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Saltwater Performing Arts to offer ‘The Sound of Music’

Saltwater Performing Arts Season 10 closes with the highly anticipated production of “The Sound of Music,” set to be performed at the Restoration Church Auditorium, 2475 Village Drive in Kingsland. Performances are 7:30 p.m. July 19-20 and 26-27, and 3 p.m. July 21 and 28.
Shop 64A shipwright apprentices adjust a stanchion rig on the topside of a submarine fairwater plane at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Shop 64A shipwright apprentices adjust a stanchion rig on the topside of a submarine fairwater plane at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Future growth?

Preparing for the future of the United States’ submarine-based nuclear deterrence means making facilities ready for the repair of those vessels. With the new Columbia-class subs scheduled to arrive in 2028, U.S. Sen.

Carter seeks delay to vessel speed rule

Despite Biden administration inaction regarding a proposed vessel speed rule, efforts continue in Congress to delay its implementation, including a new bill, H.R. 8704, filed by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter.
Cmdr. Matt Scovill, right, relinquishes command of Submarine Readiness Squadron 36 (SRS-36) to Cmdr. Matthew Becker on June 14 during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Cmdr. Matt Scovill, right, relinquishes command of Submarine Readiness Squadron 36 (SRS-36) to Cmdr. Matthew Becker on June 14 during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

SRS-36 bids farewell to Cmdr. Scovill, welcomes Cmdr. Becker

Travis Alston U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matt Scovill relinquished command of Submarine Readiness Squadron 36 (SRS-36) to Cmdr. Matthew Becker on June 14 during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Rear Adm. Robert E.
Vernon Higgins, right, accompanied by Michelle Massey, read General Order No. 3, issued June 19, 1865, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.

Vernon Higgins, right, accompanied by Michelle Massey, read General Order No. 3, issued June 19, 1865, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.

Celebrating history

Juneteenth festival celebrants last Saturday in Woodbine were energized by inspirational messages of unity through music, the written word and historical lessons.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

County Commissioners side with CCSO on new radios

Camden County first responders have reached the point to where their communications infrastructure upgrade is nearly done, but officials still have the older radios.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

City to address landscaping woes after complaints

Complaints and comments about landscaping issues in St. Marys spurred City Council to action with an eye to addressing some of the problems raised and other tasks yet to be identified.