Noel blamed for 81 deaths.

Automaker to cut up to 12,000 jobs.

Number of U.S. homes facing foreclosure doubles in third quarter.

Third time in a month.

Operation Shoebox collects gifts for needy children.

Emergency notifications sent;ice storm simulated.

ON WAR Counterinsurgency training
The new counterinsurgency center at Quantico teaches today's warfare
Growth an issue for board hopefuls Board of Supervisors candidates
Stafford's George Washington District supervisors race
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Crowded roots probably means it is time to repot
Lots of comfort in compact design
Landmark home given fresh start
Historic Bowling Green Farm reborn during owner's four-year restoration project
BOWLING SCORES
Bowling scores
The bone marrow bond
The need for bone-marrow donors affects three Fredericksburg-area residents in profoundly different ways
Food bank begins drive for the holidays
The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank is holding its fourth annual e-turkey drive to provide for needy families during the holidays
TV sports highlights
TV sports highlights
Moving firewood can spread non-native insects
Insects hitch rides to new areas in firewood
Decor on budgetrequires strategy
Here's help in making sense of sheets
Love those pretty flames, but avoid the killer ones
VHSL STANDINGS
VHSL football points standings
CASUAL FRIDAY SWEET TREATS FOR SOME, EVERY DAY IS HALLOWEEN
Casual Friday
Troubled nursing home ready for inspection
Carriage Hill nursing home has asked to be reinstated to the Medicare and Medicaid programs
Pollard, Stuart rake in campaign bucks
Money pours into 28th Senate race
Confederate flag doesn't do evil, but people do
Latest flap over Confederate flag raises plenty of questions, including how one ended up in New York
Colors behind times
The leaves are not changing color because of the drought and warm weather
What could have been haunts one local widow
At a time when a man needed help the most, no one had the time to stop and help him
Day-Lewis set for return to big screen
CALENDAR
Recreation calendar
Chargers get team title; JM girls glad to be moving on REGION I CROSS COUNTRY >> Clemo wins individual title
Region I cross country
Extra travel is the norm for football
High school football: Dickersons are busy fans
This time, tech holds college football VA. TECH 27, GEORGIA TECH 3
Virginia Tech travels to Georgia Tech
Field pointed in the right direction
Recreation
Stafford pulls away to secure state spot
Northwest Region hockey semifinals
Eagles take next step, secure district championship
Commonwealth District volleyball final: Albemarle at Colonial Forge
Brian E. Damon

Jerry ford stepping up to the plate
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
High school playoff pairings
HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS
High school football standings
grand prix standings
Coldwell Banker Grand Prix standings
Hunter D. Hamlett
Teresa J. Houston
Warm fall has been equestrian treat
Betsy Carter's Horse Scene
Newman building back confidence
Wallace leaves Dodge for Chevrolet in '08
Royals hosting big meet
Recreation notes
Accused of cocaine use, Hingis retires from tennis
Police brief
Police brief
Hayes is fighting to keep his card
District rivals set to face one more time for a championship
High school sports roundup
Vernon R. Mills
CORRECTIONs
Correction: 2007 Elections, King George County
Franklin R. Oliff
No decision yet in Hill suit against Spotsy
Spotsylvania judge hears arguments in school superintendent's FOIA case
HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS
BY THE NUMBERS
TONIGHT'S GAMES
High school football preview capsules

PLAYERS TO WATCH KING GEORGE QB SHANE HOUCK
High school football players to watch
Torre dons Dodger blue
Getting title No. 27 is priority for Girardi
NBA GLANCE
NBA SUMMARIES
Minnesota, Jefferson reach deal
Kobe won't be a Bull
Nalbandian beats Federer for second time in two weeks
A 2-2 rally still not enough for D.C.
Eagles' Richardson is player of the year
Remington wants a little help
Commonwealth Transportation Board hears from public in Culpeper
Richard L. Parker
Portis looking to regain balance
These Dolphins a long way from '72
Mountain View gets two goals from Babineau
Sports Friday: New Managers, and More

Pizza recall
5 million frozen pizzas recalled.
Bush: No attorney general if not Mukasey
Senator Edward Kennedy has become the fourth of 10 Democrats on the 19-member Judiciary Committee to declare he will vote against Mukasey.
Noel death toll climbs
Storm now a hurricane.
Hollywood writers going on strike
Seek money, respect in talks with producers.
Hokies bounce back big from loss
Virginia Tech 27, Georgia Tech 3.
NASCAR News
Hendrick teammates lead the field.
Drunk in class
Teacher accused of being drunk at school before 11 a.m.
Assistant principal charged with growing pot
Cops find marijuana inside home.
Doctor replaces man's prints
Doctor pleads guilty in fingerprint case.
Norris okay for travel
Bridge repaired, reopened to trucks.
Tim and Al at CFHS
Pollard and Kaine at Colonial Forge—oh, bad
US Navy fighting pirates off Somalia
The U.S. Navy has also helped a North Korean ship whose crew overpowered pirates.
Staying informed about staph infections
Is a top priority for Spotsylvania Schools.
Sugar plant explosion
No injuries, one worker unaccounted for, in plant blast.
Missing man found
Christopher David Beach had been missing since Sunday evening.
Teacher goes to school drunk
Faces charges.
Palestinian president holds meeting with Hamas
Aides say it was not official.
Four dead in explosion at fireworks factory
In Taiwan.
Woodrow Wilson bridge work this weekend
Lanes being shifted during beltway construction.
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SAFE AND SOUND Heritage Center aims to preserve Fredericksburg area's 'soul' by saving bits of its history. Now the archive has more room to grow MISSION TREASURE TROVE
Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, now moving into new digs at Maury Commons, works hard to ensure region's history is preserved
YESTERDAY: BEATLEMANIA IN SMALL-TOWN ORANGE
Legend of the Beatles surrounds baby boomers. By John B. Amos
CITIZENSHIP LESSON
Learning to vote, '60s style
BOOK SIGNING: Gary Spina will sign copies of "The Mountain Man's Field Guide to Grammar" at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Borders in Fredericksburg. Spina's Web site is mountaincampfire.com.
Spotsylvania man weaves stories of the American West with the rules of grammar in "The Mountain Man's Field Guide to Grammar"
King, former deputy, duels Decatur in Stafford
Stafford clerk of court candidates vie to modernize post
Growing the church in Zambia
Faith journey: Team from Redeemer Lutheran grow church, vegetables in a village in Zambia, Africa
4-way clerk race rouses Spotsy
Three candidates run against incumbent for Spotsylvania clerk of the Circuit Court
Pets up for adoption
Pets up for adoption
Real estate slumps not-so-distant memories
Southworth confronting Campbell in Caroline
Clerk of Circuit Court election, Caroline County 2007
HONORING VETERANS: Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day and was initially the observance of the end of World War I. That happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. After Americans fought in World War II and the Korean War, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all veterans.
Veterans Day is a good time to consider the sacrifices and courage of our military. By Jim Kundreskas
WEATHER? IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE (WELL, MAYBE IT IS)
Want rain? Send the space shuttle up. It happens every time. By Donnie Johnston
SCHEDULE
It's beginning to look a lot like SHOPmas
WORTH TRYING: Though one sometimes hears that fall mulch should not be added until after the ground freezes, the ground has not frozen in my garden during the last two winters. Under such conditions weeding and mulching now, while there is moisture about, is not a bad idea.
Refreshing rains replenish area gardens. By Tony P. Wrenn
How would you like to be 18 and on your own?
CIVILIANS DURING THE CIVIL WAR: Monday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Spotsylvania Middle School auditorium, 8801 Courthouse Road. Historian Robert K. Krick will speak as part of the Spotsylvania Historical Lecture Series. Free. 540/507-7210. MORE INFO
Renowned Civil War artist Mort Künstler will unveil his latest release, "Merry Christmas General Lee," which has Fredericksburg-area connections
TV sports highlights
TV sports highlights
PARK WAIVES FEES FOR VETERANS: To thank America's veterans for their service to their country, the National Park Service will waive entrance fees at all of its sites for veterans and their families on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park does not charge a fee; however, the park will waive its $2 film fee for veterans and their families on that day.
Eric W. Walther's "William Lowndes Yancey and the Coming of the Civil War" shows a man who was in the right place at the right time. By Dane Hartgrove
THE LITTLE CUB THAT COULD (AND THE MAN WHO CAN)
Charlie Kulp, the "Flying Farmer," may be stepping down, but his legend continues. By Paul Sullivan
Pet notes for Nov. 3
Pet notes for Nov. 3
UMW centennial calendar for Nov. 3
UMW centennial calendar for Nov. 3
Molly Shannon is 'Pushing Daisies'
Takeaways boost Eagles to victory
High school football: Mountain View at Colonial Forge
JACKETS PREPARE FOR COURTLAND GAME OF THE WEEKjm 35, chancellor 13
High school football: James Monroe 35, Chancellor 13
New-look Deacons visit Cavs
Virginia hosts Wake Forest
Cougars dedicate win to former teammate
High school football: Courtland 49, King George 13
Indians' 35-point second half lifts them to win
High school football: Albemarle at Stafford
Hudson, Barnett help Hawks fight off Bears
High school football: Brooke Point 49, Riverbend 30
Cavaliers win a shootout
High school football: Caroline 53, Spotsylvania 42
Panthers avoid late-season slip
High school football: Massaponax 37, North Stafford 20
Hornets remain in playoff hunt with district win
High school football roundup
STANDINGS
High school football standings
STATE SCORES
High school football state scores
New translation sparks debate
Newly translated Gospel offers twist to old story of betrayal
Local religion briefs
Local religion briefs
Before the holiday rush, consider this
Pastor Charlie Chilton's thought for the week column: A fall reminder
John G. Strother
Hence enjoys second chance
Hence helps lead Essex into showdown
Rainfall didn't do much for drought
Recent rainfall did little to help end drought
Advice to leaders: Listen, ask, laugh AWARD
Annual Leadership Colloquium for Professional Women gives Fredericksburg-area women a chance to network while learning valuable skills
Stafford drivers can't wait for road to open
No opening date for Primmer House Road yet in Stafford
Orange's character at stake in supervisors' race
Orange voters will choose direction of growth in county
Three more join 1st District race
More candidates for Congress
Grace notes
Adieu to two fine singers, Porter Wagoner and Robert Goulet
the performance place doors locked for some, dance ended abruptly
The Performance Place in Spotsylvania County closes unexpectedly.
Agency left without Internet, phone links
George Washington Regional Commission without phones, Internet service
Jayden M. Massey
Culpeper man charged with eluding police
Culpeper man charged with eluding police
Charles D. Ross
Local store part of puppy probe GETTING A PUPPY
Fredericksburg pet store part of Humane Society's investigation into Virginia's puppy mills
12 months given in drug case
First drug ring runner sentenced in Spotsy Circuit Court
FCC ruling should be boon for many
Maybe FCC ruling opening up cable TV competition to more consumers on low and fixed incomes can help Spotsylvania "Matlock" mavens upset over Hallmark Channel move
Stafford woman dies in crash
Crash kills Stafford County mom
Cougars fall short of state berth
Region I field hockey consolation: Grafton 2, Courtland 0
Bailey boosts Indians past Wildcats in final
Northwest Region field hockey championship: Stafford 2, Mountain View 1
Seattle group wants to buy SuperSonics
Tar Heels are team to beat
NBA STANDINGS
Hokies' Glennon savors redemption
Hokies' Glennon basks in redemption
UMW women open season with No. 1 national ranking
UMW women ranked No. 1 in preseason poll
Ridings seeking critical victory
Jamestown top Chargers in title game
High school roundup
Porter rules region
High school cross country
Truex wins first career pole
STANDINGS
High school football standings, scores, schedule
MONTROSS TRAINING SITE 'DEAD' SECURITY COMPANY NO LONGER INTERESTED IN CREATING FACILITY IN WESTMORELAND
Security firm drops interest in Westmoreland site for headquarters
Mother, son accused in beating
Woman charged with overseeing the brutal beating of her teenage niece; her son the accused attacker
Much at stake in 'Saban Bowl'
Firefighter finds man missing in park
Searcher finds Fredericksburg man missing in Shenandoah Park for five days
Gordon sees finish line
Harrison aiming to face Patriots
Alonso, McLaren part ways
Militants parade captured soldiers
Chavez allowed to run for re-election
Tropical storm kills 48 in Haiti
Fosters' scores lead Drifters to district win
Turn your clocks back this weekend
Daylight saving extension spells energy savings.
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Put shower guests' weddings on display
Shop trains sights on commuter trade
Morning coffee will be steps from the Fredericksburg train platform
Community Briefs
Community Briefs
LOCAL POLLING PLACES
Polling places
BALLOTS FOR LOCAL, STATE ELECTIONS
Local ballots
Corporate America glorifies executive excess
Leaf collection
Leaf collection
CLUB NEWS
NAMES & NOTES
Names & Notes
Finding the motivation to quit
The tragedy of smoking, and the agony of quitting
Safe at school
Sexual abuse by teachers, while rare, cannot be tolerated
Colorful way to raise money TAKE A LOOK
Retired violins are painted by artists to be auctioned to raise money for Rappahannock Youth Symphony
GROUP GABS--OVER DRINKS--ABOUT GREEN IDEAS
Environmental education, and a beer
Living life of conservation WHAT IS THE SOIL & WATER DISTRICT?
Spotsylvania conservationist practices what he preaches
Joanna P. Kouns
K.G. deal keeps water flowing
Developer agrees to hand over property and end water/sewer standoff with King George
Top-notch cast has fun with roles in 'Samantha Who?'
New sitcom, 'Samantha Who?' has a difficult premise, but a great cast makes the best of it
Schools 'Zero Tolerance' makes zero sense
Sunshine, fatty fish lessen winter blues
Eat fish to combat seasonal depression
LOOKING AGAIN AT THE BEATLES
The music world of the Beatles from an insider's perspective in "The White Book"
HEROS, BATTLES AND LOVE
New take on an old story in "An Iliad"
FLIPPANT LOOK AT LIFE ENTERTAINS
Steve Almond will tickle your funny bone with "(Not that you asked)"
ACCOUNT OF TWO SLAVES' LIVES FASCINATES
Personal narratives of two slaves provide unique insight in "A Slave No More"
After a bitter political campaign, can peace be forged?
Canciglia, Hart
Local artists take work to new heights IF YOU GO
Area artists capture views of downtown Fredericksburg from a 30-foot-high moving platform
Redlien-O'Brien
Karlinsky, Henry
Cappella-Jones
Returning retirees can get full salary
Thomas O. Reynolds
ACROSS THE REGION
LOCAL WEEK IN REVIEW
week in review
Stafford seniors project proposed
Retirement community proposed in Stafford
Tradition guarded on Halloween
Hallowed tradition guarded on Halloween
Politics Do we want two president Clintons?
Kendall positioned to confront past
Redskins ready to face Jets
Colonial Forge High School, and Democrats, should be ashamed
VDOT HOT SPOTS
Bonehead investments? Blame it on evolution
Business Browser
Jayden M. Massey
A few Senate races hold keys to power
Several races may decide Senate in Virginia
Four vie for two director spots in Stafford
In Stafford, the race is on to represent the county on the Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District
THE EDGE
NFL GAME CAPSULES
Falcone, Tripp ensure Eagles claim CAC title
UMW roundup
PREP PAIRINGS
Kenneth A. Loff
Agnes V. McGee
Christine J. Hogan
N. C. Sharp
Bobby Otto
Paul R. White
Linda E. Atkinson
Randolph C. Lewis
Judith S. Guthrie
Christian A. Soto
Senate hopeful Stuart makes pitch for Stafford support
Republcan state Senate candidate Richard Stuart visits Stafford as election draws near
Saluting 75 years of trooper service
Exhibit marking 75th anniversary of the Virginia State Police debuts at Culpeper museum
Fifth narrow win keeps Cavs in first COLLEGE FOOTBALLVIRGINIA 17, WAKE FOREST 16
College football: Wake Forest vs. Virginia
Luck? Divine aid? Maybe Cavs just find way to win
Steve DeShazo on Wake Forest-Virginia
Coach's threat rousts Courtland to crown
Courtland edges Chancellor in Battlefield District volleyball finals.
Jerry H. O'Malley
'Thrills' gone for Reids
Show expected in showdown
Bowyer enjoys being under radar AUTO RACING
STANDINGS
Samuel helps Trojans clinch district title
High school football: Essex vs W&L
Marathon runner dies during trials
Vigil planned for victims of fatal crash
Candlelight vigil planned tonight at scene of fatal Stafford crash
No shock: Lady Vols No. 1 again
While the horses run, spectators have fun REMEMBERING MRS. SCOTT
Montpelier Hunt Races bring out thousands for a day of outdoor wining, dining and socializing
Robert L. Sayles
Actually, my math does add up on BPOL fees
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Forecast for spring: Optimistic
Treasury can't upgrade every country road
An amazing invention
A welcoming venue
Fredericksburg's new Welcome Center
New lane at Massaponax exit should help flow
Questions on Deacon Road/White Oak road intersection
Global warming Greenpeace's solution
Iraqis recount tales of horror INSPIRATION
Two local men go to the Middle East to learn about the plight of Iraqi Christian refugees
Truly frightful
Dressing up dogs for Halloween? You've got to be kidding
Tapping away at a mystery
Virginian joins search for proof that the ivory-billed woodpecker still exists
Ravens looking to crash party MNF GAME
Many factors seen in rise of array of autism cases
PRO FOOTBALL REDSKINS 23, JETS 20 (OT) PATIENCE PAYS OFF
NFL: Redskins take on the Jets
Close wins earn Cavs more national respect COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Virginia
Vernis Henson
Agnes V. McGee
Judith S. Guthrie
Richard L. Parker
Claude W. Oliver
Roland N. Reeley
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
New mom can still run
Shay's death still mystery
Crash victim honored
Family, friends hold vigil for car-crash victim
A-Rod's status likely talk of GM meetings
Sports Monday: Patriots Win, and More

Holiday wish lists
Circuit City says electronics top choice on holiday wish lists.
Virginia localities push lawmakers to cap payday loan interest rates
Lenders say such a cap will drive them out of business.
Beef recall
Affects Giant stores
Fire victims remembered
Service commemorates students killed in beach house fire.
Citigroup taps former Treasury chief Rubin
Sir Win Bischoff, chairman of Citi Europe, will serve as interim CEO.
Writers strike after talks break off
The walkout will impact late-night talk shows first.
Thousands isolated by Mexico flooding
People have been fighting over food and water.
More than 20 dead in nursing home fire
More than 250 escaped flames.
Hundreds detained in Pakistan clashes
U.S.-Pakistan defense cooperation meeting planned for this week had been postponed.
Raw Video: Shuttle Undocks From ISS

Monday Night Football
Happy homecoming? Ravens don't like being Steelers' birthday gift
Pace of residential sales slows
Home sales drop 24 percent in September.
VT still in the top 15
Raked 11 in AP poll.
Patriots-Colts game gets high ratings
Must see TV.
Capitals sign 2nd-round
Pick Godfrey.
Statewide turn-out for election may not be heavy
As it could be in the Greater Fredericksburg Area.
Bad to worse for Rams
Leonard Little will have surgery.
Virginia sees decline in overall health
According to a report.
No charges in Richmond ice cream store shooting
Grand jury delcines to indict.
Possible tuition increases
At U.Va., VT.
Weather helps lower airline delays
Annual performance remains worst in more than a decade.
Border breach blamed on poor management
Report shows more than 20,000 people entered U.S. illegally.
Mexico hit by flooding
People trapped and hungry.
Bush urges Pakistan's democracy
Pakistani President decrees state of emergency.
Identification not needed at the polls
Affirmation form and provisional ballots available.
Kaine’s visit should have been rescheduled
School security cameras well worth the cost
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Style tug-of-war is perfectly normal
Iqbal--The Surprise
Follow our new NIE story every Tuesday through Dec. 18
Community Briefs
Community Briefs
Teen creates quilts for Lakotas in South Dakota KHIRSTIE SMITH THE LAKOTAS
Spotsy teen provides warmth to the Lakotas this winter
Election Day brings an excellent opportunity to teach
Get out and vote!
VOTER TIDBITS
Information about registered voters
Local woman cherishes writing
Award-winning children's writer Candice Ransom spends her days in her favorite place: Candice World
Sports Notes
Sports Notes
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
SPORTS NOTES
Sports Notes
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
Panthers make a difference with warmth
Gayle Middle School collects hundreds of pieces of warm clothing for shelter.
Resource officer battles gang activity
Stafford deputy honored for work combating gangs.
Is development too close to the landfill? WANT TO GO?
Methane gas a concern at Stafford Town Station development
Election Day means more than day off
Local elections are more then just an excuse to get out of school
School News
School News
School News
School News
Up, up and away has a colorful journey back down to earth
Spotsylvania calendar
Spotsylvania calendar
Youth Sports Highlights
Youth Sports Highlights
Regional short
Regional short
Election Day a perfect 'teachable moment'
Get out and vote!
Students learn about life in Niger
Odyssey Montessori learn about life in Niger
Support after Va. Tech tragedy heartens student
A Virginia Tech freshman reflects on the six-month anniversary of the shootings
Positive parenting greatly affects kids
A psychiatric perspective on the problem of school violence
TALK BACK
Myline Staff members sound off on school security
Hygiene combats MRSA PUT HANDS TOGETHER
New interest in the MRSA bug is good if it leads to better hygiene, health experts say
Thanks, FLS, for the nod to school bus drivers
Relay for Life worker earns award
Area Relay For Life worker receives award for Volunteer Communicator of the Year
Third cable company considered for county MORE INFO
Supervisors to consider third cable company for Stafford
Youth Sports Highlights
Youth Sports Highlights
SPORTS >> P2
SCHOOLS >> P4
COLUMN >> P8
EVENTS>> P8
Judith S. Guthrie
Agnes V. McGee
Claude W. Oliver
Jerry H. O'Malley
VHSL FOOTBALL POWER RATINGS
VHSL football power ratings
Robert J. Ames
David R. Smith
First couple of indie films visits Virginia
A visit to the Film Festival in Charlottesville
Henry L. Staats
Clearer vision for Aquia Towne Center
Planners consider adding Aquia Towne Center to new PTND zone
Destinies at stake in closing weekend
High school football playoff scenarios
Montessori students learn about Niger
Odyssey Montessori learn about life in Niger
SHERIFF, SUPERVISOR, SCHOOL BOARD RACES FILL LOCAL BALLOTS
Lots of local races on the ballot today
Candidates work to get voters out
Election day Tuesday
Our choices
On Election Day, here is a summary of our endorsements
GREEN LIGHTS
The University of Mary Washington is going green with the help of students
Michael E. Fanning
J. V. Kendall
Howard K. Hunter
Kathryn K. White
Allen E. Kerns
Judy A. Guimond
PREP PAIRINGS
Bushrod: Few hard knocks in Big Easy
Jermon Bushrod: Life as an NFL rookie
'Skins use Portis to ground Jets
Redskins
Gladys M. Rodgers
Rita M. Kimpton
Donnie Lattimore
State colleges may see large hikes in tuition
Shotgun episode nets prison time
Man gets 25 years for breaking into ex-wife's house with shotgun
Rivals seek ringing win that echoes in county
Carneal, Hott lead Battlefield team
Prep roundup
Fauquier has new school boss
Fauquier names a new school superintendent
Pittsburgh dominates on Monday Night Football
Steelers 38, Ravens 7.
Execution date set for only woman on Virginia death row
No woman has been executed in Virginia since 1912.
Sports Tuesday: Steelers Punish Ravens, and More

Uncorked running game
Gets Redskins to hard-to-figure 5-3.
Suspect in Philly cop killing apprehended
In Florida.
Israeli official warns Iran could have nuclear weapons
In 2 years if unchecked.
U of Mary Washington 'green' movement
Light bulb distribution part of it.
Senator Warner back at work
Released from the hospital Saturday.
Bombs kill 64 in Afghanistan
Deadliest attack since Taliban's fall.
Mukasey nomination goes to Senate
Will be confirmed as the next attorney general before Thanksgiving.
Colonial Williamsburg gifts
Gift cards may be used throughout the historic area.
Abu Ghraib lawsuit will continue
Federal judge allows suit against defense firm.
Nationals 3B-man breaks bone in left wrist
Ryan Zimmerman.
Writer's strike taking toll
Some shows will have to stop production.
2007 deadliest year of Iraq
5 US soldiers, 1 sailor killed.
Terps haven't abandoned hope of bowl bid
Despite injuries.
Fort A.P. Hill gets recycling award
EPA honors installation for bullet recycling;green targets environmentally friendly.
ELECTION RESULTS

Partisan politics at Colonial Forge teaches the wrong lessons

Long on short list for Lombardi Award
College football: Virginia notebook
Report: Guillen purchased steroids
GMs for instant replay
Marlins shopping Cabrera
Zimmerman breaks wrist, needs surgery
Ryan Zimmerman breaks his wrist
Being a little heavy may have health benefits
2008 favors Democrats, pollster predicts
Ky. governor tossed; Miss. governor re-elected
Upset surprises clerk candidate
Spotsylvania Circuit Court clerk election
Chiefs eliminate Falcons in LIS quarterfinals
Prep roundup
Sports Wednesday: Schilling Resigns and More

Surgery for Indian girl declared a success
Two-year-old was born with four arms and four legs.

Early morning fire at nursing home
Unconfirmed reports fire is confined to laundry area.
Election highlights
Stuart wins 28th; Skinner defeats Onorato; Spencer beats 30-year incumbent.
Toy pulled from Australian shelves
Chinese-made children's toys contain 'date rape' drug.
Charles County crash kills 4 teens
King George woman seriously injured.
Crime strikes police close to home
Car found damaged in police department parking lot.
Accounting shift drives GM into third-quarter loss
39 billion dollars.
Shooting at high school in Finland
Leaves 7 dead.
Pacman to sit out rest of season
Suspended in April after a series of infractions.
Man found dead beneath pile of peanuts
In southeastern Va.
Orioles 2008 schedule
First trip ever to Wrigley Field.
Accomplices may have been involved in deputy shooting
Ambushed an elderly sheriff's deputy.
Is it Vinny's turn again
Front runner to be Carolina's starting quarterback Sunday
Draining experience for Arenas
Misses practice again
Deadline to apply for heating assistance
Distributed by the state through a federally funded program.
Chairman of Prince William campaign focused on immigration
Neglected anticipated budget shortfall.
AOL to acquire online advertising company
Quigo.
Fort A.P. Hill in the running for Army award
Possibility of $2 million for installation improvements.
Teen gunman dies in Finland
Eight students killed before gunman turned gun on himself.
Voter intimidation investigation in Virginia
Alleged incident occured in Prince William County.
Discovery returns home
First coast to coast landing since Challenger disaster.
A bruiser
The election—what did it tell us?
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>> EDWARD HOPPER'S WORK WAS UNIVERSAL--AND INTROSPECTIVE PUTTING IT ALL IN THE HOPPER
Hopper exhibit at National Gallery draws crowds with familiar images, special events
ADAM FRANKLIN'S SOLO DISC CHANNELS FALLEN ROCK HERO
Adam Franklin solo album is different then previous stuff, but not disappointing
Drug testing should be the norm, not the exception
>> VETERANS DAY CELEBRATES AND COMMEMORATES OUR MILITARY VETERANS, PAST AND PRESENT A DAY TO HONOR, A DAY TO RESPECT
Veterans Day events in D.C. area
Students of the Month
Advantis coming to Central Park
>> GUEST COLUMN: FREDERICKSBURG'S COMIC-BOOK SCENE BY JONATHAN JONES
CATCH A SPECIAL EXHIBIT AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY ON SATURDAY FEATURING UNIFORMS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND MEMORABILIA FROM THE CIVIL WAR THROUGH WORLD WAR II.
A calendar of events coming up in the Fredericksburg area

greed the way we live
Homeowners of the 21st century, this is your wake-up call
YOUNG RAPPER PLIES KEEPS IT REAL ON HIS DIVERSE FIRST ALBUM
Plies' new album is as good as his hit single, and contains material that everyone can relate to
'INFINITY' & beyond >> Guitarist Joe Trohman on Fall Out Boy's 'Infinity On High' album, Invisible Children and the Holy Trinity
Fall Out Boy's guitarist speaks out about their music, tour and involvement with the nonprofit organization Invisible Children
CARTEL PUTS MEANING INTO ALBUM'S LYRICS
New Cartel album is both peaceful and meaningful
MOTION CITY'S MUSIC IS CUTE BUT STALE ON 'EVEN IF IT KILLS ME'
Motion City Soundtack's new album is more of the same old thing, but very good nonetheless
Using the right words in our stories is important
A word is not just a word, when it comes to abortion and immigration
Club and local entertainment scene for the coming week in the Fredericksburg area
Club and local entertainment scene for the coming week in the Fredericksburg area
FAVORITE HOBBIES CAN PROVIDE BENEFICIAL DISTRACTION AND HELP ROUND OUT PERSONALITY >> HOPSCOTCH: MUSINGS ON LIFE AND PHILOSOPHYBY JOE HOLMES
A well-rounded life helps solve identity crisis
FACE IN THE CROWD
Profile of Krystina Harte
Showing the safe way to handle firearms on hunt
Ken Perrotte's outdoor column
KIDSTUFF >>
Kids' activities coming up in the area Nov. 8-15
Plastic bag may become focus of ecological fight
With some cities weighing a plastic bag ban, how are stores responding?
Why don't students show respect for anthem?
CELEBRATED AUTHOR COMES TO FREDERICKSBURG THIS WEEKEND >> A WIZARD, WORDS AND MERLIN MAGIC
Author T.A. Barron appearing at Jabberwocky
SCHEDULE
STANDINGS
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
>> NEW OWNERSHIP AND DELICIOUS FOOD EARN HIGH PRAISE FROM DINERS FOOD, MUSIC AND MOOD DELIGHT AT JAKE & MIKE'S
Restaurant review of 'Jake and Mike's'
Two we've lost
Agnes McGee and N.C. 'Chuck' Sharp both shaped this community
>> OPERA WITH A MODERN VOICE DELIVERS A MOVING TALE OF LOVE AND LOSS FROM ARTHUR MILLER, A SONG FROM THE HEART
Review of Washington National Opera's 'A View From the Bridge'
"Sister City," an exhibit of photographs of Prince's Town, Ghana, is now on display
"Sister City," an exhibit of photographs of Prince's Town, Ghana, is now on display
>> INDIE ROCK HEROES MAKE A 'HAPPY KID' OF ALL WHO SEE THEM COWABUNGA! IT'S NADA SURF TIME
Nada Surf makes beautiful waves in Baltimore
AMERICAN HEROES: THE REAL DEAL One year after being built, the museum that celebrates all things Marines is thriving.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Holiday closings
>> A HYBRID ALL-AMERICAN MUSICAL EXPERIENCE COMES TO THE OLD DOMINION DRINKING DEEP FROM THE GOURDS
The Gourds represent unique American hybrid music--and they're coming to a theater sort of near you
>> CONCERT WITH A CAUSE: A POWER-PACKED BENEFIT SHOW IN FREDERICKSBURG THIS WEEKEND ROCK--WITH BENEFITS
A special benefit concert this Sunday will help raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis, and funds for an afflicted local resident

american consumers beyond our means
>> STILL FLIPPANT, STILL KICKING AND STILL ONE OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME EVERYBODY WANTS SOME VAN HALEN, NATURALLY
Van Halen still has what it takes at a recent reunion show
>> DISHING IT: CELEB NEWS AND NOTES FROM BASSEY ETIM-EDET
Dog the Bounty Hunter is a racist, Lance Armstrong and Ashley Olson were spotted together, Shia LaBeouf gets in trouble with the law, Katie Holmes runs a marathon and Christina Aguilera is pregnant.
WHAT INVISIBLE CHILDREN DOES
Statistics on the problem in Uganda and how to get involved
OUTDOOR CALENDAR
Outdoor calendar
Dedication paying off for Falcon runners
High school notebook
TDs oldmemoryto 'Skinsreceivers PRO FOOTBALL
Redskins report
Singletary eyes final title run
ACC basketball: Virginia preview
ACC NOTEBOOK AN ERA ENDS AT THE 'U' COACHES PRAISE BOWL
ACC Report
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
High school playoff pairings
Catherine G. Minor
J. V. Kendall
TIDES CHART
Tides chart
James G. Long
George F. Talley
Anna L. Chew
A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Nov. 8-15
A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Nov. 8-15
Westmoreland leads local voter turnout
Turnout highest in Westmoreland County on Tuesday
Eagles soar in tennis rankings
UMW roundup
Patricia C. Meadows
Patricia O. Weart
Eagle rescued near Dahlgren base, is in guarded condition
Injured eagle found in King George being treated at Wildlife Center of Virginia
Regional briefs
Regional briefs
School Board write-in candidate says Livingston deserves better
School Board write-in candidate says Livingston deserves better
Herbert F. Payne
Tracy L. Bullock
William E. Willingham
Centex proposal for help criticized OTHER action
Culpeper supervisors cool to the idea of Community Development Authority for Clevenger's Village
Spotsy ordered to release 4 e-mails
Judge orders Spotsylvania government to release several documents to Superintendent Jerry Hill in connection with a FOIA request
Democrats will lead Senate committees
Democrats take Senate
Car crash kills four high school students
Four teens killed in Charles County, Md., crash and King George woman is injured
V. Marie Sayles
One last hurrah in 'U's dome COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Johnson got memo on victories
Nozzle flogging charges advance
Gas pump dispute heads to Circuit Court
Connolly, John make all-Region I first team
All-Region I field hockey team
CORRECTION
Rogge: Jones' gold only for the 'clean'
Pele: U.S. fans told a lie on Beckham
Petty HQ to depart longtime residence
Rule changes excite, but extend college game MORE POINTS AND MORE TIME
Ready to take flight?
Methane worries planning member
Planning commission hears methane worries
Board puts Helmick rezoning request on hold
Culpeper board tables action on request for rezoning
NBA STANDINGS
Knee still giving Arenas problems
Congressmen told, 'It's not your building'
Teams seek MLS title game berth
Jonathan Chapman
James E. Gregory
Sports Thursday: Kentucky Upset, and More

Raw Video: Man Sits in Bathtub Full of Snakes

Raw Video: High Speed Chase Ends in Crash

Petty Enterprises leaving Level Cross
Petty agrees to lease space in the shop formerly used by Robert Yates Racing.
Virginia's senior Republican critical of party's direction
Warner says elections are result of drift from 'big tent' GOP.
House fire on Brock Road
No one was hurt.
Tractor trailer overturns
I-95 was in a pickle.
Hearing for tourist killer seeking new trial postponed
Benjamin Sifrit was expected to ask a Montgomery County, Maryland, judge today for a new trial.
IndyCar champion moving to NASCAR
Sam Hornish.
McNair insists he can play
Ravens QB fires back at critics.
Mysterious twitching symptoms a Roanoke high school
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating.
Father of teen who killed cops will do time
Had 20 firearms and about 2,500 rounds of ammunition in his home.
Dress-up time again for Portis
Redskins RB plays 'Choo-Choo.'
Court case of Navy doctor accused of videotaping sex acts
Deliberations underway;doctor accused of taping Navy Academy midshipmen.
War spending bill vote on the way
Stiff opposition expected;vote could come Friday.
Curious George recall
Monkey is latest victim of lead paint recalls.
Chinese toy chemical could be date rape drug
Chemical on craft beads sends kids to hospital.
Ancient bible fragment going to Jerusalem institute
Kept by man as good luck charm for decades.
Bone marrow registry drive in Stafford
Stafford teen cancer survivor hosts drive.
In FLS, ‘pro-choice’ is fine, but not ‘pro-life’; where’s the fairness?

IRAN TO ATTACK OR NOT TO ATTACK
Just say 'no' to Convention Center handout
casual friday LUST FOR LOOT MONEY, HAPPINESS AREN'T SYNONYMS
Casual Friday
Submit a tale about your favorite Christmas gift
Submit a tale about your favorite Christmas gift
TV sports highlights
TV sports highlights
J. V. Kendall
BY THE NUMBERS
TONIGHT'S GAMES
High school football preview capsules
HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS

PLAYERS TO WATCH BROOKE POINT QB BRIAN HUDSON
High school football players to watch
HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS
High school football standings
VHSL RATINGS
VHSL football power ratings
One named Republican left on Spotsylvania board
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors no longer a GOP-leaning government
'ER' may stay open a little while longer
Grizzlies are basketball opportunity at Germanna
Recreation
Johnson is best at the finish
Auto racing
Cougar streak is about pride
High school football
Colonial Forge denied state berth
Northwest Region volleyball semifinals (Colonial Forge). Matt
Chargers blitz way through Jamestown
Region I volleyball semifinals
INDIANS WORK THEIR WAY BACK TO AAA'S FINAL FOUR
Goup AAA hockey quarterfinals
For Tech to rise, new leaders must emerge
ACC previews: Virginia Tech
RECREATION CALENDAR
Recreation calendar
Three-decade run to end for Pavilion
The Pavilion in Fredericksburg to close.
Third caught relic hunter gets 2 years
Last of three Civil War battlefield looters sentenced in federal court
Fire brings more woe to Spotsy family
Fire engulfs house, brings more devastation for Spotsylvania family
Hornish is the latest to jump to NASCAR
NBA STANDINGS
I-95 driver injured, then arrested
Accident on I-95 leaves hundreds in snarled traffic
Americans charge ahead as economy takes a dip
Americans keeping ringing up debt even as cracks appear in economy.
Hazel Hill residents claim they're treated unfairly
Hazel Hill residents feel harassed
Elaine F. Underwood
NBA SUMMARIES
Is there compassion in football?
STEVE DeSHAZO: Ex-Redskins don't begrudge Patriots
Relaxed Stadler is in position in China
Burton V. Robinson
Herbert F. Payne
Show-stopping BHSA final is set
Betsy Carter's Horse Scene
Big doin's for country's finest AND THE WINNER IS
King George nears broadband deal
K.G. wireless plan moving forward, deal to close developer deal under way
Anna L. Chew
Jonathan C. Chapman
Mary J. Smith
Stafford home to regional tournament
Stafford home to regional tournament
CORRECTIONS
AFTER BITTER LOSS TO STAFFORD, WILDCATS GET THEIR SEASON RIGHT BACK ON TRACK
Group AAA hockey quarterfinals
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
High school playoff pairings
Zimmerman undergoes surgery on broken wrist
Nationals notebook
Jefferson's freebie sinks Wizards
Man holds up 3 city businesses
Robber strikes three times in three days
Astros deal Lidge to Philly
Owners order up protection for coaches
Marathon mom sets off exercise and pregnancy debate
Former MVP Lindros officially hangs 'em up
Kozlov, Caps end Senators' win streak
UMW freshman facing penalty over poster
Racially insensitive poster leads to possible disciplinary actions against UMW student
Cougars fall in Region I semifinals
high school volleyball:
Shula stands by criticism of Patriots
Portis back in costume to send 'fun' message
Chiefs' running back shows improvement in his foot
Wanted: Turnovers in Philly
Rice poised to help Rutgers break slump BIG EAST >> Mountaineers at home
Louisville sues Duke, claims breach of football contract
Virginia hopes to avoid Miami's Orange crush
Dixon is quacked up for Heisman
In scheduling, SEC fails to measure up
Gardner-Webb in a stunner
Hamilton gets two more years with FSU
NFL Week 10

NASCAR Drivers Prepare for Phoenix Raceway

'Date-Rape' Drug Linked to Children's Toy?

Sports Friday: Mountaineers Win, and More

Former prime minister under house arrest
Pakistani officals says she will be free by Saturday.
Political convetions this weekend
For 1st District Congressional seat.
Light rail construction contract awarded
In Norfolk.
Fairfax County deputy facing child porn charges
1,000 images found on his home computer.
2 college students killed in off-campus fire in Rochester
Pre-dawn fire injures a third student.
Power back on at Atlanta airport concourse
Only one flight from Richmond affected.
Train hits a truck
No one was hurt.
Creamer has midway lead
Midway mark of the LPGA's Tournament.
Suggs might not be able to play
In Sunday's game.
NASCAR this weekend
Checker Auto Parts 500.
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'We're going to the next level'
Paymon Fine Rug Imports newly renovated
Drought causing foundation issues
Pets up for Adoption
Pets up for Adoption
Count blessings, not entitlements
Pastor Charlie Chilton's Thought for the week column: 'Entitlement kills gratitude'
Five religion Web sites to try out for some spiritual surfing
Five religion Web sites to try out for some spiritual surfing
Two bad calls in Stafford: Life club, Kaine visit
Give thanks: It's good for you
COLLEGE STANDINGS
LIGHTER SIDE OF WWII
By Donnie Johnston
SCHEDULE
Median sales price dipped 9.1 percent
September home sales report
HAT RALLY >> The faithful put on their finest
Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Caroline County holds hat rally
AKC Web site can help you avoid puppy mills
BARBIE EVOLVES: Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie has had over 80 careers ranging from rock star to paleontologist to presidential candidate. This doll was also marketed as an astronaut in 1965, 1986 and 1994. Several military-type Barbie dolls have been sold over the years, and their designs were all first approved by the Pentagon.
By Jim Kundreskas
USING NATURE'S GIFTS WORTH TRYING: Seeing a youngster at the farmers market last week with hands stained from husking black walnuts reminded me of how we did it in my youth. The driveway into the house had depressions, mudholes if you will, into which we dumped unhulled walnuts. Driving over them took care of the hulls without cracking the walnuts, which could then be removed and dried.
By Tony P. Wrenn
TV sports highlights
TV sports highlights
GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST AND EXHIBITION: Saturday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway (State Route 3), Stafford. The theme of the 21st annual exhibit is "Storybook Homes." General admission: $5 adults, $3 children 6 to 17, free for children under 6. For information on workshop dates and contest rules, call 540/373-3381 or visit ferryfarm.org.
By Paul Sullivan
PARK WAIVES FEES FOR VETERANS DAY: To thank America's veterans for their service to their country, the National Park Service will waive entrance fees at all of its sites for veterans and their families tomorrow. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park does not charge a fee; however, the park will waive its $2 film fee for veterans and their families on that day.
100 YEARS OR OLDER? 'Your Life Story Could Be History,' 'Virginia Historical Society,' 428 North Boulevard, Richmond. As part of an oral-history project, 'Witness to a Century,' the society is conducting interviews with persons 100 years old or older for a television production and VHS archives. To become part of this project, relatives should call Dr. Paul A. Levengood at 804/342-9673 or e-mail plevengood@vahistorical.org. PROGRAM TELLS SLAVE'S STORY
PICTURING THE WAR
Defining 'Baptist' not an easy task
A crash course in federalcontracts
Spotsylvania conference offers tips for federal contractors while trying to woo them to the county
LOCAL PLAYERS
Area college basketball players
BATTLEFIELD HARDSHIPS
Virginia History for Nov. 10
Virginia History for Nov. 10
UMW centennial calendar for Nov. 10
UMW centennial calendar for Nov. 10
Pet notes for Nov. 10
Pet notes for Nov. 10
Garden calendar for Nov. 10
Garden calendar for Nov. 10
Civil War Calendar for Nov. 10
Civil War Calendar for Nov. 10
HOT SPOT OF OLD
Hot Shoppes: Modern '55 restaurant is '07 nostalgia
WRENN RECEIVES VIRGINIA ARCHITECTURE MEDAL
PBS special wonders: Science or religion?
Terps get the Gist of things
Vocal Gist hopes to lead Terps as a senior
Stafford board will see shift in power
Three new members elected to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors
Hearts also warmed at cold-night shelter
Discussion turns to faith among homeless men on the way to area's cold-night shelter
STATE, REGION CAPSULES
State, region men's basketball capsules
Indians claim the Bell
High school football: Stafford 18, North Stafford 13
Barnett, Hawks claimCommonwealth title
High school football: Brooke Point 21, Colonial Forge 14
Cavs juiced about Orange Bowl finale
Virginia visits Miami
GAME OF THE WEEKJAMES MONROE 20, COURTLAND 8 jackets' defense aces final exam
High school football: James Monroe at Courtland
Hokies hope to break FSU jinx
Hokies host Florida State
Massaponax dominates Mountain View early
High school football: Massaponax at Mountain View
GROUP AAA STAFFORD REACHES FINALS FENWICK ROCKET BOOSTS INDIANS
High school field hockey
Wallace leads Chargers to win
High school football: Chancellor at Spotsylvania
Cavaliers earn a spot in playoffs
High school football: Caroline 32, King George 14
Chargers fall one game short
High school field hockey
Jackets, Tigers seek ODAC crown today
R-MC, H-SC meet for ODAC title
Hokies survive Elon's upset bid in opener
Men's college basketball: Virginia Tech 69, Elon 64
1st District to select nominees
Nominees to be picked for 1st District race
Falcons' Hazel is fifth in state meet
High school sports
Desmond Q. Harris
Shirley D. Jackson
Sallie C. Hill
Susie H. Gray
Jason M. Gronberg
Central Park dance studio honoring prepayments from The Performance Place
Central Park dance studio honoring prepayments from The Performance Place
Walker crossing I-95 hit, killed
Man hit by bus while crossing I-95 in the middle of the night
CHURCHES RUNNING SHELTER SEEK LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Micah ministries seeks local government support to aid the chronic homeless
Collision with truck slows trains in Caroline
Brief
'Conversation' begins at UMW
UMW hosts unity march in the wake of a racially insensitive poster found in a dorm
NBA STANDINGS
Growth patterns just not working
As the region grows faster, it needs to grow smarter, former Maryland governor tells planning officials
Wild night stuns Culpeper cops, dog
Wild night for Culpeper authorities as suspect escapes, sheds handcuffs, then takes officer's Taser and turns it on pursuers
Gerald P. Williams
STANDINGS
High school football scores, standings
Regional briefs
Regional briefs
STATE SCORES
High school football state scores
Car hits building in downtown Culpeper
Car crashes into downtown building, Culpeper businessman charged
City now eyeing two court sites
Council narrows court choices to two locations
Students of the Month
James W. Byrd
Redskins receivers miss practice again
Lawrence seeking a senior moment
Lawrence has big plans for senior season at G.W.
Pesticide too much for bald eagle in K.G. to overcome
Sick bald eagle found at Dahlgren is euthanized
John F. Bourne
CORRECTIONS
Louie Johnson
Drifters clinch Tidewater District title
Wildcats aim for title
State high school cross country preview
Fairfax woman dies in I-95 crash
One dead, one injured in interstate crash
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Holiday closings
Vick fires attorney
Atlanta attorney gets axe in dogfighting case;Vick to court next month.
Bhutto released from house arrest
Police feared former leader would attend rally against emergency rule.
Afghan death toll on the rise
Deadliest year since U.S. invasion.
More bombings in Iraq
Seven killed in minibus bombings.
Simpson hearing to resume after holiday
Sports memorabilia dealers take the stand.
Congress tries to save middle class from another tax
House passes measure to block alternative minimum tax.
Writers strike affects broadway
Stagehands start striking on Saturday.
Study calls for more veteran's centers
About 600 more beds than planned could be needed.
Lawmakers try to make Tech fund tax exempt
Senator's Jim Webb and John Warner sponsor the measure.
Immigration forum coming to northern Virginia
Questions to be answered from immigrants next month.
Belman tried to sink Gov. Kaine’s wonderful visit to CFHS
Belman tried to sink Gov. Kaine’s wonderful visit to CFHS
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EPIC STORY RECOUNTS SAGA OF IRAQI FAMILY
In Bolivia, women glam up tradition
A TASTE OF THE BUSINESS
Stewart O'Nan's newest displays his skill with words
CREAM RISES TO THE TOP
Colorado Kitchen's Clark raised two daughters and started a career as a chef
Soldier gets best news in Iraq
Man finds family at last
We'll all pay for wildfire damage
NAMES & NOTES
Names & Notes
Community Briefs
Community Briefs
WHODUNIT UNFOLDS IN BLUE RIDGE
Discover a diverting mystery series with "The Crafty Teddy"
When life gets hard, try shifting your perception
When life gets hard, try changing your view of circumstances
The doctor's orders: Quit now, or suffer
Doctors, dentists see obvious and subtle damage done by smoking
Rankins-Catlett
Russell, Rooney
MEDICINE HELPS SOME KICK HABIT
Quit-smoking pill a miracle to some, a source of worry to others
Veterans Day: A good time to review some WWI history
Changes prompt Khinoo's departure
Longtime Marine Corps director of civilian personnel leaves in disillusionment
Transferring from one transit mode to another can be hard
Washington-area commuters face a complicated transfer system on public transportation
Painter, Newland
Turnure, Ambrose
Bartley, Edelen
Henderson, Morton
ID theft can be a dead issue
Chamber forum focuses on identity theft
Betting on patterns can lead investors into the rough
Business Browser
Ancient Rome attracts King George actors
Homeschooled children in King George County put on play set in ancient Rome
Many theories, no sure cure
COLIC TIPS
Fast heart-attack care helps
There's more to fall TV than 'Dancing With the Stars'
Kenneth A. Loff
GOP did not fare well this election
Republicans didn't fare so well in local government races

letting kids be kids competitive parenting

food of dry martinis and wet flounders
ACROSS THE REGION
Flex spending great way to save money
Flexible Spending Accounts for federal workers are worth the extra effort
WEEK IN REVIEW
week in review
On Veterans Day
Honoring those who served
Halfway there or halfway done
Redskins prepare for Eagles
She uses her hands--and her heart--to speak to the deaf
Woman interprets for deaf students at Massaponax High
Honor our troops--past and present
On Veterans Day, Rep. Eric Cantor salutes those who risk all in service of their country
Of U.S. veterans and ancient Rome
America's first veterans followed in the tradition of Cincinnatus
VDOT HOT SPOTS

democracy abroad Bhutto vs. Musharraf
NFL GAME CAPSULES
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Holiday closings
'Skins must begin playoff push today
Grant Paulsen's column
THE EDGE
Jackson's eyes are on games
Whatever Happened to
Helen K. Mathena
David L. Brimmer
Keith Wright
Shirley D. Jackson
Joe Bourne
Daniel G. Myers
Johann R. Steadman
Season of cheer, gloom
Shoppers in downtown Fredericksburg have mixed emotions about spending this holiday season
FIELD HOCKEY F. W. Cox 6, Stafford 0 talons sink into indians
Group AAA tournament: Stafford falls to Cox
Porter succumbs on Witt's 'day'
VHSL state meets
Memorial to dead, with messages from living
What makes a hero? Loyalty, along with bravery
Schools send cheerleading squads to state finals
High school cheerleading competition
Friendship comes second AUTO RACING
CORRECTION
Correction
Beamer, Hokies gain redemption
College football: Virginia Tech vs Florida State
Hokies put their anger to good use
Steve DeShazo on Florida State-Virginia Tech
Alaska's Young is highway earmarks king
Eagles try to enter bounce-back mode
Eagles post top-10 regional finishes
NBA STANDINGS
He died as he lived, with guitar in hand
Allen Kerns died doing what he loved: playing bluegrass music
Clippers dispatch Chargers in final
Lightning's scoring bolt drops Caps
Wittman wins district nod
Wittman wins GOP nomination
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Why is Spotsy still holding out on participating in the Virginia Railway Express?
Money problems
A new FRED route depends on county
Will there be a VRE feeder route from Courthouse Road commuter lot
Scholarships geared toward construction
Local trade association tries to get more young people into heavy equipment by offering them scholarships
Patriots primed to rock the CAA
Product safety?
If you think product safety is an issue on which politicians would unify, you would be mistaken
Judge misses the full intent of FOIA
Speeder solution?
Handing out radar guns may sound ok, but the unintended consequences may be more than civilians want to bear
City facing some spending challenges
Fredericksburg will soon begin looking at its budget situation
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Holiday closings
Beamer: QB shuffle is best bet
Virginia Tech looks forward to Miami
PRO FOOTBALL EAGLES 33, REDSKINS 25 solid early, 'skins get sloppy late
Redskins host the Eagles
Sometimes, an NFL team simply has to get mean
Steve DeShazo on the Redskins-Eagles game
Cavs outgun Catamounts COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Virginia hosts season opener against Vermont
Army veteran recalls attack
Marvin "Jim" Hinkle will be honored during Veterans Day services in Fredericksburg today
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
VHSL football playoff pairings
Terps know job isn't done
Johann R. Steadman
Rose G. Monori
Hazel V. Tucker
Robert L. Reynolds
Delbert L. Johnson
Abbie C. Holmes
Shooting at party leaves one teen dead
Sweet 16 party turns violent as one teen is killed and another injured
Daniel K. Barry
Joseph L. Royer
Vanity plates big in VA
When it comes to personalized plates, Virginia is vainest of all.
Caroline teen killed in shooting
Second teen wounded; suspect arrested.
NASCAR News
Johnson wins and builds on lead.
Eagles rally at end to beat 'Skins
Eagles 33, Redskins 25.
Close call for Pittsburgh
Steelers 31, Browns 28.
Bouquet bandits
Robbers posing as flower deliverymen enter an apartment and steal the couple's life savings.
Criminal probe opened in Bay oil spill
Investigators will be looking into management and communication issues, among other questions.
Bees on top
Seinfeld's animated film number 1 at weekend box office.
Arlington deputy sheriff killed in car crash
Stafford man charged.
NFL Monday Morning Quarterback

Sports Monday: Colts Lose, and More

Raw Video: One-armed Clerk Fights Robber

Man Builds Toilet-shaped House

Fire sends heavy smoke over east London
There is no word on what has caused it.
Memorial to girls who were slaves
Slave jail history developing.
Tar Heels still number 1
In Associated Press top-25 men's college basketball poll.
Baseball Writers name winners
Closest vote in that league since 1980.
Posada close to new contract with Yanks
Says he prefers to stay with the Yankees
Virginia involved in multi-state wildlife trafficking
Illegal trade of foxes and coyotes.
Attendance up at Mount Vernon
An 18 percent increase.
Bhutto under house arrest
Armed guards outside to make sure she can't lead protest.
Pennsylvania teen tied to Finnish shooting
Boy chatted on-line with teen who carried out school attack.
Investigation into Bay spill
Oil spill being called worse in two decades.
Central Americans discover chocolate drinks in 11100 B.C.
Discovery is about a millinneum earlier that thought.
New York may ban pigeon feeding
Councilman proposes fine.
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Iqbal--The Handout
Follow our new NIE story every Tuesday through Dec. 18
Parents' choices help teen drivers stay safe BEHIND THE WHEEL
Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec
New cadet program in Sheriff's Office
Stafford Sheriff's Office starts new program for cadets with intellectual or physical disabilities
Bark Park opens in Aquia Harbour
Aquia Harbour's Bark Park opens
School bus drivers take pride in their work
Iraq always nearby for soldiers' families
Soldiers back from Iraq strive to make the best of what they have, despite the mental and physical injuries they have suffered during the war
Robot is ready to rumble
Local robot finishes on top at State Fair rumble
Hockey season ends in sadness
Jackets field hockey seniors face tough end-of-season
Salem Church library to become one of largest
Salem Church Library to expand
Correction
Correction
Youth Sports Highlights
Youth Sports Highlights
Sports Notes
Sports Notes
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
SPORTS NOTES
Sports Notes
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
Dark Horse Fencing competes in several area tournaments
School News
School News
School News
School News
iPods and technology can assist learning in schools
Spotsylvania calendar
Spotsylvania calendar
Contrasting childhoods reason to give thanks
Differences between today and yesterday
Youth Sports Highlights
Youth Sports Highlights
African-American cemeteries reclaimed VOLUNTEERS PITCH IN TO CLEAR BRUSH
Servants' cemetery reclaimed from the brush
EAGLE CANDIDATE CLEANS CEMETERY
Eagle Scout candidate cleans up lost graveyard
Students celebrate Mexican holiday
Students celebrate Mexican holiday
TOUCH OF BRAILLE GOALBALL, A SPORT IN SOUND
Local Lions Clubs helps blind boy broaden his world
Crime Solvers
Crime Solvers
Attacking problems, one Lego at a time MORE INFO
Youngsters attack world problems one Lego block at a time
Dixon-Smith repeats as champions
Dixon-Smith wins county field hockey championship.
Pup awareness
Puppies for sale? Let the buyer beware
Solving world problems
Youngsters attack world problems using one Lego block at a time
Abbie C Holmes
Joseph L. Royer
Students learn from veterans
Students, elders share Veterans Day
Mary C. Roy
Heart patients get reassurance
About 100 local heart patients had their defibrillators adjusted at a special clinic at Mary Washington Hospital
Setback leaves teamat a loss for words
Failure to finish haunts Redskins
VSHL VOLLEYBALL PAIRINGS
VHSL volleyball pairings
VHSL REGIONAL FOOTBALL PAIRINGS
VHSL regional football pairings
City considers Fall Hill Avenue widening project
Public hearing on Fall Hill Avenue widening in Fredericksburg

higher ed student housing
Dickie Dickenson
UMW
UMW roundup
Joseph C. Muzyka
Truck parking rule softened in Spotsy
Public hearing on truck ban comes to Spotsylvania supervisors again, but softened
Paying tribute to those who served
Ceremony at future site of city memorial honors vets. Officials hope project will be done next year
NBA STANDINGS
Jack C. Chapman
Willie M. Trigg
Teen slaying alarms students
Caroline High School reacts to shooting
Richard L. Goetzinger
James W. Byrd
Three killed in area road crashes
Fatality round-up: Four dead after weekend crashes
VETS SHARE STORIES WITH STUDENTS
Veterans share their stories with students at Ni River Middle School
House committee meeting here
House Appropriations Committee to retreat here
if you could build a super-powered robot, what would it do?
Students sound off on artificial intelligence
Francis E. Jones
CORRECTION
Correction
Melissa A. Johnson
Sevester J. Bazemore
City woman charged in fatal crash
Suspect, 19, is charged with aggravated manslaughter, felony hit-and-run, driving under the influence.
Robberies in Fredericksburg could be linked
CVS robbed Saturday.
Bhutto could still cooperate with Musharraf
Official thinks Bhutto is trying to cause disturbance to rally party support.
VT architecture program No. 1 in professional survey
Graduate program ranked fifth.
Body of police officer's wife exumed
Cold case reopened after new wife disappears.
Leach gets record-setting fine
Texas Tech football coach.
O.J. Simpson back in court
Testimony in stolen collectibles case continues.
Raw Video:Blast Kills Philippine Congressman
Blast outside House of Representatives.
New baseball stadium readying for play
Nat's new home.
Bush issues veto of health spending measure
Some say Bush vetoed over politics.
Billick to continue as play-caller for the Ravens
No intention of delegating the play-calling.
Poultry companies to sign river-protection agreement.
Will reduce phosphorus in poultry manure.
Diesel hits record high
Everybody feeling the gas price pinch.
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As Maine goes?
Should middle schoolers be given contraceptive drugs? One Maine school thinks so
Must people die before cops stop speeders?
TIPS TO GET TURKEY ON THE TABLE ON TIME
Stop stress cold turkey
DWANE LONG
Dwane Long is the owner of Awesome R/C & Hobbies in Stafford County
Marine vet faces tough fight
The Globe and Laurel must be moved for widening of U.S. 1 in Triangle
Monroe gets 27 years in prison
Man convicted of killing supervisor will be in jail until he's 94

Talk turkey when no time to cook WHEN TIME'S NOT ON YOUR SIDE, PICK UP THE PHONE AND ORDER THE WHOLE HOLIDAY SHEBANG
Easy fare friends will find pleasing
NFL NOTEBOOK pats', dolphins' seasons don't reflect parity records alone not measure of teams
NFL report
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
PLAYER TO WATCH
AFC STANDINGS NFC STANDINGS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
DIVISION I PREVIEW
Franklin at Colonial Beach
DIVISION 2 PREVIEW
Northampton at Essex preview
High school games provide excitement
Looking for bargain-basement excitement--it's time for the high school football playoffs
Electronics, shopping are dumbing us down
QUESTION OF CONTEXT FIGHTING EVIL
McCain's moral bearers were much truer than those of the Woodstockers
Be sure to treat veggies with care
Millard E. Hackney
Francis E. Jones
Rhea will discuss fifth Civil War book on Overland Campaign
Gordon Rhea will be discussing his new book, 'In the Footsteps of Grant and Lee: The Wilderness Through Cold Harbor,' this Friday, Nov. 16, in Fredericksburg Square
Pick from variety of wines for turkey day
wine column/Thanksgiving pairings
Hall must shift gears from fantasy to reality COLLEGEFOOTBALL
Virginia Tech notebook
Matthias denies his job is on line
Battlefield notebook
volleyball Raiders 3, chargers 1 hope rises from loss
State AA volleyball quarterfinals
Butler and DuCote lift Mountaineers
College notebook
Steven P. Garnett
Joseph L. Royer
Eagles' Hickey gets All-American honors
UMW's Hickey a preseason All-American
GOLF GLANCE
It all starts up front for Drifters HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
It's what up front that counts
1st District focus
What will Virginia's 1st District Congressional race say about national politics
Lee Hammons
Thomas E. Wood
Lawrence N. Smith
'08 trial date is set for Culpeper killing
Judge sets Sept. 29 trial date for man charged with killing Culpeper mother of three
Amy's Cafe case settled.
Amy's Cafe case settled.
Thomas K. Hand
Board denies FOIA violations
Spotsylvania School Board sets the record straight, Lora denies allegations
Same man suspected in four robberies
Robber strikes a fourth time
Richmond man charged with setting car on fire
Man charged with torching girlfriend's vehicle
Mary O. Mozingo
Charlynne L. Boddy
Burton V. Robinson
Regional briefs
Regional briefs
VHSL REGIONAL FOOTBALL PAIRINGS
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
2009 budget shortfall is also likely, panel is told
House Appropriations talks about the budget
Witnesses sought in shooting case
Others may have been involved in shooting
Patrol-car window broken, man charged
police brief
Frances M. Harman
City will purchase land for park along river
Fredericksburg moving forward on riverfront land purchase
Caroline man's trial in manslaughter case expected to be postponed
Caroline manslaughter jury trial expected to be continued
Seahawks bottle up 49ers' offense
Terps' goal: Air it out over 'Noles ACC
Little big man in Kansas
Johnson: All's fair in racing for title
In cup hierarchy,Ryder comes 1st
STANDINGS

Paris, Parker finally will face each other
Roger R. Johnson
Spotsy facing reduced revenue
Spotsy facing less in revenue for the coming budget year
Thanksgiving comes early for hundreds
Diverse crowd shows up for turkey
NEARING D^BENT^00C9^EENT^BUT >> Park on display
Pound planning parting shots
Cab driver robbed waiting for passenger
Police brief
Man stabbed outside city nightspot
Police brief
Sports Wednesday: Sabathia Wins Cy, and More

Shots fired into apartment at Virginia Tech
Cornerback Victor Harris doesn't think shots fired into his apartment were meant for him.
Zimmerman has 2nd surgery
The injury was discovered when the National felt his hand hurting after swinging a bat this month.
Man jumps into gator-infested lake
Man running from cops turns up dead with teeth marks on torso.
War funding debate continues
Democrats are pushing a 50 billion dollar bill that covers four months of war operations and also aims to have combat forces out of Iraq by December of next year.
Scientists may have cloned monkeys
The actual research has yet to be published and there has been no confirmation by other researchers.
Woman faked marriage for U.S. citizenship
Woman was hired by CIA and FBI.
CIA failed in Moussaoui case
Agency didn't turn over interrogation tapes.
Metro fares may go up
Small turnout at Metro fare hearing.
Macy's Pumped Up for Thanksgiving Day Parade
Three new ballons to debut.
Iraq situation better
Iraqi president says crisis with Turkey has passed.
Explosion rocks Manila
Police: Deadly bomb blast outside Philippine Congress targeted Muslim lawmaker.
Deputies stationed at Caroline High School
After the murder of a 16 year-old Saturday in Ladysmith.
Musharraf plans to give up army post
Some time this month.
Wedge and Melvin the picks
For baseball's managers of the year.
Freeney out
Will miss the rest of the season.
Nationals to test new ballpark
March 29 exhibition against O's.
Woman admits attempt to abduct newborn
In Norfolk.
Proper government agencies must deal with immigration legality
Proper government agencies must deal with immigration legality
Content, not ‘puffery,’ for election guides
Content, not ‘puffery,’ for election guides
Thanks, friends, for your encouragement
Thanks, friends, for your encouragement
Why does it take a fatality before the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office reacts to traffic issues?
Why does it take a fatality before the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office reacts to traffic issues?
Equal Access Law governs school clubs
Equal Access Law governs school clubs
The annoying phone calls keep on coming
The annoying phone calls keep on coming
Traffic may slow briefly on I-95 tonight
Traffic may slow on I-95 tonight as an oversized load passes through Caroline.
‘Woodstock’ op-ed was an insult to veterans
‘Woodstock’ op-ed was an insult to veterans
Man dies in King George fire
Rescuers' "Heroic" effort was too late to save 72-year-old man.
Recount in a northern Virginia race
37th Senate District.
Broadcaster Robertson undergoes minor cardiac procedure
In October at the Cleveland Clinic.
Bush welcoming new attorney general
Mukasey sworn in.
Some on broadway getting back to negotiations
Stagehands and producers set to resume talks this weekend.
Mint rolls out new presidential coin
Madison dollar set for Thursday release.
Earthquake hits Chile
Fatalities reported;hundreds of homes damaged.
Biggest diamond ever goes to auction
Sells for more than $16 million.
November is adoption awareness month
Virginia organization helps find children and coaches.
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THE CAPSTAN SHAFTSHAVE NEW BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICANA
Capstan Shafts album can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of genre preference
FINDING THE RIGHT TATTOO PARLOR >>TATTOO HOW-TO Everything you should know before hitting the parlor
Getting a tattoo is a somewhat painful but ultimately mild experience
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE, BROTHER In the aftermath of personal tragedy, a Stafford drama teacher is helping the community through the power of Shakespeare
Fred Franklin honors late brother by using inheritance to fund Shakespeare plays at Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts.
Biologist's mission: Rid America's lakes of common carp
Practical practice for Germanna students
In the health care field, students apply lessons from the classroom to simulation techniques, integrating academics with technology
Don't be pound-foolish, Spotsy supervisors
Club and local entertainment scene for the coming week in the Fredericksburg area
Club and local entertainment scene for the coming week in the Fredericksburg area
>> FORTY YEARS OF INSIGHT, AND STILL SINGING STRONG FAVORITE FABLES AND ARLO GUTHRIE
Arlo Guthrie still charms audiences with music, stories
>> SALVADORIAN SPECIALTIES AND OUTSTANDING VALUE, TOO FROM SALVADOR TO YOU: A DELICIOUS TU TIERRA
Review of Tu Tierra restaurant
A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Nov. 15-22
A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Nov. 15-22
KIDSTUFF >>
Kids' activities coming up in the area Nov. 15-22
SCHEDULE
CONFERENCE STANDINGS
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Caroline at Lafayette preview
Caroline at Lafayette preview
Poquoson at James Monroe preview
Poquoson at James Monroe preview
Courtland at Powhatan preview
Courtland at Powhatan preview
Woodstock crowd better than McCain? You've got to be kidding!
AN AARDVARK WITH A MESSAGE--UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL>> FROM PAGE TO STAGE: ARTHUR!
From page to stage, it's Arthur the aardvark, live
>> OBERST AND CO. TAKE AUDIENCE ON WILD MUSICAL RIDE EYES' SHOW BRIGHTENS UP NORVA
Bright Eyes pleases diverse audience with hits and energy at NorVa

geopolitics misunderstanding the mideast
>> CHRISTIAN ROCK PROVES MOVING AND POWERFUL IN A LIVE CONCERT AT THE PATRIOT CENTER A LIFE SONG HEARD: CASTING CROWNS
Review: Casting Crowns at the Patriot Center
>> COMEDIAN, ACTOR AND KING OF 'TUDE COMES TO VERIZON CENTER READY TO COOK
Dane Cook, the new king of all media, hits D.C. on Friday.
>> ALL ELIZABETHAN PLAYWRIGHTS ARE NOT EQUAL: MARLOWE NEEDS HELP IN 2007 THE PLAY'S THE THING, SO WHAT ABOUT MARLOWE?
Review: The Shakespeare Theatre Company inaugurates its new space at Sidney Harman Hall with Christopher Marlowe's first play, "Tamburlaine," and his last, "Edward II," running in revolving repertory
SANTA NEEDS HELPERS THIS YEAR
Red Cross Letters to Santa program kicks off
>> NATIONAL TOUR OF TOP COMEDIANS HITS CHARLOTTESVILLE THIS WEEKEND FOR A GOOD TIME, IT'S CAROLINE RHEA
Caroline Rhea at the Paramount Theater in C'ville this Sunday
PARENTAL PERMISSION IS KEY FOR TEENS
Getting a tattoo is a big responsibility, and getting permission from your parents is usually the best way to go
D.C.'S JUKEBOX THE GHOST IS FINELY TUNED ON SELF-TITLED D^BENT^00C9^EENT^BUT EP
Jukebox the Ghost is a pop band that deserves a listen from both bubble-gum-pop fans and indie lovers alike
BRITISH ACT SHIKARI CAN'T QUITE BREAK HARD-CORE MOLD
Enter Shikari keeps it typical with too many breakdowns and an overdone use of electronic 80s keyboards
COMPLACENT 'CURTIS' CAN'T COMPETE WITH RAP UP-AND-COMERS
50 Cent's 'Curtis' is nothing he has not done before, and is a weak addition to the world of rap
FACE IN THE CROWD
Profile of Anna Kushner
SOPHOMORES MUST AVOID GETTING USED TO HABITUATION >> HOPSCOTCH: MUSINGS ON LIFE AND PHILOSOPHYBY JOE HOLMES
Boredom requires looking at every moment as a new one
A CASE FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS? >> Eye on the Ball: Sports analysis and updates by J. P. Stroman
Playoffs should replace current BCS system in college football
>> DISHING IT: CELEB NEWS AND NOTES FROM BASSEY ETIM-EDET
Ellen becomes a scab; Brit loses 'mother of the year'--again; J.Lo finally pregnant, and more
Here are gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast
Ken Perrotte's outdoor column
CALENDAR
Outdoor calendar
All are welcome in hoops playoffs
High school notebook
ACC NOTEBOOK VIRGINIA WILL BE RESTED FOR SHOWDOWN CAVS WELCOME BREAK
ACC Report
Redskins' fast pace pays off
Redskins notebook
VOLLEYBALL PAIRINGS
Sevester J. Bazemore
Frances M. Harman
TIDES CHART
Tides chart
Dorothy J. Reichert
Nicole Mitchell
Margaret O. Mozingo
Helped out of jail
A pilot program for released prisoners in King George gives a compassionate hand up
Local agency building homes in Honduras
Land purchase clears big hurdle for local relief effort in Honduras
GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER
Trial in Caroline awaits prosecutor
Caroline manslaughter case continued after family complains
Fine could resolve case against cleaner
Charges to be dismissed against owner of JC Cleaners after he pays fine.
Charles C. Taylor
Man, 72, dies in blaze in K.G.
Man dies in King George fire; 'heroic' rescue effort falls short
CORRECTION
correction
Cavs' celebration muted by tragedy
Caroline players have mixed emotions entering playoffs
Shegog isofficially a Tar Heel
It's official: Shegog signs with UNC
Marbury rejoins Knicks in L.A.
NBA STANDINGS
India J. Williams
VHSL FOOTBALL PAIRINGS
VHSL regional football playoff pairings
Police say man beat student
Man charged with avenging little brother, lands in jail.
Scott A. Morris
Winner gets the job, the loser gets unemployed
Westmoreland revenue commissioner fires office deputy who opposed her in election
Ducks begin crucial stretch
WVU's White says Smith spit on him
Wedge and Melvin are top managers
NFL reinstates Miami's Williams
Colts place Freeney on injured reserve
Grand jury gets murder charge
Woman's own words led to murder charge
Hazel Hill apartment owners say they'll work with the tenants
Hazel Hill owner to investigate resident claims of unfair treatment
Boller regains job as Ravens' starter
Sports Thursday: Celtics Win, and More

Raw Video: Car Vs. Tractor-Trailer

Delta-United merger?
Carriers said to be discussing combination.
Raw Video: Fast Food Bandit

VDOT program helps vets
Gives returning wounded vets the chance to gain work skills.
Palestinian president calls for overthrow of Hamas
In the Gaza Strip.
Wizards beat Pacers
103-90.
Skin's Lloyd breaks collarbone
Out at least 6 weeks.
Congrats, winners
Our time campaigning was time well spent
We appreciate support for cancer cure
Expo worthy of support
I’d rather hunt with Fudd than Cheney
Let’s hope the turkeys are clean for holidays
I thank my supporters and congratulate Ms. Reinboldt
Judge orders sex offender held
From Ohio.
New York man pleads not guilty
In the death of an off-duty Virginia police officer.
VT tests system
Second time.
Padres have another Cy Young winner
Jake Peavy.
Express lane for holiday flights
In an effort to ease air traffic congestion
Video of Polish immigrant being stunned by a Taser is released in
Man is killed.
Iran's nuclear program scrutinized
U.N. Security Council demands that it freeze its nuclear enrichment.
Stamp price hikes won't top inflation
Next rate change will follow new procedures.
Trying to save Anne Frank's tree
The tree that's in her diary.
Millions to hit the road for Thanksgiving
Gas prices at an all time high.
ACLU Virginia seeks local voting information
Cites complaints.
Co-leaders in Florida
Opening round of the LPGA's season-ending ADT Championship.
Emory & Henry basketball coach retires
Battling cancer.
Task force to assess foreclosures
Governor is creating force.
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Renters: Your stuff may be more valuable than you think
Leaf collection
Leaf collection
Choosing wallpaper? Consider these ideas
You can take the couple out of France, but
Please take care: Even good dogs wander off
GOSSIP IS OUR NO. 1 GRIPE
Casual Friday
No surprise in bias of artwork on Abu Ghraib
BOWLING SCORES
Bowling scores
DRIVERS ON THE FRINGE
POINTS STANDINGS
SCHEDULE
TRACK
Brooke Point at G.W.-Danville preview
Brooke Point at G.W.-Danville preview
Gar-Field at Massaponax preview
Gar-Field at Massaponax preview
New homes, amenities at lake
Despite the overall market slowdown, there's still plenty going on and in the works around Lake Anna
Spotsy family wants to help youngsters
Fredericksburg to celebrate adopting from foster care
Mower is mulcher for autumn's leaves
Try mulching those leaves with your lawn mower

stuck in traffic a problem of prosperity
Slaves' memoirs will come to life in program
Slaves' memoirs come to life at program
Shut out uninvited critters

future of medicine baby boomers, take heed
Merry feels in rather short supply this season
Let's get into the holiday spirit by focusing on those who do so much for others--during this season and throughout the year
Eric D. Anstey
GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER
Cartoon Network turns to live-action
Teens get kick out of activity
Recreation feature
America's gone wild over feral felines
America's gone wild over feral cats
For Eagles, only one goal really matters
UMW women open season with No. 1 ranking
Scott A. Morris
Baker gives Eagles punch
UMW men's basketball preview
Luddens rise, fall as a family
Two of a kind: Shane and John Ludden lead Massaponax
VHSL REGIONAL FOOTBALL PAIRINGS
VHSL football pairings
VOLLEYBALL PAIRINGS
VHSL volleyball pairings
TV sports highlights
TV sports highlights
Recount requested in Spotsy clerk's race
Recount to occur in Spotsylvania Circuit Court clerk's race
Culpeper chamber hosting breakfast with area legislators Dec. 7.
Culpeper chamber hosting breakfast with area legislators Dec. 7.
Silver Cos. tax credit investors file protest
Law firm appeals Silver Cos. tax credits assessments
CALENDAR
Recreation calendar
NBA STANDINGS
Parelli method on display this weekend
Betsy Carter's Horse Scene
The overcomers
Caroline High School football team heads to playoffs stunned by Saturday night tragedy
Sara P. Boutwell
Maury School ready to teach once again
Central Rappahannock Heritage Center moves into public portion of old Maury School
Kenyans are coming to town for holiday race
Rec notes
Dorothy W. Mack
Shuler scores 20 to lead Rams in Puerto Rico
THE RIGHT MATCH IS IMPORTANT FACTOR IN FOSTER-CARE SYSTEM
Social workers try to match family skills, preferences with needy children
Johnson, Knaus have come far
NASCAR
Daniel K. Barry
Diane Bowles
Governor lifts state ban on burning
After yeterday's rain, governor lifts statewide burning ban
Wisconsin company will build $200 million waterpark as part of celebrate virginia
City announces plans Kalahari tourism complex
David W. Sprague
Dorothy S. Snow
Bonds indicted for perjury, obstruction
Culpeper man charged with assault of his son
Nude man arrested on charges that he slammed his toddler son to the ground
For 20-goal year, Emilio is MVP
Jones leaves Roush for Yates Racing
Wallace, Sutherland top Battlefield
Howard helps Mavs cruise by San Antonio
In Boston, trade has resurrected franchise
Celtics have Riley dreaming of 2006
'Pacman' has plea bargain in Las Vegas
Williams will be back at practice Monday
Even in Indy, mistakes happen
'Skins must make do without Taylor
Bearcats' BCS hopes at stake tomorrow
Walther given jail time
A-Rod, Yanks have outline of $275 million deal
Girardi thinks Rivera will be back
Peavy a unanimous winner
No. 4 LSU tops MSU in WNIT semifinals
Pitino gets front line of the future signed
Gist has career day but Terps need OT
Michigan trio has done everything, except beat Ohio State
Georgetown routs Michigan
Ochoa lets lead get away with bad finish
Cowboys lineman misses practice, expected to play
Feds kept their eye on the ball
Home run king indicted
Could spend 30 years in prison;fans react.
NFL Week 11

Raw Video: Plane Slams Into Airport Wall

Sports Friday: Ducks Lose, and More

Many dead in Bangladesh cyclone
News agency reports more than 1,000 killed.
Near midair collision
Air traffic controller's error nearly caused two airliners to collide over Indiana.
Democrats debate in Las Vegas
Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama confronted eachother on the issue of healthcare.
Indoor waterpark destined for Fredericksburg
$200 million project set to open in 2009 at Celebrate Virginia.
China will deal harshly with Olympics protesters
Top security official says.
Hokies to thank the world
Thousands are expected.
Capitol's Christmas tree headed for DC
Cut down in Vermont;ten day trip to the Capitol.
Army desertion numbers on the rise
Rates highest since 1980.
War funding bill shot down
Senate blocks Democrat's plan;layoffs could be on the horizon.
Pakistan swears in government caretaker
Bhutto freed from house arrest;U.S. Deputy Secretary of State visiting.
Bush to visit historic Virginia site
President to talk about Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation.
Second round complete
At LPGA ADT Championship.
Virginia's Peerman to miss remainder of season
Stemming from an injury he sustained October 6th.
VDOT suspends lane closures
For holiday.
Navy dropped dummy bomb
Fails to release during exercise.
Pro-life club organizer is too inexperienced
Hindsight is 20–20, Stafford County
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Punk priest takes on world of Zen
SEE ARTIST'S WORK: John Adams Elder's artwork is on display at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, 907 Princess Anne St., through Sept. 7, 2008. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Museum admission is $7 for adults; $5 for senior citizens and active military. For details, call 540/371-3037.
Fredericksburg Area Museum showcases work by John Adams Elder. By Michael Aubrecht
Teaching children gratitude
Thought for the week: teaching gratitude
Pets up for Adoption
Pets up for Adoption
Wrap your mind around holidays KNOW YOUR LIMITS EMBRACE FAMILY TIME APPRECIATE THE NEW KEEP YOUR COOL ON ROAD PREPARE FOR YOUR FLIGHTS
Coping with holiday travel stress

KOREA 'the most savage battle'
Americans soft? Chosin tells a different story
'THE VIRGINIA HOUSEWIFE'
Spunky Mary Randolph wrote a classic cookbook in 1824 that still resonates today
WORTH TRYING: Now is a perfect time to prepare planting beds for spring. Clear them of weeds, especially perennials such as dandelions, cover with leaves and either spade or till them in before again covering the area with leaves. Remove excess leaves next spring and plant, or plant through the leaves. No further tilling is needed.
Don't let the zone tags hold you back. If you like it, and the zone indicated is not too far off, try it. By Tony P. Wrenn
EARLY CELL PHONES: The first cell phones were introduced in 1983 and weighed about 2 pounds. They were affectionately referred to as "bricks." The size problems for engineers back then were getting the antennas, keypads and especially the batteries small. We've certainly made a lot of progress in the years that followed.
Bluetooth? M3 Player? Today's adults need a teenager to translate. By Jim Kundreskas
High school football regular-season scores
High school football regular-season scores
INTRIGUING Historians have renewed interest in the outpost carved out of the wilderness by Alexander Spotswood's German settlers ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD: A SKETCH FORT GERMANNA, IN LIVING COLOR
Historians press to give Germanna settlers, royal governor Alexander Spotswood their due
Let local governments operate a convention center
Breakaway Anglicans follow Mars, not Christ
TOY STORY: TELL US YOURS
Readers asked for photos of playthings of past
CHILDREN'S ART EXPERIENCE: Today and Saturday, Dec. 15, 10-11 a.m., Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Artist Lindsey Victoria will help children ages 6-12 explore the art of John Elder. A $5 charge for materials; reservations required. 540/371-3037.
Historian Gordon C. Rhea and photographer Chris E. Heisey team up to create an engaging account of the Overland Campaign in a new book: "In the Footsteps of Grant and Lee: The Wilderness Through Cold Harbor." By Eric J. Mink
DIGGING INTO THE PAST
By Paul Sullivan
Pet notes for Nov. 17
Pet notes for Nov. 17
Civil War Calendar for Nov. 17
Civil War Calendar for Nov. 17
UMW centennial calendar for Nov. 17
UMW centennial calendar for Nov. 17
Garden calendar for Nov. 17
Garden calendar for Nov. 17
ADVICE FOR TODAY'S VIRGINIA HOUSEWIVES
Mary Randolph's 19th-century suggestions still valid
GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER
Pastor hopes good works will continue
Spotswood Baptist Church fills Expo Center for special service
Get your house of worship into the serving spirit
Get your house of worship into the serving spirit
TV sports highlights
TV sports highlights
VHSL football playoff scores, schedule
VHSL football playoff scores, schedule
Powhatan crushes Courtland's title dreams--again DIVISION 4
Division 4, Region I football playoffs: Courtland at Powhatan
Trojans get off to fast start in Region A DIVISION 2
Division 2, Region A football playoffs: Northampton at Essex
Hawks suffer for big plays given up DIVISION 5
Division 5, Northwest Region football playoffs: Brooke Point at G.W.-Danville
Kuhn keeps cool on cold, cold night DIVISION 4
Division 4, Region I football playoffs: Caroline at Lafayette
Drifters' Region A debut is a loud one PLAYOFFS
Region A, Division I football playoffs: Franklin at Colonial Beach
Jackets' season ends with bitter defeat DIVISION 3
Region I, Division 3 football playoffs: Poquoson at James Monroe
DIVISION 6
Northwest Region, Division 6 football playoffs: Gar-Field at Massaponax
Triangle tradition
Few places approach the ambience of "Cheers"; The Globe & Laurel is one of them
Adults learning Hebrew
Beth Sholom holds Hebrew marathon
CENTENARIAN DONORS COVER ASSISTED-LIVING COSTS FOR 105-YEAR-OLD MAN 'AMAZING' GENEROSITY KEEPS CURLY AT HOME
Money has been raised that will allow 105-year-old Larry 'Curly' Haubner to stay in place
Roger R. Johnson
Thelma W. Coleman
PROJECT MAY BE IMPETUS FOR NEW INTERCHANGE
Kalahari at Celebrate Virginia Interstate 95 interchange may be needed
Seeking respectful end
WHAT KALAHARI PLANS TO BUILD
Kalahari Resort is big news for city, Celebrate Virginia
UMW still struggling to woo blacks
University of Mary Washington administrators discuss diversity
Eagles dominate Penn in tournament opener
UMW roundup
KALAHARI RESORTS
Kalahari to be one of biggest employers in area; will be far bigger than any other area hotel.
Veto snags hopes of easing disability pay delays
Bush vetoes Social Security funding bill that would help relieve backlog of disability
Caroline eyes commuter bus feting farmer
FRED bus may take commuters from Ladysmith to Spotsylvania commuter lot; officials celebrate Farmer's retirement
Wolverines' coach decides to retire
High school football: North Stafford coach resigns
For 'Canes, Hokies, it's no sacred encounter
Va. Tech-Miami game holds no championship implications
Both Ohio State, Michigan hope to smell the roses BIG TEN
Bearcats poised to lunge BIG EAST
Pride of Irish truly at stake with Duke
After case, who will take Bonds?
Steelers getting more raves for its offense TOP GUN IN BLACK & GOLD?
Colts are forced to improvise
Rams' Bruce vows to keep pads on
Johnson is making it look easy
Bring 'em in like Beckham PRO SOCCER
Groups put faith in Bay salvation ON THE NET
Environmentalists, religion leaders come together to discuss ways to save Chesapeake Bay
Survivors remember precious gifts of life HELPING OTHERS
Celebration honors organ donors, and their loved-ones.
Juke hits just the right notes
The Verizon Wireless Juke doesn't try to do too much, but does what it does--connect on calls and play music--well.
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Long-ago burns take their toll WHAT TO KNOW
Those long-ago sunburns take their toll
Bleeding in pregnancy is a worrisome symptom
Bleeding during pregnancy is often chief sign of miscarriage
Spicy foods can warm you up in winter
Warm up from the inside with spicy foods
BRING ON THE BAKED GOODS
A celebration of baking just in time for the holidays
Kids' health managing autism
Early diagnosis and behavior therapy are critical for children with autism
Energy drinks risky in big doses
Let Virginia promote the real first Thanksgiving
Let Virginia promote the real first Thanksgiving
Community briefs
Community briefs
Wenning-Martz
Hurley, Johnson
Mixed-use development thriving in Maryland housing types
Stafford planners recently visited Kentlands, a mixed-use community in Maryland
Debs rehearse cotillion moves About AKA
Debutantes rehearse the minuet, rumba and waltz with their escorts for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Debutante Cotillion
Piester, Rogers
Waite , Wuyek
State trooper's idling set a poor example
We're all sick and tired of party politics
Brookses celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
SOMETIMES PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED
"The Prayer Chest" is a sweet little book
CHANCE ACCIDENT REVEALS ODD CONNECTION
Patchett's second novel not quite as riveting as "Bel Canto"
Payne-Taylor
Abbott, Heck
Ex-'Skins stock food bank shelves using pen and ink
Former Redskins sign autographs for Fredericksburg Food Bank
Pentagon and VA tops for incentives
Federal agencies use financial incentives to attract and retain key workers
Williams, Sepulveda
Get ready to give thanks--or you may be in breach of Patriot Act
Political food for thought at the Thanksgiving table
Connectingour town andtheir villages
Ten Thousand Villages opens in Central Park
How are new shows doing? Not so well--except for five
Hagerty -Null
Stewart, Schultz
SPECIAL REPORT
Special report: Did authorities' relentless pursuit of the wrong man blind them to the possibility that the crimes were committed by serial killer Richard Marc Evonitz
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Parsons, Allan
American culture gut reaction
Baileys celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mulhare, Johnson
It's high time Spotsylvania joined Virginia Railway Express
Spotsylvania supervisors face transportation challenges
ACROSS THE REGION
'These are my sisters, my family'
Margaret Mincey waited 60 years to meet her sisters
Justice denied
A failure to crosscheck forensic evidence leaves four local murders unresolved; could Evonitz have killed more than the three we know
History can wait, Romo says
TV sports highlights
TV sports highlights
Coaches cheer squads' efforts at state contest
Three local high schools compete at the state cheer championships
Foreign policy Bush's folly?
Race for Congress going to be brief
Short campaign for Congress ahead
VDOT HOT SPOTS
Police briefPolice brief
Police briefPolice brief
BOY IS NOW OFFICIAL PART OF ORANGE FAMILY
Newest addition to Orange family officially became permanent member yesterday
Proposed water park should help expo center
Resort a boon for Expo Center, but doesn't mean subsidy question goes away
Bull's-eye fixed on Taylor-less secondary
Grant Paulsen's column
Hokies' offense steps to forefront
DeShazo column
Singleton records hat track for Midshipmen
Elevated by 'strong will'
Whatever Happened to
Joseph E. Hoffman
Michael E. Kumor
Michael J. Rice
James E. Minter
Westmoreland man missing since Tuesday
Westmoreland County man missing since Tuesday
Marian S. Peyton
Fredericksburg marks Adoption Day
City celebrates Adoption Day
Good news on lot fee?
Budget discussion at LoW
Velma C. Anderson
Examiner: Wife was slain
U.N. panel: China, U.S. must do more
'Road Trip' series comes to Orange
Orange ready for the small screen
Final race means time of change
Karen E. Leiter
Bruce E. Doden
Suddenly, baseball's all the talk
Library acquires rare archive
Tip-Off honors go to Eagles
Drifters' Foster, Jack earn Tidewater honors
Prep roundup
Get the facts straight about my comments on Kaine’s school visit
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Dems hate new thoughts on Social Security
I am thankful for
Santa Train ticket will go on sale next Monday
Getting There for Monday, Nov. 19
Here & there
Presidential salaries, Mount Vernon tourism, Virginians and their vanity tags, and pagan rights at Marshall University
Producers Guild studies 'Anatomy'
Older citizens form new group in town of Orange WANT TO GO?
Orange forms a new group for seniors that could be first step in developing a new community center
James E. Minter
Marian S. Peyton
Abuse risk to children growing child abuse trends CONVICTED of child abuse
Velma C. Anderson
Thelma W. Coleman
Karen E. Leiter
Melissa A. Johnson
Slydelle Morgan
Joseph E. Hoffman
J. Stuart Martin
VHSL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
VHSL football playoff pairings
Cavaliers shock Wildcats
U.Va.-Tech worth billing, for change
STEVE DeSHAZO:
Pirates part of holidays
Santa makes early arrival in Culpeper
Howell re-elected as House speaker
Howell keeps post as speaker
Police ID man shot, killed by trooper
State trooper shoots, kills motorist
Wittman lines up Iraq war veterans
Republican congressional candidate forms group to advise him on Iraq
Driving on Thursday is recommended
Thanksgiving travel week one of the busiest of the year
Sports Monday: Celtics Lose, and More

NFL Monday Morning Quarterback

T-O was secret to beating 'Skins
Cowboys 28, Redskins 23.
Americans are reading less
Report says there's a rise in teen fiction sales.
NASCAR News
Johnson repeats.
President Bush to highlight a VA thanksgiving site
A Norfolk children's author has been trying to get Bush to pardon a pig in recognition of the Berkeley thanksgiving.
Dangerous cities listed
Detroit declared most dangerous US city.
Book looks at John and Abigail Adams
The nation's second president addresses his future wife as "Miss Adorable."
Chase leads to trooper shooting, killing driver
Pursuit was the result of the car having expired tags.
Driver killed, dozens hurt in crash
Most of the injuries are described as minor.
House Republican Caucus re-elects leadership
Howell re-elected speaker of the House.
Virginia guardsman found dead at armory
It was unclear if Arnold died of natural causes.
Cyber Monday a week away
Retailers weighing in with promotions online next Monday.
Russia urges Iran to continue cooperation
With UN nuclear watchdog.
Death toll passes 3,100
In Bangladesh cyclone.
Archbishop salutes queen
Honors her faithfulness in marriage and on the throne.
Gilmore announces Senate bid
2 former governors will face off.
Sutherby heads West
To Anaheim.
Vick in Jail
He faces up to five years.
A-Rod recognized
For an outstanding regular season.
Illegal immigrant sentenced in death of teens
The case sparked an uproar locally and beyond.
President pays a visit to Virginia
Spoke at Berkeley Plantation.
New gadget for book fanatics
Book reader helps find any title in under a minute.
New toy safety standards on the way
Foreign companies will have to proove quality checks to get U.S. consumer access.
Holiday travel tips through the TSA
Short video offers quick tips on what to and not to do.
Police plan to ticket for not wearing a seat belt
Click it or Ticket campaign being ramped up for holiday.
Route 3 interchange study to get underway
$400,000 study could lead to interchange from Spotsylvania to I-95.
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Iqbal--Freedom
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Military Notes
Military Notes
community briefs
community briefs
Boy marches to black belt
Cian Messner earns a black belt in tae kwon do at age 6
'Tween examines singing career
12-year-old Lauren Sisson is a local karaoke star
D.A.R.E. supporters take walk through Ferry Farm
D.A.R.E. march through Ferry Farm.
club news
club news
Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec
School Board tackles several issues at meeting
School Board Notes
Scout News
Scout News
11/20 briefs
11/20 briefs
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
Upcoming School Events
School News
School News
School News
School News
Dark Horse fencers host veterans
Regional fencing club hosts veterans tournament.
Books breathe life into local past
Lake Anna sleuth Bailey Fish is back with another adventure in "The Ghost of the Chicken Coop Theater"
Supervisors focus CIP projects
Stafford supervisors outline seven projects in the county's Capital Improvement Program
Spotsylvania calendar
Spotsylvania calendar
Contract clause prompts discussion MORE INFO
Clause in county administrator's contract a topic of discussion
Family schmoozes at hospital's ICU
Family emergency brings relatives, and strangers, together.
Lions' feasts to aid 2 families What to donate
Lions preparing holiday dinners for two needy families
Rockhill principal puts on a purple hat
Rockhill Elementary's principal turns 50