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Stafford, city recycle
nearly half of waste
Stafford County and Fredericksburg continue to lead the region when it comes to recycling. And Spotsylvania County is making steady progress, according to the latest Virginia Annual Recycling Rate Report put out by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Caroline happy as new home of State Fair
State Fair survey shows older crowd than usual attended this year's event

Crash kills Stafford man; driver charged
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after single-vehicle wreck

Bird beats the odds
Turkey struts his way into family's heart--and out of their stomachs.

More Local News:

• Space shuttle flight has family riveted
• Stafford, city recycle nearly half of waste
• Vaccine moving out of schools

Obituaries:

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Community Blogs:

Toon Talk
Thanksgiving 2009

Redskins Journal
Wednesday quick hits

Rapid Assessment
Fredericksburg spared H1N1 deaths

Caroline Crossroads
State Fair survey results are in

On the Road
I-95 Traffic: 20-Mile Backup

City Beat
Morning Buzz -- Nov. 25, 2009

Comings and Goings
Ready, set, shop!

Spotsy govt.-the odds & ends
Civil War Life museum update

Doing Good
Feed the Hungry, Get Clothed

Stafford County News and Notes
Attorney Turnover

Getting Schooled
Public input sought tonight on next school budget

Business Browser
Economics on a human scale

About Faith
Getting Ready for Advent

In Moderation
Stress

Water, earth and sky
Something fishy in the Potomac

Ten-hut!
Session for veterans, military families

News from King George
Monroe District residents will vote at new precinct

Tuned In
Welcome, Otter House

Portsia Faces Life
Moments in motherhood

Back Focus: The Photo Blog
Brotherhood of the Traveling Pants

It Beats Working For a Living
The Sweaty American

The Chalkboard
Stafford's school system will not show President Obama's back-to-school speech

Past is Prologue
Orange supervisors OK Wilderness Walmart

Letters to the editor:

• Wittman's vote part of GOP group-think
• Health bill not perfect, but it's a good start
• Can the U.S. become the tallest nation once again?
• The message couldn't have been more clear
• Congress must stand up to lobbyists
• Not seeking a raise in Spotsy: A good example
• Keep Caroline beautiful with scenic easements
• UMW students made a great impression
• JM oversight a sad but understandable error
• Builders, farmers could block bay cleanup
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