May 4, 2024

Marketing, PR Staff Earn National Awards

Marketing

The marketing and community relations teams at the College of Southern Maryland have gained national recognition for excellence. CSM was honored for its efforts at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 1 conference in Newport, Rhode Island, in early November.

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New Goals Outlined for Navy’s Fleet

355-ship navy

The US Navy released a new fleet plan that calls for 355 ships, outlining an increase in the size of its high-end large surface combatant and attack submarine fleets but a modest increase in its amphibious ship fleet.

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Temps Go Down, Electric Bills Go Up

smeco temps go down

Winter is upon us. As the temperatures outside drop, electric bills rise. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative offers energy-saving tips.

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Students Train to Use Quadcopters

Quadcopters

Early in December, more than 75 Southern Maryland students, mentors, coaches, and parents gathered at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum to learn about a new quadcopter program, initiated by The Patuxent Partnership, for local high school students.

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Russia on Cyber Attack Accusations: Where’s the Proof?

Indicted for Hacking

A Russian government official says the US should prove Russia meddled in US elections or shut up about it.

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Take the Library Card Challenge

Library Card

Part of the ConnectED Library initiative, the goal of the challenge is to ensure every kindergarten through Grade 12 student across St. Mary’s County has a library card and knows how to use it to access learning resources available  at the public libraries.

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Deputies Help Parents With Secure Car Seats

Car seats

Rules on car seats can be convoluted, and making sure a seat is strapped properly into a car can be confusing. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is working with the community to ensure children are properly secured in car seats and that the public is aware of the rules in regard to age and size of the children. Regular safety seat inspections are scheduled at the office, and the latest was held Nov. 17, 2016.

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Exhibit Features Wide World of Pets

garden AMG

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons is hosting an exhibit — Fur, Feathers & Fins: Our Faithful Pets – through Jan. 29, 2017, in the museum’s newly opened Kay Daugherty Gallery.

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TPP Recruits Science Fair Sponsors & Volunteers

Science Fair Puts the Whiz in Kids

Sponsors and volunteers are needed to sign-up by Jan. 6, 2017 to support the St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair, coming up Jan. 20 and 21 at Great Mills High School in Lexington Park, MD.

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Cybersecurity Programs Start in January at SMHEC

Higher Education

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center recruits a new MA degree and graduate certificate program in cybersecurity.

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