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updated: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:56 pm

Washington News

Local news for Washington, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday Jul 11 | Fredericksburg.com

These detectives dig Washington mystery

George Washington's boyhood home was one tough nut to crack. That's why it took until now to find it and make sure it was the real thing, say the archaeologists investigating Ferry Farm.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Anthropology, Science, Fredericksburg, VA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Rappahannock News

County to spend record amount promoting tourism

It is now up to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors to decide whether the public schools will get lights ... School cafeteria operation lost close to $80,000 in past year Food service operations at ...

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Related Topix: Rappahannock County, VA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

William C. Lontz

William Clifford Lontz Jr. went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2008. William was known as "Mr. Bill" to his chemistry students at North Stafford High School and James Monroe High School, where he ...

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA, US Military, Hastings, uS Army, Fort Vancouver, Fort Bliss

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Rappahannock News

Rapp News and Rapp Voice become 'working partners'

It is now up to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors to decide whether the public schools will get lights ... 0 comments - more ... School cafeteria operation lost close to $80,000 in past year Food ...

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Related Topix: Rappahannock County, VA, Journalism, Flint Hill, VA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Washington's boyhood home found, but no hatchet

Archaeologists are delighted to at last find the remains of George Washington's boyhood home.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Science, Anthropology, Fredericksburg, VA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Foundation to make news at George Washington's Ferry Farm Want to Go?

The George Washington Foundation will announce a major discovery this afternoon at the first president's boyhood home in Stafford County.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA, Stafford, VA, Fredericksburg, VA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Forbes' energy incentives draw mixed response

The Republican's $24 billion plan wins praise, but some say it would not help the nation's short-term needs.

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Related Topix: Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA, US Politics, Randy Forbes, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Thelma Drake

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Rappahannock News

Historical Society to hold fundraiser

For Rappahannock's Turner family, making chutney is a family affair and a sweet and sometimes sticky business.

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Related Topix: Rappahannock County, VA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

4Th Of July Events

Beginning at 3 p.m. there will be music on three entertainment stages, children's games and activities, food and a spectacular fireworks display to end the event.

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Related Topix: Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, Williamsburg, VA, Colonial Beach, VA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

At Ferry Farm, meadow beckons

Deer are among several wild animal species that find Ferry Farm's reclaimed meadow to their liking.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA, Entomology, Science, Fredericksburg, VA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Drug Addiction Treatment Now

Webb urges fresh look at the...

Drug Addiction Treatment Now- - Webb urges fresh look at the war on drugs - Hampton Roads Daily Press WASHINGTON - Virginia Sen.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

Rappahannock News

Catholic church pastor to leave county

As Rappahannock farmers and gardeners gird for what could be another dry summer, some have turned to alternative methods to ... Photo by Richard LykesUNEXPECTED NEWS: During his Sunday homily, Father J. ...

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Related Topix: Stafford, VA, Arlington, VA, Culpeper, VA, Annandale, VA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Rappahannock News

Home and land transfers:

County and town meetings and notices On Thursday, June 12, the Washington Architectural Review Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on ... County residents cope with damage from storm "I was born and ...

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Related Topix: Rappahannock County, VA, Amissville, VA

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Rappahannock News

County and town meetings and notices

These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk's office between May 30 ... County residents cope with damage from storm "I was born and raised in ...

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Related Topix: Rappahannock County, VA

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Rappahannock News

County residents cope with damage from storm

County and town meetings and notices On Thursday, June 12, the Washington Architectural Review Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on ... These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were ...

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Related Topix: Rappahannock County, VA, Woodville, VA, Weather

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Maple tips

Family name: Acer is Latin for maple Japanese types: Dissectum, which is the lacy leaf, or cut-leaf form; palmatum, which is the largest family of cultivars; and japonicum, another species.

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Sun Jun 08, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Searchers look for 17-year-old boy in Rappahannock River

Divers are searching for the body of a 17-year-old boy who authorities say drowned Sunday in the Rappahannock River in Falmouth, about 50 miles south of Washington.

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Related Topix: Falmouth, VA, Stafford County, VA

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Thoughts About K4D

"New NSF Survey Finds Six States Account for Nearly Half of State Agencies' R&D Expenditures"

InfoBrief NSF 08-309 , May 2008. "Results of a new survey show that state agency expenditures for research and development and R&D facilities topped $1 billion in state fiscal year 2006.

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Thu Jun 05, 2008

Bloomberg

New York, Washington, Virginia Face First Heat Wave of Year This Weekend

Residents of New York, Washington and Virginia will sweat out the first heat wave of the year this weekend as temperatures soar into the 90s.

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Mon Jun 02, 2008

Gainesville Times

Police reports: 5-29 evening

Police reports: 5-29 evening Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 29 ARRESTS Possession of Marijuana, occurred on May 27, 2008, around 5:55 p.m. at the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Antietam ...

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Related Topix: Woodbridge, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Annandale, VA, Gainesville, VA

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