Young Professionals Meet Up for Meteor Shower
A group of young professionals will be getting together on Saturday, Nov. 17, to get a great view of the Leonid Meteor Shower, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership.
Integrity of US Electoral Systems Put to the Test?
DoD sent cyber personnel to work with the Department of Homeland Security ahead of today’s voting in an effort to prevent or respond to election hacking attempts. Some experts remain concerned about the risk of foreign interference, vote hacking and fraud.
CSM Has Nursing Associate-to-Bachelor Pathway
Associate-To-Bachelor’s nursing degree pathways are available at CSM. These pathways, which include agreements with Frostburg State University and Stevenson University Online, give students the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s degree potentially faster and more affordably.
Who’s Who on St. George Island–“Baby Lena” Denny
Lena Marie “Baby Lena” Denny was a “Tom Boy,” growing up on St. George Island, who climbed the Silver Maple trees in her yard until Hurricane Hazel blew them down and missed the school bus on purpose to ice skate on the creek with her best buddy Tommy Poe.
Wrecked Plane Thought to Be 1940-50s Navy Aircraft
An Eastern Shore TV station news helicopter discovered what appears to be a crashed plane in the waters of Wroten Island in Dorchester County. The wreck site is surrounded by trees and marsh, so the only visibility is from above. A Navy underwater archaeologist believes the aircraft is from the 1940s or ’50s. It has NATC on the tail portion, according to the report.
County Honors TPP for Economic Contribution
The Patuxent Partnership was recognized by the St. Mary’s County commissioners during Economic Development Week Oct. 21-27 for the organization’s Economic Contribution to the county.
BECA Seeks Scholarships for 2019
St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance is seeking scholarships to add to its 2019 common application.
Thompson New Emergency Communications Chief
Christopher Thompson is the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services’ new chief of communications. He will serve as division manager, overseeing all 911/Communications Center personnel.
CSM Celebrates Its Diamond Decade
Members of the College of Southern Maryland Foundation, along with college faculty and staff, joined alumni and the entire Southern Maryland community to commemorate CSM’s 60th anniversary with a spirited “Diamond Decade Mania” bash Sept. 29, 2018.
St. Mary’s Hazardous Waste Collection Day Set
November 10, 2018, will be the day the St. Andrew’s Landfill hosts its fall Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The event takes place between 8 am and 4:30 pm.
