SMECO, MedStar Awarded for Wellness
Two local businesses have been recognized for their wellness efforts. In June, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital were honored by Van Mitchell, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for their excellent accomplishments in work-site health promotion.
Hewitt’s ‘Banquet Years’ Opens Kay Daugherty Gallery
Painter, sculptor, and printmaker Charlie Hewitt graduated from Great Mills High School and spent formative years in St. Mary’s County, MD. His work will be shown in the new Kay Daugherty Gallery at Annmarie Garden beginning Aug. 12. “The Banquet Years” runs through Sept. 25.
Has F-35 JSF Turned a Corner?
The US Air Force declared its first squadron of F-35As ready for battle last week. The JSF was declared operational by the Marine Corps in July 2015; and the Navy aims for February 2019. The F-35 Lightning II might have finally turned a corner, overcoming the technical problems that have plagued its readiness to serve.
TPP to Present Big Data Symposium
The Patuxent Partnership will hold a Big Data Symposium from 8 am to 4 pm Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Teens Learn Stained Glass at Annmarie
Teenagers who want to learn a craft, a skill, and an art all at the same time should come to the Teen Stained Glass Workshop at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons.
SMECO: Avoid Payment Scammers
Criminals are always finding ways to target new victims, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is warning its customer-members to be on the lookout for a new round of scammers. Technology has made scammers more proficient, and phone scams are becoming more common.
Register for Veterinary Assistant Class
Registration is now open for the College of Southern Maryland’s veterinary assistant program, and this 10-month training will get students on the path to a career in this fast-growing field. The program begins in August and is completed with five classes, taking less than a year.
Hoyer Wants to Restore Faith in America
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer is working to find ways to renew the faith of the American people in their government.
Meet Dr. Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye
Meet Dr. Mark Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye. He has been recognized by VISX as one of the top 10 surgeons in laser vision correction.
US OKs Moon Shot by Firm Seeking Prize Money
Turns out the moon is made of money, not limburger cheese.
