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  34. <title>One Injured And Trapped After Rollover Crash In Mechanicsville</title>
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  39. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 14:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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  46. <p>MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – On May 4, 2024, at approximately 9:12 a.m., emergency personnel responded to northbound Three Notch Road in the area of North Sandgates Road for a serious motor vehicle accident.&#160; Crews arrived on the scene and found a single vehicle overturned on its roof with two occupants reportedly injured and one trapped. Firefighters extricated [&#8230;]</p>
  47. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/one-injured-and-trapped-after-rollover-crash-in-mechanicsville/">One Injured And Trapped After Rollover Crash In Mechanicsville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  53. <p><strong>MECHANICSVILLE, Md.</strong> – On May 4, 2024, at approximately 9:12 a.m., emergency personnel responded to northbound Three Notch Road in the area of North Sandgates Road for a serious motor vehicle accident.&nbsp;</p>
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  57. <p>Crews arrived on the scene and found a single vehicle overturned on its roof with two occupants reportedly injured and one trapped. Firefighters extricated the patient within 15 minutes.</p>
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  61. <p>EMS evaluated the patients on the scene and transported one patient to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment. The second patient refused further care.&nbsp;</p>
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  66. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/one-injured-and-trapped-after-rollover-crash-in-mechanicsville/">One Injured And Trapped After Rollover Crash In Mechanicsville</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  75. <title>20-Year-Old Woman Found Unconscious Inside Her Vehicle With Gunshot Wound In Prince George&#8217;s County</title>
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  88. <description><![CDATA[<figure><img width="640" height="452" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?fit=640%2C452&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Maryland Police tape" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?resize=400%2C283&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?fit=640%2C452&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  89. <p>HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting of a 20-year-old woman found inside her vehicle in Prince George’s County last night. The victim is identified as Nyah Strong Hairston, 20, of Largo, Maryland.&#160; Hairston was transported from the scene by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS personnel to the University of Maryland Capital Regional [&#8230;]</p>
  90. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/20-year-old-woman-found-with-gunshot-inside-her-vehicle-in-prince-georges-county/">20-Year-Old Woman Found Unconscious Inside Her Vehicle With Gunshot Wound In Prince George&#8217;s County</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  93. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="640" height="452" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?resize=640%2C452&#038;ssl=1" alt="20-Year-Old Woman Found With Gunshot Inside Her Vehicle In Prince George's County" class="wp-image-1075544" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?resize=400%2C283&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/police-line.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></figure></div>
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  96. <p><strong>HYATTSVILLE, Md. </strong>– Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting of a 20-year-old woman found inside her vehicle in Prince George’s County last night.</p>
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  100. <p>The victim is identified as Nyah Strong Hairston, 20, of Largo, Maryland.&nbsp; Hairston was transported from the scene by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS personnel to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Trauma Center for medical treatment.</p>
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  104. <p>Shortly before 10:45 pm last night, state troopers from the Forestville Barrack received a call reporting a vehicle off of the roadway in the area of southbound I-495 prior to Landover Road.&nbsp; Upon arrival at the scene, troopers found a gray Nissan Versa in a ditch.&nbsp; The driver was found unresponsive in the front seat.&nbsp;</p>
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  108. <p>Troopers were forced to break a window to make entry into the vehicle.&nbsp; Once inside, they were able to extract the driver and administer life-saving measures to include CPR. &nbsp;While providing medical treatment on the scene, EMS providers located an apparent gunshot wound.</p>
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  112. <p>State Police investigators from the Homicide Unit and Criminal Enforcement Division responded to conduct the investigation.&nbsp; Maryland State Police crime scene technicians responded and processed the scene for evidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  116. <p>Anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have information regarding the person or persons responsible is urged to contact Maryland State Police at (443) 829-9227.&nbsp; Callers may remain anonymous.&nbsp;</p>
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  120. <p>Additional assistance in this ongoing investigation is being provided by the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.&nbsp; Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to the scene to assist with road closures.</p>
  121. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/20-year-old-woman-found-with-gunshot-inside-her-vehicle-in-prince-georges-county/">20-Year-Old Woman Found Unconscious Inside Her Vehicle With Gunshot Wound In Prince George&#8217;s County</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  130. <title>Pro Wrestling Returns To Waldorf On June 29</title>
  131. <link>https://thebaynet.com/pro-wrestling-returns-to-waldorf-on-june-29/</link>
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  134. <dc:creator><![CDATA[JJ Atchison]]></dc:creator>
  135. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 11:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  144. <description><![CDATA[<figure><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Pro Wrestling Returns To Waldorf On June 29" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-8.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  145. <p>WALDORF, Md. &#8211; Assault Wrestling Alliance (AWA) returns to Waldorf on June 29th with Brutality Reigns! This will be an action-packed show where all matches will be featured in a steel cage! Located at the Unique Sports Academy in Waldorf, the show will feature all of AWA’s stars including AWA World Heavyweight Champion Vladimir Koloff, [&#8230;]</p>
  146. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/pro-wrestling-returns-to-waldorf-on-june-29/">Pro Wrestling Returns To Waldorf On June 29</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  152. <p><strong>WALDORF, Md. &#8211; </strong>Assault Wrestling Alliance (AWA) returns to Waldorf on June 29th with Brutality Reigns! This will be an action-packed show where all matches will be featured in a steel cage!</p>
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  156. <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="780" height="360" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=780%2C360&#038;ssl=1" alt="Pro Wrestling Returns To Waldorf On June 29" class="wp-image-1110704" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=1024%2C473&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=768%2C355&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=1536%2C710&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=1200%2C554&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=1568%2C724&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=2000%2C924&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=400%2C185&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?resize=706%2C326&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/440981044_471335295238292_672363063502824030_n-1024x473.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: Assault Wrestling Alliance via Facebook</figcaption></figure></div>
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  159. <p>Located at the Unique Sports Academy in Waldorf, the show will feature all of AWA’s stars including AWA World Heavyweight Champion Vladimir Koloff, AWA Merciless Champion FUNNYBONE, AWA Open Challenge Champion Manny LO, AWA TV Champion RJ “Muthaflippin” Morgan, and all of AWA&#8217;s top stars!</p>
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  163. <p>Since 2021, AWA has been Southern Maryland’s premiere professional wrestling company, hosting many shows throughout the year and entertaining the local community.</p>
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  167. <p>AWA’s founder and owner, Don Dorsey, has always been a fan of pro wrestling. When COVID-19 hit, it inspired him to finally take that step to start his own promotion to help bring some positivity to the community.</p>
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  171. <p>Dorsey stated that he brought AWA to Southern Maryland to help entertain the kids in the community and give them something to do.</p>
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  175. <p>“There’s not much here for kids to do in Southern Maryland,” Dorsey told The BayNet. “I’m pro kids, families, and so forth. So, my goal was to bring it here locally and make it affordable for families who can’t afford to see WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) or AEW (All Elite Wrestling).”</p>
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  179. <p>Tickets for Brutality Reigns are on sale now! Purchase tickets by clicking <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awa-brutality-reigns-tickets-890623929147?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3hHeZMdgkgnWHKHTUh3dux7eR3iXx66hyZlg1lQfr3PjlkoGM4qkdHcLc_aem_AXK9NC6cWsy0GDi2qOJ2IVme-ld_z429zkAZD0b6DhlqUlOdJOGcWgXcEEbUYbGCDSzuDJEsrrY88wJEsO0Zeg-Y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>
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  183. <p>Doors open at 4:15 p.m. with a bell time of 5 p.m.</p>
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  187. <p>You can follow AWA on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/assaultwrestlin?s=21&amp;t=02eAEwSrtEtFrouJQhV3nQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>,<a href="https://instagram.com/assault_wrestling_alliance?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070854756902&amp;mibextid=LQQJ4d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>.</p>
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  192. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/pro-wrestling-returns-to-waldorf-on-june-29/">Pro Wrestling Returns To Waldorf On June 29</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  201. <title>Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Three New Board Of Directors</title>
  202. <link>https://thebaynet.com/leadership-southern-maryland-welcomes-three-new-board-of-directors/</link>
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  205. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leadership Southern Maryland]]></dc:creator>
  206. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 11:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  214. <description><![CDATA[<figure><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Three New Board Of Directors" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?w=1066&amp;ssl=1 1066w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  215. <p>LEONARDTOWN, Md. -In its April meeting, the Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors appointed James Bolin, LSM ‘21; Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq., LSM ‘22; and Patricia Stine, LSM ‘22 as new board members. James Bolin is vice president of operations at KBR, a defense contracting company that supports the US Department of Defense (DoD) and [&#8230;]</p>
  216. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/leadership-southern-maryland-welcomes-three-new-board-of-directors/">Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Three New Board Of Directors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  218. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Three New Board Of Directors" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?w=1066&amp;ssl=1 1066w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Southern-Maryland-Welcomes-Three-New-Board-Of-Directors.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  219. <p><strong>LEONARDTOWN, Md. </strong>-In its April meeting, the Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors appointed James Bolin, LSM ‘21; Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq., LSM ‘22; and Patricia Stine, LSM ‘22 as new board members.</p>
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  223. <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1" alt="James Bolin" class="wp-image-1110642" style="width:377px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?resize=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?resize=400%2C533&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bolin.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">James Bolin</figcaption></figure></div>
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  226. <p>James Bolin is vice president of operations at KBR, a defense contracting company that supports the US Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies. After serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retiring from VX-20 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in 2005, Bolin continued DoD support as a contract flight test officer with KBR (Wyle). He quickly transitioned to management and now leads a division that comprises approximately 1,000 personnel across the United States. Bolin has a Master of Science degree in systems engineering from Southern Methodist University. He serves on the board of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance and resides in St. Mary’s County.</p>
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  230. <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="734" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2.jpg?resize=734%2C1024&#038;ssl=1" alt="Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq." class="wp-image-1110641" style="width:367px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2.jpg?resize=734%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 734w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2.jpg?resize=215%2C300&amp;ssl=1 215w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1071&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2.jpg?resize=400%2C558&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2.jpg?resize=706%2C985&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2.jpg?w=1046&amp;ssl=1 1046w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moore-Lee-2-734x1024.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq.</figcaption></figure></div>
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  233. <p>Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq., is an attorney, mediator, and part owner of an investment club and a real estate investment company. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the District of Columbia and a Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. Moore Lee serves as member of the Charles County Board of Education and as vice chair of the American Bar Association’s GP, Solo and Small Firm Division’s Women’s Initiative Network and Judiciary Committees. She is also the Region IV Treasurer of the National Bar Association and Recording Secretary of the Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Moore Lee is a Diamond Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she was also elected to the Eastern Regional Nominating Committee.&nbsp;She resides in Charles County with her husband Jonathan and their three children, Gabrielle, Jonathan Junior, and Jackson.</p>
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  237. <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="266" height="256" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stine.jpg?resize=266%2C256&#038;ssl=1" alt="Patricia Stine" class="wp-image-1110640" style="width:347px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stine.jpg?w=266&amp;ssl=1 266w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stine.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stine.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w" sizes="(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Patricia Stine</figcaption></figure></div>
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  240. <p>Patricia Stine, Executive Director of Pure Play Every Day, Inc., is dedicated to helping children thrive emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. Throughout her more than 30-year career as a play environment designer, preschool teacher, curriculum developer, administrator and entrepreneur, Stine has focused on empowering others to give children an abundance of playfully engaging learning opportunities. She co-founded the nonprofit Pure Play Every Day, Inc., in 2017 to bring open-ended, self-directed play, using loose parts, to children at community events. She also provides workshops for adults to help them understand the benefits and value of play for children. Stine advocates for children as a Play Ambassador for the U.S. Play Coalition, Outreach Chairman for the Charles County Early Childhood Advisory Council, and member of the Charles County Commission for Women. She resides in Charles County.</p>
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  244. <p><a href="https://www.leadershipsomd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM)</a>&nbsp;is a nonprofit community leadership development organization that connects, educates, and inspires a diverse group of Southern Maryland executives and emerging leaders to forge collaborations that address community needs in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties. We support Southern Maryland individuals and organizations in achieving their full potential through continuous development of leadership competencies, reduction of degrees of separation, and capacity to generate solutions to regional challenges.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/executive-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSM’s flagship Executive Program</a>&nbsp;is an interactive and life-enriching nine- month, &#8220;behind-the-scenes&#8221; experience designed to enhance the collaborative abilities of our region&#8217;s top senior professionals. For the best and brightest new talent, the&nbsp;<a href="https://leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP)</a>, is a six-month immersive experience that helps early- to mid-career professionals expand their teamwork skills while creating meaningful connections with a powerful network of distinguished trailblazers.&nbsp;For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leadershipsomd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.leadershipsomd.org</a>.</p>
  245. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/leadership-southern-maryland-welcomes-three-new-board-of-directors/">Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Three New Board Of Directors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  254. <title>Letter To The Editor: Objective Assessment &#8211; Judge Amy Is The Right Choice</title>
  255. <link>https://thebaynet.com/letter-to-the-editor-objective-assessment-judge-amy-is-the-right-choice/</link>
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  259. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  270. <p>The following opinion piece was submitted by Matthew Burgan. I’ve never really put much thought or concern into who sits on the Circuit Court bench, I suppose I always took the position that a Judge is a Judge, who cares who it is. But as an individual who was born and raised in St. Mary’s [&#8230;]</p>
  271. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/letter-to-the-editor-objective-assessment-judge-amy-is-the-right-choice/">Letter To The Editor: Objective Assessment &#8211; Judge Amy Is The Right Choice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  274. <p><strong><em>The following opinion piece was submitted by Matthew Burgan.</em></strong></p>
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  277.  
  278. <p>I’ve never really put much thought or concern into who sits on the Circuit Court bench, I suppose I always took the position that a Judge is a Judge, who cares who it is. But as an individual who was born and raised in St. Mary’s and has continued to witness our once peaceful community diluted by growing crime rates, it seemed like the right time to actually educate myself on the position and the way it impacts our County.&nbsp;</p>
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  282. <p>Turns out the Circuit Court Judge position has a MAJOR impact on the safety of our community. I’ve personally sat in murder trials and spoken with friends/family who have served as jurors during criminal cases. The Circuit Court Judge is solely responsible for not only ensuring a fair trial but educating the jurors on how to properly execute their duties and responsibilities as well as establishing fair sentences when/if the defendant is found guilty. That’s a huge responsibility with a huge impact on the safety and security of our community.</p>
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  286. <p>So, when comparing the two candidates it was important to assess who was the most qualified for the position before randomly clicking a box at the poles. Initially I didn’t know either Judge Amy or Ms. Armitage but the more I actually researched the more the disparity in qualification between the two became evident.&nbsp;</p>
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  290. <p>Let’s take an objective look at the qualifications and experience of Ms. Armitage.&nbsp;At a recent candidate’s forum she was asked how many jury trials she has handled, she failed to reply stating &#8220;It&#8217;s not the quantity it&#8217;s the quality&#8221;.&nbsp;I would genuinely like to know, Ms. Armitage, how many, if any, jury trials have you handled? The practical application of the position you’re running for is incredibly important. Theoretical knowledge just isn’t enough.</p>
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  293.  
  294. <p>When asked if she&#8217;s tried <em>any</em> criminal jury trials, Ms. Armitage admitted that she has NEVER had a criminal jury trial.&nbsp;Yes, you read that correctly, Ms. Armitage has NEVER had a criminal jury trial, and yet criminal jury trials are a significant portion of what a Circuit Court Judge handles.</p>
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  298. <p>Let&#8217;s take that one step further, in a recent review of the Maryland Judiciary Case Search it was found that Ms. Armitage has only handled TWO criminal cases in her entire career, both of which were in the District Court in the early 1990s and in both cases, her clients plead guilty and never went to trial. So, Sue Ann Armitage would like to be a judge but has NEVER participated in a criminal jury trial.&nbsp;Further, Ms. Armitage refused to answer even how many <em>civil </em>jury trials she has had but stated, “Criminal and civil jury trials are the same and the rules of evidence are the same.”&nbsp;I invite EVERY attorney in our county to respond and let us know if criminal and civil jury trials and rules of evidence are the same. &nbsp;</p>
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  302. <p>As stated earlier, without a single criminal trial under her belt, and essentially no jury trial experience, Ms. Armitage is NOT qualified to be a Circuit Court Judge.&nbsp;Yes, Ms. Armitage “knows her way around a courtroom” and she is a master negotiator, (ask anyone she has opposed in court) but just as I wouldn’t let an ophthalmologist perform open heart surgery on myself or a loved one, we cannot allow a candidate with objectively ZERO criminal trial experience take the bench, failing to properly apply the rules of evidence and thereby allow criminals to be set free while she learns the ropes, at the expense and safety of our county.</p>
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  306. <p>To make sure the voters of our county are clear about this judicial race, we have an accomplished family lawyer (Sue Ann Armitage) who applied for the position of Magistrate (which handles 80% of the family law cases filed in Circuit Court) in 2020 and did not get the position because our current Magistrate, Kevin Hill, was determined to be the more qualified candidate, <em>even though</em> Family Law is Ms. Armitage’s specialty.&nbsp;</p>
  307.  
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  309.  
  310. <p>A year later, in the fall of 2021, having been passed over for the position of Magistrate, Ms. Armitage applied for the position of Circuit Court Judge.&nbsp; After a very thorough vetting process and countless interviews, it was determined that our current Judge, Amy Lorenzini, was the most experienced and qualified candidate. It’s easy for me to admit I am no expert when it comes to proficiently appointing a judge, so thus it’s easy to take the position that the experts know what they’re doing, and if they chose Judge Lorenzini of Ms Armitage, there has to be a reason…&nbsp;</p>
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  314. <p>As I continued to do research, Judge Lorenzini’s selection was not a surprise considering her depth of diverse experience, including service as a criminal prosecutor, decades as a criminal defense attorney and civil litigator in every area of the law such as corporate, contracts, employment, real property, land use and all types of family law matters. Despite having now been passed over for two judicial positions in less than two years, Ms. Armitage has paid her $50 (as any Maryland attorney who lives in St. Mary’s County can do) and she is trying now to win by popular vote. &nbsp;</p>
  315.  
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  318. <p>Ms. Armitage’s campaign is based upon her claims that she&#8217;s more qualified than Judge Amy Lorenzini because St. Mary’s is “HER county” and because she is &#8220;from the county&#8221;.  When I heard that at the forum I’ll admit that really irked me. Ours is a military community with new families coming in every year. To take the position that their contribution to our County is diluted by the fact they aren’t “from the county” is downright offensive. In all reality, last I checked, St. Mary’s is OUR county, one in which I feel privileged to live.  You only need to watch the first six minutes of the recent Candidate’s Forum to see what I’m talking about and to get a pretty good idea of the judicial temperament of each candidate.  Here is a weblink &#8211; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=pYC8lDlW24dCcKXq&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2LSbO44PxHC3GdLaNRSqIv-4-WV1VsZK4_2oy8Hn4LJbx6B-ZJjN6Zsxk_aem_Adl5KCmbmM8M3a2WUZ8AQVpKfL7CSk1WeTvPgUorrkZ_nYmlFmrGR8cmTzs9e8u3y4XxQz8NisSiyhDe6TECrDAz&amp;v=j9c0LmYKQ-o&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=pYC8lDlW24dCcKXq&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2LSbO44PxHC3GdLaNRSqIv-4-WV1VsZK4_2oy8Hn4LJbx6B-ZJjN6Zsxk_aem_Adl5KCmbmM8M3a2WUZ8AQVpKfL7CSk1WeTvPgUorrkZ_nYmlFmrGR8cmTzs9e8u3y4XxQz8NisSiyhDe6TECrDAz&amp;v=j9c0LmYKQ-o&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> </p>
  319.  
  320.  
  321.  
  322. <p>Over the past two years, Judge Amy Lorenzini has been an effective and efficient Judge.&nbsp; She has handled hundreds of cases and dozens of jury trials. Judge Lorenzini has proven to be the type of Judge that St. Mary’s County needs to keep our community safe.&nbsp; Despite what Ms. Armitage would like you to believe, every sentence handed down by Judge Lorenzini has been appropriate and reflective of the circumstances and the associated crime(s). Check her record, many of the sentences handed down by Judge Lorenzini go beyond the state’s sentencing guidelines; some have been challenged but none have been overturned, confirming her own statement that she is the “Fair but Firm” jurist that St. Mary’s County needs to keep as our Circuit Court Judge.</p>
  323.  
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  325.  
  326. <p>At the end of the day, Ms. Armitage is an amazing family law attorney and Judge Lorenzini is an amazing Circuit Court Judge, that’s what should be reflected when we go to the polls in the next two weeks.</p>
  327. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/letter-to-the-editor-objective-assessment-judge-amy-is-the-right-choice/">Letter To The Editor: Objective Assessment &#8211; Judge Amy Is The Right Choice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  336. <title>&#8216;A&#8217; School IPT Advances Virtual Paint Simulator Training Systems</title>
  337. <link>https://thebaynet.com/a-school-ipt-advances-virtual-paint-simulator-training-systems/</link>
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  340. <dc:creator><![CDATA[NAVAIR News]]></dc:creator>
  341. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  350. <description><![CDATA[<figure><img width="605" height="326" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?fit=605%2C326&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="&#039;A&#039; School IPT Advances Virtual Paint Simulator Training Systems" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?w=605&amp;ssl=1 605w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?resize=400%2C216&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?fit=605%2C326&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  351. <p>NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. &#8212; The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office (PMA-205) “A” School Integrated Product Team (IPT) provided a rapid, cost effective, and improved solution for upgrading aging “A” School Virtual Paint Simulator (VPS) training systems using state-of-the-art virtual reality technology.   “I commend the “A” School IPT for [&#8230;]</p>
  352. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/a-school-ipt-advances-virtual-paint-simulator-training-systems/">&#8216;A&#8217; School IPT Advances Virtual Paint Simulator Training Systems</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  354. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img width="605" height="326" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?fit=605%2C326&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="&#039;A&#039; School IPT Advances Virtual Paint Simulator Training Systems" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?w=605&amp;ssl=1 605w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?resize=400%2C216&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-3.jpg?fit=605%2C326&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure><div class="wp-block-image">
  355. <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="317" height="158" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-1.jpg?resize=317%2C158&#038;ssl=1" alt="The Virtual Paint Simulator uses virtual reality goggles, sensors and valve index hand controllers to teach students the skills needed to paint aircraft and aircraft panels." class="wp-image-1110651" style="width:546px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-1.jpg?w=317&amp;ssl=1 317w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-1.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-1.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-1.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w" sizes="(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Virtual Paint Simulator uses virtual reality goggles, sensors and valve index hand controllers to teach students the skills needed to paint aircraft and aircraft panels.</figcaption></figure></div>
  356.  
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  358. <p><strong>NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md.</strong> &#8212; The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office (PMA-205) “A” School Integrated Product Team (IPT) provided a rapid, cost effective, and improved solution for upgrading aging “A” School Virtual Paint Simulator (VPS) training systems using state-of-the-art virtual reality technology.  </p>
  359.  
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  361.  
  362. <p>“I commend the “A” School IPT for their dedication and hard work, providing effective training solutions to CNATT [Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training], resulting in a reduction of costs, and an increase in proficiency for students utilizing the training facilities,” stated Capt. Kevin McGee, PMA-205 program manager.</p>
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  366. <p>Nearly a decade ago, the CNATT headquarters (HQ), located in Pensacola, acquired three VPS systems used at three separate CNATT sites. Delivering the legacy VPS systems to the three initial sites significantly reduced training costs by eliminating much of the consumable materials for training such as paint, preparation, and cleanup materials. The time saved also increased student throughput and proficiency. As a result, CNATT HQ wanted to expand the use of the VPS systems into five additional training facilities.&nbsp;</p>
  367.  
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  369. <div class="wp-block-image">
  370. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="207" height="480" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-2.png?resize=207%2C480&#038;ssl=1" alt="The VPS connects to a Pressure Feed Mach 1 spray gun to provide a realistic painting experience, allowing students to use the exact spray gun also used in the Fleet." class="wp-image-1110652" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-2.png?w=207&amp;ssl=1 207w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-2.png?resize=129%2C300&amp;ssl=1 129w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-2.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VPS-photo-2.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w" sizes="(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The VPS connects to a Pressure Feed Mach 1 spray gun to provide a realistic painting experience, allowing students to use the exact spray gun also used in the Fleet.</figcaption></figure></div>
  371.  
  372.  
  373. <p>Components on the original VPS systems were beginning to fail more regularly, and replacement parts were becoming more difficult to obtain. &nbsp;At the time the team began this acquisition effort, CNATT HQ noted that instructors would be unable to implement required paint and finish courses within an estimated 18 months. The team was aware that speed of delivery, as well as financial responsibility, would be critical in meeting the needs of the CNATT school house.</p>
  374.  
  375.  
  376.  
  377. <p>The “A” School IPT met this need by providing a state-of-the-art, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that could be rapidly deployed. Knowing the current VPS system was a COTS product, the team used this to their advantage. The updated VPS system was also a COTS solution, allowing them to utilize the appropriate reduced Information Assurance processes for COTS materials.</p>
  378.  
  379.  
  380.  
  381. <p>The team quickly developed specifications that met training requirements and created the relevant abbreviated contracting documentation. In addition, the IPT implemented parallel efforts to develop and produce required documentation. These approaches resulted in a contract award only nine months from project initiation.</p>
  382.  
  383.  
  384.  
  385. <p>In the next six months, the contractor finalized the state-of-the-art VPS design and completed the first full installation of the updated VPS system. &nbsp;Within 20 months from project initiation, all eight systems were delivered to various worldwide CNATT locations and designated as Ready for Training.</p>
  386.  
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  388.  
  389. <p>“We are incredibly proud of the work being done by the &#8216;A&#8217; School IPT,” said Martin Negron, General Training program manager. “The team met their goals while utilizing a competitive acquisition strategy, reducing program costs. These new VPS trainers provide improved operational training across eight sites worldwide, and initial feedback from the instructors has been extremely positive noting enhanced device capabilities and improved student knowledge and proficiency.”</p>
  390.  
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  392.  
  393. <p>The “A” School IPT streamlined the acquisition process to deliver the training capability as quickly and judiciously as possible. &nbsp;Due to this successful effort, the eight CNATT facilities will hold 88 VPS classes to train the student load in fiscal year 2024, saving $125,840 and 167.2 gallons of paint. This savings represents a 33% return on investment continued annually.&nbsp;</p>
  394. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/a-school-ipt-advances-virtual-paint-simulator-training-systems/">&#8216;A&#8217; School IPT Advances Virtual Paint Simulator Training Systems</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  403. <title>African Diaspora Festival Set For May 11, 2024</title>
  404. <link>https://thebaynet.com/african-diaspora-festival-set-for-may-11-2024/</link>
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  407. <dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Annapolis]]></dc:creator>
  408. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  415. <description><![CDATA[<figure><img width="1024" height="511" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?fit=1024%2C511&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="African Diaspora Festival Set For May 11, 2024" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?w=1544&amp;ssl=1 1544w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?resize=1024%2C511&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?resize=768%2C383&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?resize=1536%2C766&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?resize=1200%2C598&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?resize=400%2C199&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?resize=706%2C352&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438300971_122106407090291268_590564360646488667_n532145.jpg?fit=1024%2C511&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  416. <p>ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The African Diaspora Festival 2024 will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at People’s Park and on Calvert Street in the Annapolis Arts District. The event is a celebration of the progress that people of African descent have made throughout the world and specifically, in [&#8230;]</p>
  417. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/african-diaspora-festival-set-for-may-11-2024/">African Diaspora Festival Set For May 11, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  423. <p><strong>ANNAPOLIS, Md. </strong>– The African Diaspora Festival 2024 will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at People’s Park and on Calvert Street in the Annapolis Arts District. The event is a celebration of the progress that people of African descent have made throughout the world and specifically, in Maryland. </p>
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  427. <p>“The African Diaspora Festival is about celebrating the huge contribution that people of African&nbsp;descent have&nbsp;made to America and to Annapolis,” said Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. “We are all made richer when we acknowledge and honor the stories, resiliency, and the vital role people of African descent have played in our community.”</p>
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  431. <p>The African Diaspora Festival is a family-friendly, free, multi-generational event hosted by the City of Annapolis Mayor’s Office in partnership with DMV and Beyond, LLC. The Festival will feature art, culture, entertainment, food, music, and vendors, representing African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, and African ethnic groups. Some of local talent that will be performing at the event are Prosperity Band, Project 360, Lacegodd, Pocket 3, and more. &nbsp;The 2024 Festival marks the seventh year of the African Diaspora Festival.</p>
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  435. <p>For more information about sponsors or vendors, email Adetola Ajayi at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aoajayi@annapolis.gov">aoajayi@annapolis.gov</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:theafricandiasporafestival@gmail.com">theafricandiasporafestival@gmail.com</a>. &nbsp;</p>
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  439. <p><strong>ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING:&nbsp;</strong>Calvert Street between Northwest Street and West Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. &nbsp;Please follow Annapolis Police Direction for detours.&nbsp;</p>
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  443. <p>Paid parking is available at City garages including Gott’s (45 Northwest St.), Knighton (1A Colonial Ave.), Park Place (1 Park Place) and Hillman (150 Duke of Gloucester) and Whitmore Garage (37 Clay Street). On weekends, parking is free at Calvert Street Garage (19 St. Johns Street).&nbsp;</p>
  444. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/african-diaspora-festival-set-for-may-11-2024/">African Diaspora Festival Set For May 11, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  453. <title>Teacher Appreciation Week: 5 Ways to Say &#8216;Thank You&#8217; To Educators</title>
  454. <link>https://thebaynet.com/teacher-appreciation-week-5-ways-to-say-thank-you-to-educators/</link>
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  458. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  467. <p>As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, it&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to express gratitude and admiration for the educators who play a vital role in our community. This year, which falls during the week of May 6, consider showing your appreciation in meaningful and thoughtful ways. Here are five ideas to get you started: Teacher Appreciation Week [&#8230;]</p>
  468. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/teacher-appreciation-week-5-ways-to-say-thank-you-to-educators/">Teacher Appreciation Week: 5 Ways to Say &#8216;Thank You&#8217; To Educators</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  471. <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="780" height="519" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash.jpg?resize=780%2C519&#038;ssl=1" alt="Teacher Appreciation Week: 5 Ways to Say 'Thank You' To Educators" class="wp-image-1110679" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1363&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C798&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C1043&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1331&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C470&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cdc-gsRi9cWCIB0-unsplash-1024x681.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@cdc?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash">CDC</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/people-sitting-on-blue-carpet-gsRi9cWCIB0?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div>
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  474. <p>As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, it&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to express gratitude and admiration for the educators who play a vital role in our community. This year, which falls during the week of May 6, consider showing your appreciation in meaningful and thoughtful ways. Here are five ideas to get you started:</p>
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  479. <li><strong>Handwritten Notes:</strong> A heartfelt note can brighten any teacher&#8217;s day. Take the time to write a personalized message expressing your gratitude for their dedication and hard work. Share specific instances where their teaching made a difference in your life or the lives of others. Handwritten notes have a personal touch that can truly make a teacher feel valued and appreciated.</li>
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  483. <li><strong>Gifts of Appreciation:</strong> Consider giving a small gift as a token of appreciation. It could be something as simple as a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, or a gift card to their favorite coffee shop. Alternatively, you could pool resources with other students or parents to purchase a larger gift, such as classroom supplies or a book for their professional development.</li>
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  487. <li><strong>Volunteer Your Time:</strong> Offer to help out in the classroom or assist with extracurricular activities. Teachers often have numerous tasks on their plate, and having an extra pair of hands can be a tremendous help. Whether it&#8217;s organizing materials, grading papers, or supervising students, your willingness to volunteer your time shows that you value their efforts and want to support them in any way you can.</li>
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  491. <li><strong>Public Recognition:</strong> Take to social media or school newsletters to publicly recognize and celebrate your teachers. Share a brief message highlighting their contributions and why you appreciate them. Encourage others to join in expressing their gratitude, creating a wave of positivity and recognition for all the teachers in your community.</li>
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  495. <li><strong>Acts of Kindness:</strong> Sometimes, the simplest gestures can have the greatest impact. Take the time to say &#8220;thank you&#8221; whenever you see your teachers throughout the week. Hold the door open for them, offer to carry their books, or simply greet them with a smile. These small acts of kindness may seem insignificant, but they can go a long way in making teachers feel appreciated and valued.</li>
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  500. <p>Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication, passion, and hard work of educators everywhere. By showing your appreciation in thoughtful ways, you not only brighten their day but also reaffirm the importance of their role in shaping the future. So, let&#8217;s take this week to celebrate and honor the teachers who inspire us every day.</p>
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  514. <title>16 CCPS Schools Achieve Green Schools Status</title>
  515. <link>https://thebaynet.com/16-ccps-schools-achieve-green-schools-status/</link>
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  518. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles County Public Schools]]></dc:creator>
  519. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
  520. <category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
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  525. <description><![CDATA[<figure><img width="512" height="429" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?fit=512%2C429&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="16 CCPS Schools Achieve Green Schools Status" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?resize=400%2C335&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?fit=512%2C429&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  526. <p>LA PLATA, Md. &#8211; The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) recently recertified Berry Elementary School, Henry E. Lackey High School and Thomas Stone High School as 2024 Maryland Green Schools. Eight other schools achieved Sustainable Schools level by MAEOE this year. Gale-Bailey Elementary School achieved Sustainable Bronze level due to the schools’ [&#8230;]</p>
  527. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/16-ccps-schools-achieve-green-schools-status/">16 CCPS Schools Achieve Green Schools Status</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  529. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img width="512" height="429" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?fit=512%2C429&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="16 CCPS Schools Achieve Green Schools Status" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?resize=400%2C335&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?fit=512%2C429&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure><div class="wp-block-image">
  530. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="512" height="429" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?resize=512%2C429&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1110648" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?resize=400%2C335&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greenschools-ccps-2024.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></figure></div>
  531.  
  532.  
  533. <p><strong>LA PLATA, Md. </strong>&#8211; The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) recently recertified Berry Elementary School, Henry E. Lackey High School and Thomas Stone High School as 2024 Maryland Green Schools. Eight other schools achieved Sustainable Schools level by MAEOE this year. Gale-Bailey Elementary School achieved Sustainable Bronze level due to the schools’ participation and support of the Green Schools program for 18 years. </p>
  534.  
  535.  
  536.  
  537. <p>Schools must apply every four years to retain Green Schools status and this year 16 CCPS schools have the status. This is a 12% increase from 2023. The CCPS schools that have the status include Arthur Middleton, Berry, Dr. James Craik, Gale-Bailey, J.C. Parks and William B. Wade elementary schools; Theodore G. Davis, John Hanson, General Smallwood, Piccowaxen, Milton M. Somers middle schools; Henry E. Lackey, North Point, St. Charles, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools; and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center.</p>
  538.  
  539.  
  540.  
  541. <p>The Maryland Green School program honors schools for their commitment to developing stewards of the Earth and reducing environmental impacts. The theme for this year is Healing Ourselves as We Heal the Earth. The program “provides a platform for schools to present environmental literacy and student connections to academics and their local environment,” Laura Johnson Collard, executive director of MAEOE, said. &nbsp;</p>
  542.  
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  544.  
  545. <p>The Green School application process takes two years to complete and requires schools to demonstrate efforts to integrate sustainable practices, classroom integration of environmental issues, conservation practices and examples of existing community partnerships to enhance environmental learning. Schools must apply for recertification every four years and continue to demonstrate environmental education efforts.&nbsp;</p>
  546.  
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  549. <p>The Maryland Green Schools program also is aligned with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goals and supports the Maryland State Department of Education graduation requirements. Thirty-four percent of schools in Maryland have active Green Schools, and 45 Green Centers.&nbsp;</p>
  550.  
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  553. <p>MAEOE will celebrate Green Schools and Green Centers at the 25<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;annual Maryland Green School Youth Summit set for May 30 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.maeoe.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.maeoe.org</a>&nbsp;for information on the Green Schools program.&nbsp;</p>
  554. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/16-ccps-schools-achieve-green-schools-status/">16 CCPS Schools Achieve Green Schools Status</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  563. <title>Memorial Service To Be Held For James E. Richmond</title>
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  568. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  578. <description><![CDATA[<figure><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Memorial Service To Be Held For James E. Richmond" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure>
  579. <p>WALDORF, Md. &#8211; A memorial service will be held for James E. Richmond on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the James E. Richmond Science Center at St. Charles High School. The service will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Richmond, a longtime educator and former Superintendent, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. [&#8230;]</p>
  580. <p>The post <a href="https://thebaynet.com/memorial-service-to-be-held-for-james-e-richmond/">Memorial Service To Be Held For James E. Richmond</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thebaynet.com">The BayNet</a>.</p>
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  582. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Memorial Service To Be Held For James E. Richmond" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2-5.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1&amp;w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure><div class="wp-block-image">
  583. <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="731" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n.jpg?resize=731%2C1024&#038;ssl=1" alt="Memorial Service To Be Held For James E. Richmond" class="wp-image-1110685" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n.jpg?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 731w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n.jpg?resize=768%2C1076&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n.jpg?resize=400%2C560&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n.jpg?resize=706%2C989&amp;ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/thebaynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438259927_956721546457730_2466863831977611941_n-731x1024.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: Charles County Public Schools via Facebook</figcaption></figure></div>
  584.  
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  586. <p><strong>WALDORF, Md. &#8211; </strong>A memorial service will be held for James E. Richmond on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the James E. Richmond Science Center at St. Charles High School. The service will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.</p>
  587.  
  588.  
  589.  
  590. <p><a href="https://thebaynet.com/former-ccps-superintendent-james-e-richmond-passes-away/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Richmond, a longtime educator and former Superintendent, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024</a>.</p>
  591.  
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  594. <p>Beginning as a classroom teacher in 1966, Richmond’s journey took him through various roles within the school system, including principal and director of supervision and curriculum. His ascent to Superintendent in 1997 marked the beginning of a transformative era for CCPS.</p>
  595.  
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  597.  
  598. <p>According to a release from CCPS, Richmond’s leadership style was hands-on and visionary. He was known for his dedication to every child’s well-being, often seen interacting with students and advocating for their academic and personal growth. His initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps, particularly among minority students, earned him widespread recognition and praise.</p>
  599.  
  600.  
  601.  
  602. <p>Under his guidance, CCPS embraced technological advancements and innovative teaching methods. Initiatives like Project Lead the Way and partnerships with organizations such as the Space Foundation showcased Richmond’s commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world.</p>
  603.  
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  605.  
  606. <p>Beyond academics, Richmond prioritized student and staff safety, forging partnerships with external agencies to enhance school security and health services. His efforts laid the foundation for programs like the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) and the integration of school resource officers (SROs) into school communities.</p>
  607.  
  608.  
  609.  
  610. <p>Richmond’s retirement in 2013 marked the end of an era, but his legacy continues to shape the CCPS community. His passion for education and unwavering integrity leave an enduring imprint on all who had the privilege of knowing him.</p>
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  614. <p>According to CCPS, Richmond was living in South Carolina at the time of his passing. A celebration of life service was held there on April 29.</p>
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  618. <p>Click <a href="https://www.mcalister-smith.com/obituaries/james-richmond?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0_5g6AHwtzpnm9i7GjLyr2s8xQbVHL70EKYV7ir2NKSzZ1aQsVN32fQiE_aem_AWpjL-exgUH0ZZsY-KNCqI-2U27cf_pCDUpHVk1njj-3NGRaXB69X-Wj4C8nNKvkakh2Nif9Ptn5uV4zGCoOB2AE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to view his obituary.</p>
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