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Summer Reading: Central Rappahannock Regional Library

The Summer Reading Program began May 15th.  From the Central Rappahannock Regional Library–the Howell Branch–Youth Services Librarian, Teen Specialist Sarah Smethurst and Adult ...Read more

The Summer Reading Program began May 15th.  From the Central Rappahannock Regional Library--the Howell Branch--Youth Services Librarian, Teen Specialist Sarah Smethurst and Adult Services Head Lee Criscuolo talk about the importance of summer reading and the program the library offers from children to adults.   librarypoint.org

 

 

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Town Talk: James Monroe Museum

Lindsey Crawford, President Monroe and Ethan Burgess talk about upcoming events–including Tavern Night on June 7th. ...Read more

Lindsey Crawford, President Monroe and Ethan Burgess talk about upcoming events--including Tavern Night on June 7th.

 

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Town Talk: Water safety

Capt. Jon Henson with Stafford Swift Water Rescue, April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter and Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association. ...Read more

Capt. Jon Henson with Stafford Swift Water Rescue, April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter and Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association.

 

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park

Pete Maugle and Beth Parnicza:  The Overland Campaign prepares to leave Spotsylvania in 1864.  Previewing the Luminaria at the National Cemetery on May 25th and the Memorial Day program.   ...Read more

Pete Maugle and Beth Parnicza:  The Overland Campaign prepares to leave Spotsylvania in 1864.  Previewing the Luminaria at the National Cemetery on May 25th and the Memorial Day program.

 

 

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State Senator Tara Durant expects governor to act on military survivors program

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) is a program where the Commonwealth provides education benefits to spouses and children of qualifying Veterans.  Senator ...Read more

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) is a program where the Commonwealth provides education benefits to spouses and children of qualifying Veterans.  Senator Durant says a Senate plan to establish a working group to look at future funding has been changed by the House and was included in the new budget signed by Governor Youngkin.  Durant says she expects the governor to get further involved.

 

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Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Patrick A’Hearn and Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman from the Wizard of Oz!  At Riverside in Stafford from May 22-July 14th.  riversidedt.com   ...Read more

Patrick A'Hearn and Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman from the Wizard of Oz!  At Riverside in Stafford from May 22-July 14th.  riversidedt.com

 

 

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Town Talk: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins preview the summer league in Fredericksburg.   sunshinebaseball.net ...Read more

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins preview the summer league in Fredericksburg.   sunshinebaseball.net

 

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Town Talk: Tree Canopy update

Brent Hunsinger with Friends of the Rappahannock and Ann Jurczyk with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation talk about the alarming loss of tree canopy in the region and state.   We talk about the impact ...Read more

Brent Hunsinger with Friends of the Rappahannock and Ann Jurczyk with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation talk about the alarming loss of tree canopy in the region and state.   We talk about the impact of heat islands.   This is a state issue and the General Assembly is being asked to pass legislation.  cbf.org   riverfriends.org

 

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Town Talk: Protecting wildlife

Karen Brace with Possum-Bilities at 211 William Street in Fredericksburg talk about ways animals are at risk–things like fishing lines and garden netting, lead poisoning, glue traps and ...Read more

Karen Brace with Possum-Bilities at 211 William Street in Fredericksburg talk about ways animals are at risk--things like fishing lines and garden netting, lead poisoning, glue traps and rodent insect poison. We talk about ways to avoid unintended consequences.

 

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On this day in 1863: Stonewall Jackson dies in Caroline County

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O’Reilly recounts Jackson’s last days after his wounding at Chancellorsville.   These comments from the 150th ...Read more

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O'Reilly recounts Jackson's last days after his wounding at Chancellorsville.   These comments from the 150th anniversary at Guinea Station.

 

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