Congressional Art Contest Winners Announced
Lillian Bridges of Calvert County has been named the first-place winner of the 2017 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition, announced recently by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. Ms. Bridges won for her mixed media piece, “A Happy Spring.”
Mattis & Senate Stall Military Transgender Ban
Both DefSec James Mattis and Sen. John McCain seek studies before implementation of President Trump’s ban on transgender troops in the military.
County Appoints Jurisdictional Medical Director
A new jurisdictional medical director has been appointed by the St. Mary’s County commissioners to manage the quality of patient care that is provided by the county’s Emergency Medical Services Operational Program. Dr. Daniel Geary will start his duties as the JMD on Sept. 5.
CSM Helps Seniors Pursue Fitness Goals
The College of Southern Maryland has a message for senior citizens who want to stay fit or get fit: It’s never too late to start! And CSM has the facilities, the trainers, and the classes to get you on your way.
VADM Sawyer to Lead 7th Fleet
VADM Phillip G. Sawyer, the new leader of the Navy’s troubled 7th Fleet, has arrived in Japan, replacing Joseph Aucoin, who was relieved last week after a second fatal collision involving one of his ships claimed the lives of 10 sailors.
UAS Test Site Interns Tackle Real-World Challenges
Interns from the College of Southern Maryland presented the projects they created during their two-month summer internships at the University of Maryland UAS Test Site.
Donate Blood at Drive Sept. 21
The American Red Cross is always in need of blood, and donors help to save lives every single day in this country. To be a part of this heroic effort, come give blood at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on Sept. 21, 2017, between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Will Hike in Flight Pay Help Retain Pilots?
The Air Force is looking to keep its pilots so the service is increasing its flight pay for the first time since 1999.
SlackWater: Calming the Waters
Then-state senator J. Frank Raley discussed the Potomac River Compact of 1958 with The SlackWater Center. “The Potomac River Compact was a break with, and generally opposed very strongly by, the County. This was a change taking place, and it was resisted. The new people would vote for, and the old would vote against,” he said.
Hoyer Announces Online All-Star Winners
Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer encourages members of Congress to get creative online, and has just announced winners of the creative category awards in the eighth annual Member Online All-Star Competition.
