Opinion
Unemployment has been on my mind a lot lately. (Well, since the beginning of March, it’s been on my mind almost constantly.)
Originals
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The U.S. Navy blimp spotted over the region this morning is part of a scientific research squadron that will conduct mapping exercises between Frederick, Md. and Culpeper.
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Thanks for Sharing — Rated R — 3 1/2 stars of 5
“Thanks for Sharing” is in limited release today, so I went to the theater in Fair Oaks and climbed the 12 steps to see it. That’s what the movie is about: those “steps” and the meetings and process of recovery for addicts – sex addicts.
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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Most metallic road signs tell you where to go, where you can’t go, or where there’s a greasy fast food restaurant at the next exit.
Most of the static signs don’t have printed dates, except for three new signs created for road work taking place this weekend on Va. 610 (Garrisonville Road) at Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford.
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Volunteer Opportunities in the Area
· Good morning – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteer’s age 55+ to be mentors at Pattie Elementary School on route 234. Come visit a child during the school day to help with an activity or school work. You can be a huge influence on a child in a short period of time. Please call Coleen at (571) 292-5307 for more info.
OCCOQUAN, Va. – On Saturday, September 21, the Town of Occoquan will be holding its first Riverfront Rehabilitation Projects Day, timed to coincide with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day. The centerpiece of the effort will feature residents, businesses, and nonprofits collaborating to improve the condition of the town’s waterfront. The event falls under the rubric of a larger community engagement effort recommended in the Strategic Plan recently adopted by the Town Council.
“One of the items suggested by our Strategic Planning Committee was that Occoquan develop a community engagement program to deepen the connections between residents and businesses, and foster a sense of ownership in town initiatives,” said Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta. “While the Town Council continues to work through the implementation details of the strategic plan, we felt there was no need to delay in proceeding with a variety of planned special events that readily fall within the scope of the community engagement recommendation.”
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WOODBRIDGE,Va– Over $8,000 worth of cell phones reported stolen from an AT&T store.
More in a press release:
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William “Eric” Herr is a candidate for the Hartwood District of the Stafford County School Board. He currently lives in Stafford with his wife of 30 years, Lisa, and works for the Department of Defense as an engineer and technology development program manager. He says he made the decision to run for the school board because he would like to see positive changes for schools and his district.
“I didn’t like some of the decisions that were coming out of the board and some of the strategies and some of the relationships between the Board of Supervisors and the school board,” says Herr. He says he will focus a large part of his campaign toward improving those relationships and conditions for teachers and students.
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Have you ever seen a cannon fire at night?
This weekend marks the 6th annual “Yankees in Falmouth and Some Confederates, too” celebration.
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LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Westminster at Lake Ridge reaches an important milestone when it celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 5, 1 – 3 p.m.
Over 500 people are expected to circle around the community flagpole for the outdoor ceremony. During the event, a new Executive Director, Libby Bush, and new chaplain, Dawn Hager, will be introduced.