Lawmakers Want Large-Scale DoD Cyber Exercise
Congress is requiring the Department of Defense to conduct a large-scale exercise gaming response to a national cyber incident.
Ospreys Flying & Dolphins Leaping at St. George Island
Waters around St. George Island are full of fish drawing yet another contingent of young ospreys, right now just learning how to fly and fish — and drawing some very active dolphins to St. George Creek as well. Video here!
St. Mary’s Gets New Tourism Director
Jason Aul has been selected to lead Visit St. Mary’s MD, a newly established tourism organization in St. Mary’s County.
Survey Says, Dream Big for Youth
Representatives of the Campaign for a Community/Youth Center in Lexington Park say the time is now to begin discussions to build a community center.
HSMP’s Last Call for Table Applications
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership wants to hear about the different programs that local organizations offer to improve health in St. Mary’s County. HSMP has issued a call for applications to provide partners and community organizations the opportunity to set up informational tables at the 2018 HSMP annual meeting.
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.
