Annmarie Exhibit Celebrates Ancestors
Who are you? Where do you come from? The newest exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomons invites artists to celebrate the stories, people, and places that define them. The exhibit will run until Jan. 28, 2018. Join Annmarie Garden on Friday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 8 pm for Annmarie After Hours, the opening reception of this exhibit, Kindred: celebrating our ancestors
Iranian Drone Buzzes F/A-18 Preparing for Carrier Landing
An unarmed Iranian drone came within 100 feet of a US Navy warplane as it prepared to land on an aircraft carrier in the Gulf, despite repeated radio calls to stay clear. This was the 13th unsafe and unprofessional interaction between the US and Iranian maritime forces in 2017.
SMECO, CSM Team Up for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Each time Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative announces a training class for apprentice linemen, hundreds of applications come in. However, many of the applicants lack the basic skills they need to even apply. To combat this problem, SMECO has teamed up with College of Southern Maryland to create a pre-apprenticeship program.
MedStar Shares Facts About Diabetes
The MedStar Diabetes Institute at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital offers a diabetes education program that has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association, providing information and resources needed to take control of diabetes.
Trump Threatens ‘Fire and Fury’ to N. Korea
The US is ready to use force if needed to stop North Korea’s weapons ballistic missile and nuclear programs, says President Trump, warning North Korea would be met with “fire and fury” the likes of which this world has never seen if it threatens the US.
Event Focuses on Overdose Awareness
Aug. 31, 2017, will be a day for remembrance, reflection, and hope for the future as the community marks International Overdose Awareness Day with the help of Walden and the St. Mary’s County Health Department.
Hit the Links With Hospital Auxiliary
Spend the day on the golf course and help the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary at the same time. The auxiliary’s 12th annual golf tournament will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club.
US Asked to Stop Osprey Flights in Japan
Japan has asked the US to halt Osprey flights there after the US Navy and Marine Corps called off the search for three Marines who disappeared after an MV-22 crashed off the coast of Australia last weekend. Critics in Japan say the Osprey, which takes off and lands like a helicopter but can fly like an airplane, is unsafe.
American Hope Act Introduced in House
America is a nation of dreamers, and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer knows that. Whip Hoyer recently joined Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other House Democrats to introduce the American Hope Act, which aims to provide DREAMers with a pathway to US citizenship.
Trump Reviewing Drone Export Policy
The Trump administration is launching a review of the US’s drone export policy. The expectation in the industry is that the administration will make it easier to export US-manufactured systems.
