CSM Announces December Events
The College of Southern Maryland has several events planned for December at the La Plata and Leonardtown campuses.
Hoyer Returns as House Democratic Whip
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer was elected Wednesday by acclamation as Democratic whip of the US House of Representatives.
Get One-On-One FAFSA Help at CSM
You know you want to go college, but do you know how you are going to pay for it? Get help with the process of applying for financial aid at the College of Southern Maryland’s workshops on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application.
Wind Turbines Near Military Installations Face More Opposition
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to curb installation of wind turbines near military installations, while in Kansas a bill has been filed to limit tax incentives for wind energy projects that encroach on military airspace surrounding Sheppard Air Force Base.
More Millennials See Themselves as Home Buyers
Millennials are gaining traction as potential home buyers. For those ready to explore first-time home ownership, Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. in California, MD, stands ready to help.
SMHEC Cinema Series Features ‘Theeb’
The Fall 2016 World Cinema Series is being presented at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, MD. There is free admission to the series. Showing at 6:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 8, will be “Theeb” by director Naji Abu Nowar.
DoD & White House Finally Quit Buying Russian Helos
The purchases of Russian Mi-17 helicopters for Afghanistan evaded economic sanctions on Russia. The $11.6 billion supplemental defense budget reportedly includes $264 million for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
TPP/ANA Briefing: Air Wing-Ship Integration and Interoperability
The TPP/ANA briefing on Air Wing-Ship Integration and Interoperabilitywill be held at a new venue — Bay District Volunteer Fire Department — Dec. 7, 2016 .
Maker’s Market a Must for Shoppers
There’s still time for some great holiday shopping. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center’s Maker’s Market will be held from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.
Sailors’ Personal Data Stolen
The personal data of more than 130,000 sailors in a re-enlistment approval database was stolen from a contractor’s laptop. The Navy said that a computer supporting a Navy contract was “compromised,” and that the names and Social Security numbers of 134,386 current and former sailors were accessed by unknown persons.
