St. Mary’s Surgeon Receives Honors
Dr. John Roache has touched the lives of countless patients in St. Mary’s County, many of whom are multiple generations of the same family, as well as friends, co-workers, and neighbors, for more than 42 years at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. As the respected and renowned surgeon retired from his long career, the St. Mary’s County commissioners honored him with a ceremony to thank him for all his years of service.
MIT Study Finds Wind Turbines Interfere with Radar
The MIT study to assess impact of wind turbines on radar associated with testing at the Atlantic Test Range confirms potential interference; Lincoln Labs develops prototype for DoD to offset impacts on aircraft.
Temps Rising. Citizens Urged to Use Caution
The warmest weather of the season is in the forecast for this week. St. Mary’s County residents are urged to take precautions.
See ‘The Little Mermaid’ This Summer
Summerstock 2016 will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” on the Great Mills High School stage Friday-Sunday, July 29 – 31. Saturday matinee (July 30) begins at 1 pm. Sunday shows begin at 3 pm, while all other evening shows will start at 7 pm.
The Flattops Evolve: Into a Tree Museum
While Joni Mitchell sang about a tree museum, Lexington Park, Maryland, grew one. Now St. Mary’s Community Development Corp. wants to save it.
Kids Can Get Free Airplane Rides
Kids between 8 and 17 years old can join the Experimental Aircraft Association to get airplane rides from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
Grant Makes Healthy Food Available
Healthy food is now more available to more families in St. Mary’s County thanks to a grant from the Dominion Foundation and local farmers’ markets.
Road Work to Close Part of Kinnegad Drive
Kinnegad Drive in the Hickory Hills subdivision will close for about four weeks beginning June 6, 2016, due to road construction.
Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics
This year’s annual St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday, June 10, will begin at 9 am in San Souci Plaza. Participants of all fitness levels are welcome to join in at the starting point at Mission BBQ.
Veterans Book Club Plans Discussions
A new book club for veterans has scheduled a book discussion of “If You Lived Here” at the Lexington Park Library on June 3.
