Martins usually come here between the 10th and 13th of April, rest a little, scout the area, and then begin nest building. They were early this year — March 8 !!! — right along with the ospreys!
Defense Industry Pushes On During Outbreak
The Pentagon says its defense contractors have largely avoided widespread closings or major impacts so far from the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Mary’s Reports 2 Coronavirus Deaths
The St. Mary’s County Health Department announced Monday the first two deaths related to COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County. Both women were in their 60s.
March Jobs Report Takes First Virus Hit
The Labor Department’s March jobs reports has no good news, and it reflects only the beginning of the social distancing orders already shattering unemployment records and worrying business owners across the nation, says Congressman Steny Hoyer.
MD Cases Can Be Tracked by ZIP Code
April 13: State offers breakdown by ZIP code of confirmed COVID-19 cases; health department answer FAQs about food safety; governor announces budget, hiring freeze across state government.
Help Captain Pat’s: Help the Watermen
A GoFundMe site has been established for Captain Pat’s Seafood — not only a Lexington Park landmark and beloved seafood restaurant — but one of the last local buyers of local watermen’s fresh Southern Maryland catches.
