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Kathleen Harrigan to Head Friends of the Rappahannock

Kathleen Harrigan to Head Friends of the Rappahannock

Kathy Harrigan is the new executive director of Friends of the Rappahannock. Photo by Karen Richardson.
By Susan Larson
Kathleen (Kathy) Harrigan wants everyone in Fredericksburg to value the treasure of the Rappahannock River. “Id like locals to enjoy the river and to see more of it that just through a car window over a bridge crossing,” said the new executive director of Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR). “I want people to get in a boat or on the shore and really appreciate the beautiful resource we have.”

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See Tracks, Think Train

See Tracks, Think Train

About every three hours [in the United States] a person or a vehicle is hit by a train, according to Operation Lifesaver.
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is partnering with Operation Lifesaver and CSX in a safety campaign this summer at stations, on trains and in communities. “Our goal is that no one ever experiences the unnecessary and tragic injury or death of a family member or friend on the tracks,” said Greg Deibler, VRE System Safety and Security Manager.

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Weather or Not – It Happens!

Weather or Not – It Happens!

By Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct
Weather or not – it happens! We have had one of the longest winters ever – especially if you are not a snow lover. I personally, don’t mind the snow, but it has been a bit stressful with all of the school closings, late openings, etc. My biggest impact, since I have a little girl in Kindergarten, was a larger bite out of my wallet this winter to pay for childcare.

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