How to Make Stress Work for You
The Surgeon General’s 2024 Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents highlighted the extraordinary stress caregivers endure. Walden Wise has developed a program teaching caregivers to reduce their stress and make it work for them, plus tips on sharing the skill with the children you care about.
SMECO Employees Donate to Local Hospitals
Employees of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative donated $60,000 to three Southern Maryland hospitals.
Voices of Service to Celebrate MLK Legacy
Voices of Service, a singing quartet featuring retired military veterans, will perform January 15 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Hoyer: Funds Awarded for Railroad Safety Improvements
Maryland’s congressional delegation announces $800,000 in federal funding to improve safety on railroads and at train crossings across the state, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.
Boats Are High, Creek Is Low
A perfect storm brewed in Southern Maryland the first week of 2025, trapping work boats at their docks in the region’s creeks. The continued wind and temperatures do not bode well for oysters either.
‘Incredible’ Support for Bubby’s Christmas Farewell
The family of Joseph “Bubby” Knott is excited to announce that through the community’s support and matching funds $320,291.13 was raised for charity during Bubby’s Christmas Farewell at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills.
Fighter Squadron, F-16s Move to Maryland
Maryland’s Air National Guard will get a fighter squadron of F-16s from Washington, DC. The US Air Force said it will transfer the 121st Fighter Squadron from the DC Air National Guard to Maryland.
Science Fair on Jan. 17 @ SMART Building
Mark your calendar. The 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held Friday, January 17, at the USMSM Smart Building in California, MD.
NAS Pax River Moves to 100% ID Checks Effective Immediately
Naval Air Station Patuxent River has suspended Trusted Traveler and has implemented 100% ID checks at all gates effective immediately.
Support Summer Camps at Greenwell
Greenwell Foundation believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience wellness and outdoor activities. The nonprofit in Hollywood, MD, is asking for support to offset rising costs and provide more enrollment opportunities so that anyone who wants to can participate.
