May 3, 2024

March ’18 Report: Job Growth Slows

Economy

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported continued job growth through March 2018. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.

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US Revising Rules on Military Drone Exports

Military Drone Exports

President Trump signed a memorandum late last week that revises rules for export of military drones, including big target and long-range reconnaissance drones such as the Predator and Reaper aircraft.

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MedStar Helps to Treat Opioids’ Youngest Victims

Youngest Victims

Newborn babies are testing positive for opioids more frequently than ever, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is working to keep up with the care needed by this epidemic’s youngest victims.

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Ruble Gets Accolades from Under Armour

Under Armour

Michelle Ruble of College of Southern Maryland has been named Athletic Director of the Year by Under Armour.

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Plan for DoD Cuts Meets Opposition

Pentagon Jobs

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry’s plan to revamp many defense support agencies was met with skepticism from lawmakers and former defense officials just one day after the legislation was floated.

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Maryland Defense Network on Display

Maryland Defense Network

Bring a bag lunch and come to the Precise Conference Center in Lexington Park on April 24, 2018, for a demonstration of the Maryland Defense Network, sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership. The lunch demonstration will start at noon.

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MedStar Has Opportunities for Jr. Volunteers

MedStar Junior Volunteers

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has opportunities for young people who would like to volunteer.

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Paddle for Heroes in June

Paddle for Heroes

Leonardtown Rotary Club has scheduled its second annual Paddle for Heroes Canoe, Kayak, and Paddleboard Race for June 9, 2018, with a rain date of June 23.

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Public Comment Invited on Lexington Park Plan

Hearings

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will be receiving Public Comment about proposed changes to the land use maps in the Lexington Park Development District Master Plan.

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Text to 9-1-1 Service Contract Approved

Text 9-1-1

The state of Maryland has approved a service contract with ComTech/TCS Telecommunications Corporation to provide Text to 9-1-1 service in the state.

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