Emergency Farm Loans Available
Local farmers and agricultural producers might be eligible for emergency USDA loans to aid in recovery efforts due to drought and excessive heat that occurred last summer.
SMECO Scholarship Application Deadline April 1
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will award four $2,500 scholarships to local high school students who excel in their endeavors and show promise in their chosen field of study. Students have until April 1, 2025, to apply.
Email to DoD Civilians: Justify Your Job Performance
DoD leaders reversed course last week and have ordered its civilian employees to respond to Elon Musk’s controversial “what did you do last week?” email. DefSec Pete Hegseth said employees have until Wednesday, March 5, to reply with their five items justifying their work performance.
First Friday in Leonardtown March 7
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in some March Madness fun March 7.
Spring Break Program at Piney Point Museum
A Junior Historian program will be offered at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum from April 14 to 17, 2025. The program will run for three hours each day and will offer a blend of outdoor exploration and hands-on history lessons.
Summer Camps Registration Opens March 3
Registration for St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks summer camps and school age care programs for the 2025-26 school year will open March 3.
Event Aims to Increase Poverty Awareness
A poverty simulation event will be held March 7 from 8am to 3pm at Lexington Park Elementary School. The event will be an interactive learning experience designed to increase poverty awareness.
Cherry Blossom Fest Seeks Sponsors, Vendors
Vendors and sponsors are being sought for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday March 29, 2025, from noon to 4pm at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
Secretive Space Plane Releases Photo of Earth
There are few specifics about what the military’s X-37B space plane has been doing, but the view is pretty good based on the single photo the Space Force released, showing part of the robotic space plane and a detailed look at the Earth reminiscent of astronaut William Anders’ “Earthrise” picture.
LSM Studies Human Services, Housing Challenges
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2025 convened this month to study the tri-county area’s critical housing and human services challenges.
