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Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents may take refuge in one of these cool places.
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2023-01: Big Mama Attacked
Far from the first time, Big Mama rocketed into the air to repulse an intruder. But this time they became entangled and dropped into the water. The intruder flew practically at the moment of the splash. Big Mama floated beneath her nest, head up and wings outstretched.
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Gymnasts Finish 2025–26 Season Strong
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy has announced the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season following the recent success of team members at the USA Gymnastics Region 7 Championships in mid-May.
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The Tale of the Battle of St. George Island
Mark your calendar. Join Preservation Maryland President and CEO Nicholas Redding to learn about Maryland’s only Revolutionary War battle, its impact, and the often overlooked tale of the Battle of St. George Island.
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Platform Aerospace to Expand Operations in St. Mary’s
Platform Aerospace is expanding its operations in St. Mary’s County to grow its engineering, design, and production space, creating hundreds of new jobs in Maryland over the next three years.
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Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18
Jul 15, 2026
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2023-01: Big Mama Attacked
Jul 15, 2026
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Gymnasts Finish 2025–26 Season Strong
Jul 14, 2026
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The Tale of the Battle of St. George Island
Jul 14, 2026
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Platform Aerospace to Expand Operations in St. Mary’s
Jul 13, 2026
Leader Exclusives
TPP Announces Science Symposium Winners
The Patuxent Partnership announces the results of the Maryland Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium competition held February 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s College.
Quantum Technologies Topic of TPP Program
NAWCAD physicist Josh Grossman will present “Quantum Technologies: Impacts for National Security and Society” March 28. The program is sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Taiwan Topic of Patuxent Defense Forum
The Patuxent Defense Forum “Taiwan as a Flashpoint for Conflict Between the US and China” will be held from 8am to 5pm April 1, 2025, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Official Pentagon News Links
This will be the last Morning Coffee column for the foreseeable future. This post includes links to news sources maintained by the Pentagon and the military services.
Morning Coffee Off the Burner Indefinitely
Morning Coffee will be off the burner until LexLeader can again feel confident it is providing factual reports on the news around the internet focused on the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community and US military news around the world. Links to the sources Morning Coffee has relied upon for 15 years are posted here.
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