VDOT is not - abandoning' Beach roads (2012/5/17)
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On July 1, Colonial Beach becomes responsible for all maintenance and improvements of secondary roads within town limits.

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park (2012/5/17)

A beacon of safety for mariners, the Piney Point Lighthouse was built in 1836 and is one of the oldest of the 11 original lighthouses constructed on the Potomac River. Observe the museum's collection of historic workboats including the skipjack Joy Parks, a bugeye, Potomac River dory boat and a log canoe while enjoying this park.

Lightship Chesapeake and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (2012/5/17)

Marking the entrances to the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays for almost 40 years, the Lightship Chesapeake features a masthead light, foghorn and bell which helped guide mariners to safe harbor, while its anchors held it in position defying the most violent storms and waves. Learn about the oldest "screwpile" lighthouse in Maryland while observing this historical structure.

Historic London Town and Gardens (2012/5/17)

This 23-acre park located on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland, includes part of the late 17th and early 18th century town of London, which is currently being excavated by archaeologists from the Lost Towns Project. Visit the William Brown House, a National Historic Landmark house museum; an eight-acre woodland garden; and the Richard Hill Garden.

Concord Point Lighthouse (2012/5/17)

Known as the never ending light, the Masonry tower located at Havre de Grace, Maryland, is one of the oldest lighthouses to be continuously lit. Enjoy a panoramic view of its quant scenery while learning about this historical landmark.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (2012/5/17)

A retreat for birds during the winter months this refuge, which preserves more than 26,000 acres, is located in the Blackwater and Nanticoke River watersheds on Maryland's Eastern Shore. This tidal marsh is a haven for several threatened or endangered species, including nesting bald eagles.

Belle Isle State Park (2012/5/17)

This 733-acre park, which features the historic Belle Island plantation, is a window to the beautiful lower Rappahannock River in Lancaster County. Observe seven miles of waterfront filled with marshes, wetlands, and forests that provide for diverse wildlife such as blue herons, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, turkeys, groundhogs, and amphibians.

Jennings to give pipe organ recital (2012/5/16)

Organist Weston Jennings will return to Grace Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, to give his third recital on the Welsh Memorial Parson pipe organ.

Center offers respite for caregivers (2012/5/16)

Before 97-year-old Dorothy Taylor started attending Bay Aging's Adult Day Break Center in Reedville, she had stopped talking, even to her daughter, Shirley Johnson.

40-pound rockfish tops derby catch (2012/5/16)

The 81 recreational anglers competing in the derby, sponsored by Smith Point Sea Rescue, saw many changes to the previous format.

$3.96 million budget set for hearing in Kilmarnock (2012/5/16)

The town council on Monday, May 21, will conduct a public hearing on a proposed fiscal year 2012-13 budget totaling $3,960,829. As prepared by town manager Tom Saunders, the total is $26,460 more than the current year, excluding transfer funds.

Heritage concerts to offer Armed Forces Day tribute (2012/5/16)

The seventh annual Heritage Concert will be presented by the Rappahannock Women's Chorale and the Northern Neck Big Band at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Lancaster Middle School Theater in Kilmarnock and at 3 p.m. at Northumberland High School Auditorium in Claraville.

40-pound rockfish tops derby catch (2012/5/16)

The 81 recreational anglers competing in the derby, sponsored by Smith Point Sea Rescue, saw many changes to the previous format.

Northumberland board weighs Hacks Neck mail (2012/5/16)

Northumberland County 's board of supervisors will be considering switching people in Hacks Neck from the Heathsville post office to the Burgess location at their next meeting.

CB Council discusses CIP (2012/5/16)

Suzyka said in the Colonial Beach Forum : Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad has requested the amount of $150,000 for life packs on the ambulances, a CPR machine which is $35,000 and the replacement of three ambulances over the next three years. Each ambulance is estimated to cost $50,000 for a total of $150,000 in ambulances.

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