June 9, 2026

Report Shows Slow Gain in Hourly Wages

Economy

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said the January 2019 jobs report reflects the worrying trend that wages are not rising, even in a tight labor market, and January saw the slowest gain in hourly wages in more than a year.

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DoD Still at Risk of Cyber Intrusions

Fifty cybersecurity assessments of combatant commands and the military services by the Department of Defense reveal its missions and systems continue to be at risk of cyber intrusions, despite improvements in network defenses.

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Local Skipper Helms Crew in Yacht Race

Local Skipper

While most people spend the holidays with family and friends, Local Skipper Scott “Gus” Ward checked off a bucket-list item by racing in one of the world’s most prestigious yacht races.

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Lighthouse Exhibit Opens in Piney Point

Museums

The “Offshore Lighthouses of the Potomac River” exhibit has opened at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park in Piney Point, MD.

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From the Cap’n: Frozen Creeks; Foiled Hunters

frozen creeks

It’s cold outdoors with frozen creeks, but the Cap’n offers a tale of hot tempered hunters foiled by an errant discharge to warm up the day with a little bit of lore …

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Comment Sought for Lexington Manor Master Plan

Hearings

Citizens of St. Mary’s County are invited to attend the Recreation and Parks Citizen Advisory Board’s February meeting and provide public comment on a Master Plan project targeted for the Lexington Manor property, located on Coral Drive, next to Lancaster Park.

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Rare Moon & Earth Photo from Chinese Satellite

moon & earth

A Chinese satellite in lunar orbit captures an image of the far side of the Moon, with a tiny Earth hanging out in the background. A rare perspective of Moon and Earth.

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The Tails of Br’er Rabbit on Stage at CSM

Br'er Rabbit

Bring the family or bring your friends to the College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Building to see “The Tails of Br’er Rabbit” this month.

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VA Health Care Could Merge with DoD’s

VA Health

Parts of the VA health care system are being considered for merging into the DoD health care system, potentially impacting 19 million military personnel, retirees, dependents, and vets.

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St. Mary’s County Regional Airport Celebrates 50th

St. Mary's County Regional Airport

St. Mary’s County Regional Airport celebrates 50th anniversary as the fastest-growing general aviation airport in Maryland.

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