Document Shredding Event Set Nov. 3
The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation will host its sixth annual community document shredding event at the St. Andrew’s Landfill from 8 am to noon Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.
September Report Shows Job Gains
The September 2018 jobs reports shows the unemployment rate declined to 3.7 percent and the economy added 134,000 jobs.
Volunteer Fair Nov. 1 at North Point
A Volunteer Fair, hosted by the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland and the North Point High School PTSO, will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in the North Point gymnasium.
Drones Change the Battlefield & Bases
Drones are already changing the battlefield and impacting US strategy. Increased robotic controls of drones will likely also reduce the human footprint of counterinsurgency as the technology advances.
Frankenstein Comes to CSM Children’s Theatre
The Children’s Theatre at the College of Southern Maryland is ready to present the perfect show for Halloween. The Southern Maryland community’s young actors will perform “Frankenstein” at 7 pm Oct. 26 and 2 and 7 pm Oct. 27.
Hoyer Visits Fire and Rescue Institute
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer took a tour of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute of the University of Maryland. While he was at the institute, Congressman Hoyer was able to meet with firefighters, EMT personnel, and instructors. He also took a tour of the facility and was able to see the equipment used to train fire and emergency services personnel.
Most F-35s Return to Flight
Most F-35s return to flight operations after fuel tubes were inspected. About 20 percent are still awaiting replacement tubes.
Who’s Who on St. George Island/Camp Merreylande
Camp Merryelande, long a vacation haven for summer visitors and fishermen is still a resort for the whole family on the every-changing sands of St. George Island. Who’s Who of St. George Island captures a piece of its ongoing history.
Drones Join List of Top Security Threats
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI said drones are one of the greatest national security threats to America, rating them as severe a concern as cybersecurity hacks, critical infrastructure attacks, and terrorism.
Clothesline Project Gives Survivors a Voice
Walden Sierra’s Clothesline Project Art Reception will be held 4 to 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at the library at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park.
