Lawmakers Oppose Coastline Drilling
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is part of formalized opposition to drilling for oil and gas off the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s coastline.
March 7 Meeting Will Discuss Tourism Transition
The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development will host a meeting March 7 for community members and tourism industry partners to discuss the transition of the county’s tourism division to a non-profit entity.
High Wind Warnings Remain in Effect
A high wind warning remains in effect through Saturday, March 3, 2018. Winds of between 30 and 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph can be expected. Some downed trees have been reported in the northern part of St. Mary’s County.
Great Mills Pool Bubble to Be Replaced
Work is about to start to replace the inflatable pool bubble at the Great Mills Swimming Pool.
Route 5 Intersection Work Begins in March
Critical construction at the Route 5 intersection in Leonardtown with Abell Street and Moakley Street will begin in March, and the first stage will continue through the summer.
Net Neutrality Repeal Sparks Paid Prioritization at AT&T
With the approaching net neutrality repeal, AT&T is readying prioritization plans, which the company says are based upon life and safety imperatives and not fast versus slow lanes of internet service for customers. Proponents of net neutrality fear its repeal will hinder equal access to the internet.
Partnership Seeks Member of the Year Nominees
The Patuxent Partnership is looking for nominees for its 2017 Member of the Year award. Nominations are being accepted now. All nomination packages must be submitted by close of business Monday, April 2, 2018.
Wendell Chesser Continues Tales of St. George Island 1920s
“In the [pungy] Joe Smith, we freighted herring after they were salted and packed in barrels. The barrels weighed more than two hundred pounds, and five hundred barrels was a full load for the Joe Smith.’ And so continues Wendell Chesser’s tales of his father’s work boat of St. George Island, MD, during the 1920s.
Trump’s Military Parade Tentatively Set for Veterans Day in DC
Nothing’s final and none of the $10 million to $30 million necessary has been located, but tentatively President Donald Trump’s military parade is scheduled for Veterans Day in Washington, DC.
Poet Brown Kicks Off Spring Connections
Fleda Brown, a former poet laureate of Delaware, will give a reading to kick off the spring portion of the College of Southern Maryland’s Connections Literary Series on March 2 at the Prince Frederick Campus.
