Navy Budget to Start With Strategy, Not Spending Limits
The Navy budget will change for FY19. Navy leaders are calling for budget planning to work strategically instead of starting off with spending limits as a guidepost.
Bubby Knott to be Recognized for Philanthropy
Joseph “Bubby” Knott, owner of the Great Mills Trading Post, will be honored by the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland during its 11th annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon and Celebration of Business Philanthropy. The luncheon is set for 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Nov. 4, 2016, and will be held at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf, Maryland.
Philippines, Duterte ‘Separate’ From US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced his “separation” from the US, declaring his country had realigned with China as the two agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute.
CSM Electronic Labs Get Boost From Dominion
CSM labs already acclaimed – “Some employers already have made offers to our students,” says the college’s Business and Technology chair – now are upping their game with a $45,000 grant for equipment and materials from Dominion Foundation.
5 Stars for MedStar St. Mary’s Clinical Care
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has been recognized for excellence in clinical care by Healthgrades.
F-35 JSF Has Friends in High Places
The chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and 70 House members are calling for an agreement with the Senate to pay for 11 new F-35s, while at the same time adding $100 million to help the Air Force fund advance procurement for 2018.
Stop by Annmarie Garden After Hours
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons is hosting is latest exhibit, “Games: From Marbles to Minecraft.” The exhibit will run until Jan. 16, 2017.
Hoyer Visits Mallows Bay
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) recently visited Mallows Bay in Charles County to meet with officials and discuss the site’s nomination as a National Marine Sanctuary.
Pax River Set for Weekend Air Show
Despite the absence of the Blue Angels, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Air Expo 2016 will be held as planned on Oct. 29 and 30, and there will be lots to see and experience.
Learn to Be a Weather Spotter
The best way to gather data about severe weather is by getting help from every citizen, and on Nov. 7, 2016, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services & Technology will host SKYWARN winter storm training for volunteers who want to help. The session will be held in the Chesapeake Building on the Governmental Center Campus in Leonardtown at 41770 Baldridge St.
