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.
AFSec: F-35 Is ‘Ready to Go to Combat’
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter is ready to go to the Pacific — or any theater — should tensions escalate with North Korea.
Art Show, Transfer Fairs on Tap at CSM
Events in September at the College of Southern Maryland include transfer fairs in La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick.
Great Mills Pool to Close Two Days
Because of seasonal maintenance, the Great Mills Swimming Pool will close beginning at 6 pm Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. The pool will re-open for normal operation at 8 am Aug. 31.
Student Athletes Honored at CSM
College of Southern Maryland student athletes who work hard in the classroom as well as on the field were recently for their achievements at the college.
Fairy Houses, Gnome Homes on Display
There are a few days left to visit the Fairies exhibit at Annmarie Garden. Artists have created fairy houses, gnomes homes and elf dwellings. These tiny houses have been placed in the garden and along the venue’s enchanted path where guests can stroll and admire them.
Sheriff Thanks National Night Out Volunteers
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron have expressed profound gratitude for the people who volunteered their time and participated in National Night Out on Aug. 1.
Hoyer Speaks to Seniors at Roundtable
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer learned more about the importance of affordable health care to seniors in the community during a roundtable discussion with Prince George’s County organizations in August.
