Celebrate Maryland Day at St. Clement’s
Celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace, St. Clement’s Island, on Maryland Day, March 25.
Medicine Takeback/Community Shred on April 13
Dispose paper documents, personal information, and unused, unwanted, or expired medications safely at the Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day on April 13, 2024.
Deputy Recruit Achieves US Citizenship
Mina Geric, a recruit at the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office, realized her dream of becoming a US citizen when she took her oath of allegiance last month. Her next step: completing the training program at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy.
Work on Mervell Dean & 235
Utility work is scheduled at the corner of Mervell Dean Road and Maryland Route 235 (Three Notch Road) Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Residents may experience related traffic delays and/or brief road closures.
Going Fishing? Here’s Want You Need to Know
The 2024 Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing is now available. The guide includes everything anglers need to know about fishing and crabbing in Maryland in 2024, including rules, license information, tips, free fishing opportunities, and more.
F-35s Certified to Carry Nukes
In addition to carrying conventional weapons, the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has been operationally certified to carry the B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bomb, making it the first 5th generation nuclear capable aircraft ever, and the first new platform (fighter or bomber) to achieve this status since the early 1990s.
Hoyer Briefed on Wildlife Refuge Plan
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with Patuxent Research Refuge leadership last month to discuss priorities for strengthening environmental conservation in Maryland’s Fifth District.
Apply by May 15 for Ag Preservation Easements
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Program is now accepting applications for the fiscal 2025 easement cycle. Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2024.
Who’s Performing at Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival?
The lineup of performers for the 2024 Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival has been announced. Events will take place July 12-14.
NAS Pax River Names Top Sailors of 2023
Naval Air Station Patuxent River announces its Sailors of the Year, marking the command’s top sailors for 2023.