US Warns of Sabotage in Persian Gulf
US warns sailors that “Iran or its proxies” could be targeting maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf.
Hoyer on Jobs Report: Wages Not Growing Fast Enough
The 2019 April jobs report, released May 3, shows a continuation of an economic trajectory that reaches back through 103 consecutive months of positive job growth. But these job figures don’t tell the whole story, as wages aren’t growing fast enough, says House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer.
US Downplays N. Korean Missile Tests
President Donald Trump is downplaying a series of recent missile tests by North Korea, saying he doesn’t consider the launches a setback amid stalled nuclear talks. South Korea believes they are in protest of the failed summit.
Eight Earn MedStar Scholarships
Eight students were honored earlier this month by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown with scholarships.
Professor Siciliano to Address College Graduates
Professor Richard Siciliano will be the keynote speaker at the College of Southern Maryland commencement May 17.
Shanahan Is Trump Choice for DefSec
President Donald Trump has made his choice for the next secretary of defense — Patrick Shanahan, who has held the position in an acting capacity since January.
St. Mary’s Releases New TechBook
The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development has released a new Technology Resource Book.
College Joins Achieving the Dream Network
College of Southern Maryland has joined the Achieving the Dream network to improve student success.
Enjoy a Night on Broadway at Three Notch
For the fourth year, The Newtowne Players will perform its “A Night on Broadway: Sight, Sound and Song” show. The show runs from May 10-19.
Catfish Becoming Dominant Species in Lower Potomac
Message From the Cap’n is a compilation of history, fishing advice, waterman, and weather insights, Chesapeake lore, and ordinary malarkey. This season’s highlight: More catfish in the Potomac than we’ve ever seen!
