June 9, 2026

Has F-35 JSF Turned a Corner?

F-35A

The US Air Force declared its first squadron of F-35As ready for battle last week. The JSF was declared operational by the Marine Corps in July 2015; and the Navy aims for February 2019. The F-35 Lightning II might have finally turned a corner, overcoming the technical problems that have plagued its readiness to serve.

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TPP to Present Big Data Symposium

New Leadership

The Patuxent Partnership will hold a Big Data Symposium from 8 am to 4 pm Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.

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Teens Learn Stained Glass at Annmarie

Stained Glass

Teenagers who want to learn a craft, a skill, and an art all at the same time should come to the Teen Stained Glass Workshop at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons.

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SMECO: Avoid Payment Scammers

Meeting

Criminals are always finding ways to target new victims, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is warning its customer-members to be on the lookout for a new round of scammers. Technology has made scammers more proficient, and phone scams are becoming more common.

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Register for Veterinary Assistant Class

veterinary assistant program CSM

Registration is now open for the College of Southern Maryland’s veterinary assistant program, and this 10-month training will get students on the path to a career in this fast-growing field. The program begins in August and is completed with five classes, taking less than a year.

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Hoyer Wants to Restore Faith in America

Online All-Star

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer is working to find ways to renew the faith of the American people in their government.

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Meet Dr. Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye

LASIK

Meet Dr. Mark Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye. He has been recognized by VISX as one of the top 10 surgeons in laser vision correction.

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US OKs Moon Shot by Firm Seeking Prize Money

Turns out the moon is made of money, not limburger cheese.

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Simple Changes Prevent Illness, Make a Better Life

Chronic Disease Action Team

On Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, learn lifestyle skills for healthy living at the Simple Changes program at Health Connections in Suite 205, St. Mary’s Outpatient Pavilion in Leonardtown.

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Sirens on Aug. 3: This Is Only a Test

Sirens

Exelon Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant will perform post-maintenance tests on two St. Mary’s County sirens. There will be a full-cycle test of alert and notification sirens No. 41 and No. 45 in St. Mary’s on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

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