Hoyer Opposes Lack of Pay Parity
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has expressed his disappointment with the decision to increase federal employees’ pay by 1.9 percent for the calendar year 2018, while military personnel will have a pay increase of 2.1 percent.
Military Offering Relief in Wake of Irma
Members of the military are being kept busy with relief operation efforts following Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
Filmmaker to Present ‘Missiles of October’
The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College will host a viewing and discussion of the documentary, “The Missiles of October: What the World Didn’t Know,” on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
SMHEC Kicks Off Global Cinema Series
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center will kick off the 2017 Global Cinema Series on Sept. 14 with “The Brand New Testament” (2015). All films in the series will start at 6:30 pm. They will be introduced by Jim Bershon. Admission is free.
New Strategy for F-35 on Horizon
The head of the F-35 Joint Program Office floated a new strategy that the JPO hopes will make updates to the fighter jet more efficient and agile.
Prepare for Weather-Related Outages, SMECO Urges
SMECO is urging its customer-members to take steps to prepare for possible weather-related power outages due to the potential heavy rains and high winds that could face Southern Maryland during this year’s hurricane season.
Chapter 217 of County Code to Be Discussed
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are considering repealing and re-enacting the electrical code, or Chapter 217 of the Code of St. Mary’s County.
Carver ES Librarian Earns Hero Award
April Wathen of George W. Carver Elementary School in Lexington Park has been named the Hero of Equitable Access in the School Library Journal’s 2017 School Librarian of the Year award contest.
Annual ArtsFest: Making So. Md. Beautiful
Come and see what makes Southern Maryland beautiful at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center’s 24th annual ArtsFest, set for Sept. 16 and 17, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm.
79th Annual Meeting Held by SMECO
The 79th annual meeting of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative was held Aug. 23 and members were elected to serve three-year terms on the SMECO board.
