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.
Peters Opens MD JSHS Symposium: “We’re Counting on You”
VADM Dean Peters, who knows his way around science and technology, praised the success of the participants in the Maryland Regional Competition of JSHS — the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium — and told them their talents are needed.
Jazz Concert: ‘Happening Now’ May 12
Jazz One, “Happening Now” is the latest installment of the College of Southern Maryland Ward Virts Concert Series. The free concert is set for 3 pm May 12 at the CSM Prince Frederick Campus in Building B.
2nd Fleet Readies for Baltic Sea Exercise
After the US Navy’s new 2nd Fleet stands up later this month, its commander will push the USS Mount Whitney command ship, along with dozens of other NATO vessels, into the Baltic Sea to direct a major exercise primarily to track and meet Russian maneuvers in the North Atlantic and the Arctic.
Gift of Life Flag Goes Up at Hospital
To celebrate National Donate Life Month, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown recently held its first flag-raising ceremony for The Living Legacy Foundation’s “Flags Across Maryland” initiative.
