County Gives State $1M Toward UMd Classroom
St. Mary’s County commissioners tossed $1 million in the pot to further bolster efforts to keep on track the $3.8 million construction of a Univ. of Maryland research classroom at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Hoyer Urges ‘Clean Bill’ from GOP to Fund DHS
Hoyer calls on all Republicans to unite on a straight forward bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Some Republicans have tied the funding bill to a referendum on Obama’s immigration policies.
Pax Stands w/ Fight Against Opiate Addictions
Pax River Community Stands w/ Fight Against Opiate Addictions
US Military Strength is Insufficient to Global Threats
The conservative Heritage Foundation’s 2015 Index of US Military Strength concludes it is insufficient given contemporary global threats; . The Navy scores strong for readiness, not capability or capacity.
Free Women’s Wellness Event
“A Thoughtful Approach to Women’s Wellness” is a free event crafted exclusively for women. The day includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and information on how to become healthier.
Sponsor a STEM-ING Workshop
The Patuxent Patnership is looking for more sponsors for the 2015 STEM-ING workshops.
Robust Year Ahead for NAVAIR UAS Programs
Development milestones upcoming for NAVAIR UAS programs: Triton, MQ-8B, and Blackjack.
SMECO Knowledge Bowl Draws 200 Competitors
SMECO’s 21st Elementary School Knowledge Bowl, for teams of fourth- and fifth-graders drew nearly 200 students from 14 schools to the competition.
‘Kora (One Mile Above)’ Plays Feb. 25
‘Kora’ (One Mile Above) is sponsored by China and will run Feb. 25 at the SoMd Higher Ed Center
Pax Reservist on the List to Move to Mars
Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Oscar Mathews, assigned to NAS Patuxent River, makes the 100-person cut for a chance to move to Mars. Mars One, a not-for-profit foundation seeks to establish permanent human life on Mars.
