Students Earn Security+ Certification
As Tammie J. Thompson, a Waldorf resident, finished the CompTIA Security+ course at the College of Southern Maryland, she quickly found that the course successfully prepared her to earn Security+ certification, a valuable certification for information technology professionals which indicates mastery of foundational network security skills and knowledge.
Hoyer Views Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer led a bipartisan congressional delegation to see the devastation and recovery efforts in the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Florida Keys after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
F-35 Fleet Upkeep Becoming More Challenging
Upkeep of the F-35 JSF fleet will become more challenging as the Pentagon prepares for what the program’s manager has called a “tsunami” of new production.
CSM Alum Starts Nonprofit for Children
For Deb (Woolwine) Rigney, attending the College of Southern Maryland in the 1980s was a pivotal step in a life that has gone from playing collegiate volleyball to working to help children all over the world.
Phone Scam Targeting SMECO Customers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative was recently contacted by about 20 customer-members who received phone calls from scammers targeting businesses in the area.
County Collects Tons of Oyster Shells
Between June 2014 and December 2016, St. Mary’s County’s six convenience centers have collected 23.91 tons (or 683 bushels) of used oyster shells which are used as substrate on which to plant new oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
Annmarie Plans STEAM Event Nov. 12
Bring the whole family for hands-on investigations and incredible challenges made just for kids at Annmarie Gardens in Solomons. Preschool children and their families can learn and experience so many wonderful things at Full STEAM Ahead from 1 to 4 pm Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The event is free.
Behavioral Action Team Meets Nov. 10
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is planning a meeting of the Behavioral Health Action Team from 2 to 3:30 pm Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at the St. Mary’s County Health Department in Leonardtown.
Hoyer Fights for DREAM Act
Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer and University of Maryland President Dr. Wallace Loh recently worked together on an opinion article on the need to pass the DREAM Act to protect DREAMers and DACA students in Maryland.
Global Cinema Series Continues at SMHEC
The next film in the 2017 Global Cinema Series will be shown Dec. 14 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The film will start at 6:30 pm and will be introduced by Jim Bershon. Admission is free.
