Earth Day in Leonardtown This Year: A Virtual Event
The town of Leonardtown invites you to join them on Sunday, April 19, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 20th anniversary Leonardtown Earth Day on the Square with a Virtual Earth Day Celebration.
Flags Lowered to Honor Bay District Firefighter
St. Mary’s County has ordered the Maryland state flag and the St. Mary’s County flag lowered to half-staff to honor Bay District Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Marcus Paxton. Mr. Paxton died April 10.
State Preparing for Rollout of Recovery Phase; Face-Covering Order Statewide
April 16: Governor optimistic about state’s plan for recovery phase; Face-covering order now statewide; Confirmed deaths in state near 400.
Quarantine Doesn’t Stop Creativity
The St. Mary’s County Library and the St. Mary’s County Arts Council are accepting content for “Quaranzine,” a collection of creative works from members of the community who have been documenting how they have responded to this strange time that we find ourselves in.
MD Needs Funds for COVID-19 Hotspots
The Trump administration last week designated the Baltimore-Washington corridor and 12 Maryland’s counties as emerging COVID-19 hotspots. Maryland lawmakers ask Health and Human Services secretary for additional CARES funds for hotspots and rural areas.
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!
