Navy Loses Super Hornet Overboard
The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier lost another F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet when it fell overboard on Monday along with a tow tractor. In December, a Navy cruiser downed another F/A-18 fighter jet from the Truman in a friendly fire incident.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Planned
St. Mary’s County Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be held at 11:30am Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at The White Rose at 21030 Point Lookout Road in Callaway.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection May 31
Clean out your barn, basement, garage, and other home storage areas in preparation for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on May 31.
SMECO: Simple Ways for Business to Save
As Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members, businesses can take advantage of EmPOWER Maryland‑funded programs and incentives that can save their business energy and money.
First Friday in Leonardtown May 2
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in some fun May 2-4. It’s Blooming First Friday all weekend!
TPP Panel: “Building Bridges by Advancing Global Defense Partnerships”
RDML Anthony Rossi will be the keynote speaker at the May 20 panel, “Building Bridges by Advancing Global Defense Partnerships,” presented by The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation.
Pax CO, County Commissioners to Meet
Naval Air Station Patuxent River CO and the St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a joint meeting at 9am Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Pentagon to Expand Defense Innovation Unit
The Pentagon said it will expand the Defense Innovation Unit across the US to help it connect with a broader swath of technology companies. Three new DIU hubs will be located in Kentucky, Minnesota, and Montana.
Law Day Offers Help With Health Care Directives
Do you have an Advance Health Care Directive? If the answer is no, sign up for Law Day to meet with an attorney and fill one out, free of charge. Sessions will be held from 9am to 4pm Friday, May 2, 2025, at four locations in St. Mary’s County. Register for an appointment.
NAS Pax River Opens Food Pantry
A food pantry has opened at NAS Patuxent River. Donations are being accepted.
