Juneteenth Sponsors Sought
Junteenth celebrates everything that freedom means to Americans: St. Mary’s 13th Annual African American Heritage Celebration, June 18, 2016, noon to 8 at John G. Lancaster Park, free and open to all.
Science, Math Teachers Honored by SMECO
Educators who are making a difference in the lives of children have been honored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
Industry Unhappy with Encore III Contract
The “lowest price, technically acceptable” basis for Encore III contracting is problematic, say contractor industry groups.
Big Fee Break Ahead for USDA Loans
A reduction in fees for the USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program is a big break for eligible home buyers.
Hoyer: Time to Strengthen Cybersecurity Defenses
Hoyer’s Info Tech Modernization Act to strengthen US cybersecurity defenses and protect the private information of taxpayers and program beneficiaries.
DefSec: Investments Continue in UAS Technology
Don’t count unmanned aerial systems out just yet. A Senate subcommittee hears that investments are still being made in the UAS technology despite the military’s shift to more advanced systems.
Connections Reading Set May 6
The Spring 2016 Connections literary magazine has been completed, and on May 6 several of the contributors will offer a special reading at 7:30 p.m. on the College of Southern Maryland La Plata campus in the Center for Business and Industry’s Dr. John M. Sine Conference Room (Room 103).
Ridge Elementary Robotics Team Wins World Design
The RES Rockets robotics team claimed the top award in their division for robot design at the 2016 VEX World Championship.
F-35B Jump Jet Set For Deployment Next Year
The F-35B jump-jet stealth fighter is scheduled for deployment late next year in the Western Pacific.
Dance, Music, Readings, & Art Open May at CSM
The College of Southern Maryland wraps up its spring season with a full array round-up of its varied art offerings at its La Plata, MD, campus.
