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!
GM Pool Will Close for Maintenance
The Great Mills Swimming Pool will close for seasonal maintenance Friday, May 10, through Friday, May 24. During this time, the pool’s air supported dome structure will be removed, converting the pool to an outdoor facility. Other seasonal maintenance and staff training also will take place while the pool is closed.
Colleges Partner for Dual Degree Program
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and College of Southern Maryland have partnered to provide a Dual Degree program enabling CSM students to complete a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in just five years.
Charges Dropped Against Fitzgerald CO
Former Fitzgerald CO Cmdr. Bryce Benson gives an 18-page rebuttal of charges against him regarding the 2017 collision with a merchant vessel that killed seven sailors. The Navy also dropped all criminal charges against Lt. Natalie Combs.
Region’s STEM Teachers Recognized
The school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties worked with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative to choose and honor 22 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.
Central Control Elusive for Navy’s Unmanned Systems
The increasingly diverse portfolio of the Navy’s unmanned systems is creating a jumble of control systems and creating problems for a force that hopes robot ships, aircraft, and submarines will help it regain a significant advantage over rivals China and Russia.
