College Plans Spring Transfer Fairs
The College of Southern Maryland will offer transfer fairs in February so students can meet representatives from a variety of colleges and universities, explore college majors and degree programs, and meet with CSM faculty all in one place.
Report Shows Slow Gain in Hourly Wages
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said the January 2019 jobs report reflects the worrying trend that wages are not rising, even in a tight labor market, and January saw the slowest gain in hourly wages in more than a year.
DoD Still at Risk of Cyber Intrusions
Fifty cybersecurity assessments of combatant commands and the military services by the Department of Defense reveal its missions and systems continue to be at risk of cyber intrusions, despite improvements in network defenses.
Local Skipper Helms Crew in Yacht Race
While most people spend the holidays with family and friends, Local Skipper Scott “Gus” Ward checked off a bucket-list item by racing in one of the world’s most prestigious yacht races.
Lighthouse Exhibit Opens in Piney Point
The “Offshore Lighthouses of the Potomac River” exhibit has opened at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park in Piney Point, MD.
From the Cap’n: Frozen Creeks; Foiled Hunters
It’s cold outdoors with frozen creeks, but the Cap’n offers a tale of hot tempered hunters foiled by an errant discharge to warm up the day with a little bit of lore …
Comment Sought for Lexington Manor Master Plan
Citizens of St. Mary’s County are invited to attend the Recreation and Parks Citizen Advisory Board’s February meeting and provide public comment on a Master Plan project targeted for the Lexington Manor property, located on Coral Drive, next to Lancaster Park.
Rare Moon & Earth Photo from Chinese Satellite
A Chinese satellite in lunar orbit captures an image of the far side of the Moon, with a tiny Earth hanging out in the background. A rare perspective of Moon and Earth.
The Tails of Br’er Rabbit on Stage at CSM
Bring the family or bring your friends to the College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Building to see “The Tails of Br’er Rabbit” this month.
VA Health Care Could Merge with DoD’s
Parts of the VA health care system are being considered for merging into the DoD health care system, potentially impacting 19 million military personnel, retirees, dependents, and vets.





















