Grounding Kids With a 5-Minute Poem
When the world feels uncertain, helping kids reflect on who they are can be incredibly grounding. One of our favorite activities from the CoCreating with Kids Practice Guide is The 5-Minute Poem. Every line begins with “I am from …” Let the words flow. No pressure to rhyme—just write.
Guard Troops in DC Can Now Carry Weapons
National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC, are now authorized to carry weapons if their mission requires it. DefSec Pete Hegseth signed a memo Friday that allows the roughly 2,000 troops now mobilized in Washington to expand their operations.
Groundbreaking at St. Clement’s Island Museum
A public groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the St. Clement’s Island Museum at 2pm Tuesday, August 26, and all community members are invited to attend.
New Members Sought for Boards, Commissions & Committees
The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local board, committee, or commission. Board descriptions and applications are available online. All applications must include a resume and be submitted by August 29, 2025.
Board Election, Annual Report Highlight SMECO Meeting
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative held its 87th annual meeting August 20 at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. W. Michael Phipps, George Heinze, Richard A. Winkler, David A. Cross Jr., and Scott White were elected to serve on SMECO’s board for three years.
Pentagon: More Drones Means Battery Strategy Update
With the use of military drones on the rise, so is the need to power them. The Pentagon is in the process of updating its strategy for how it sources and buys batteries, including the critical minerals the batteries require. Officials expect to have the plan addressing the battery challenges ready next year.
Teen Earns FishMD Master Angler Title
A Harford County teen has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. He is the 20th Master Angler since the program began in 2019.
Join Sotterley for Day of Unity & Healing
Historic Sotterley will open its grounds to the public for its Day of Unity and Healing on August 23, 2025, in recognition of the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition.
NAS Pax Noise Advisory Until Aug. 29
Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating mission critical engine test runs are scheduled to take place through August 29, 2025, from 8am to 7pm.
TPP Panel: Marine Corps Acquisition Strategy
“Achieving Project Eagle: Requirements, Funding and Acquisition Strategy for the Corps” will be the topic of the September 10, 2025, panel presented by The Patuxent Partnership, Marine Corps Aviation Association, and the Association of Naval Aviation at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.
