F-35 Not Likely Combat Ready in 2018-19
Pentagon finds more than 200 deficiencies in the F-35 stealth jets, a rate of about 20 month.
Hoyer Addresses 13th MLK Prayer Breakfast
Del. Deb Rey (R) leaves MLK Prayer Breakfast after speaker endorses impeaching incoming president Donald Trump.
Three MedStar Board Members Stepping Down
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is extending its thanks and appreciation to three members of its board of directors, who are stepping down from their positions after years of dedicated volunteer service.
See Artists in Action at Annmarie
Guests and artists at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons will have a unique experience for several weeks as Artists In Action: Temporary Studio Experience comes to the gallery.
Artists will have temporary studios in the main gallery each day from 10 am to 5 pm Jan. 20 through March 1.
CEO Says Lockheed Can Get F-35 Cost Down
President-elect Donald Trump met with Lockheed Martin’s CEO Marillyn Hewson late last week, where Hewson indicated she will get the cost of the F-35 stealth fighter jet down.
CSM Gets Big Rebate After Light Fixture Changes
Making some energy-saving changes on campus garnered a big payout for the College of Southern Maryland. CSM received a $133,000 rebate from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Business Solutions program after the college completed retrofit lighting projects in buildings at the La Plata, Prince Frederick, and Leonardtown campuses.
Hoyer: Much of MLK’s Dream Remains Unfulfilled
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer will deliver remarks at three events Monday, Jan. 16, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Correctional Officer Earns Gov.’s Award
Correctional Officer First Class Kristie Ardire became the second officer at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to be selected for a prestigious Governor’s Crime Prevention Award.
NBA Legend Herren to Speak to Students
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is Jan. 22-28, 2017, and this year, St. Mary’s County will be getting a special presentation. Former Boston Celtic and NBA player Chris Herren has been scheduled as the featured speaker for local events.
Little Boy Makes Big Impact on Deputies
A little boy in St. Mary’s County is trying to make a big impact. Brady, 5, told his mother he did not like hearing his friends say police officers are bad people, so he asked her to help him with a special Christmas project: he wanted to collect photos of himself with 80 law enforcement officers.
