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Somewhere in the deep Maine winter, an entire town falls into, out of, and around love. Or, they just fall in general. Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani, illustrates a series of happenings in one sleepy town. In nine short scenes, Cariani reminds us of the highs and lows of romance— be it in a…
By Valerie Cury In mid-October, Mountain View Elementary Principal Jill Broaddus held a ribbon cutting for the school’s newly expanded play area and courtyard pathway. Bob Butler is the owner of Western Maryland Concrete in Smithsburg, MD. He recently donated the supplies, labor, and construction of a large pathway and patio for the Mountain View…
An Aldie man pleaded guilty today to criminal information charging him with one count of wire fraud. According to court documents, Kevin Lee, 38, was the controller for a McLean company. By virtue of his position, he had access to all the company’s finances, recordkeeping, and operational accounts. Between October 2018 and August 2021, Lee…
Dear Deer, It’s that time of year, we know, when love is the air and the scent of romance urges you to leap wide roads in a single bound. The only problem is, we’re on those same roads, rushing the kids to school, zipping to the grocery store, heading home from work, or getting out…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: “Today, we sadly mourn the loss of a transcendent leader, Queen Elizabeth II, who admirably presided over the United Kingdom for over 70 years and was deeply beloved by her people. “Throughout her reign, she showed steadfast compassion towards the United…
The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Jury Management team is sending out 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2023. These mailings have begun, and will continue through the month of September. Loudoun residents who receive a postcard are…
Since 1943, the Waterford Foundation has welcomed visitors to Waterford, Virginia, for its fall crafts and arts fair, one of the country’s oldest. This year, the Waterford Fair takes place rain or shine Oct. 7 – 9from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with an Early Bird ticket available for entry on Friday, Oct. 7, at 9…
By Valerie Cury At the Aug. 22 Loudoun County Republican Committee meeting, Purcellville Council Member Joel Grewe received the party endorsement he was seeking from the local Republican Party. Grewe is running for Mayor of the Town of Purcellville on a slate with Caleb Stought, Erin Rayner, and Tip Stinnette for Town Council. The Town…
Loudoun County officials say the invasive species of insect known as the spotted lanternfly has been found in Loudoun County, signaling a new stage in efforts to slow the spread of the pest that can damage agricultural crops and more than 100 other plants and trees. Over the past few years, the invasive insect has…
Neither scorching heat nor sudden downpours could keep the young 4-H contests and enthusiastic crowds from enjoying this year’s Loudoun County Fair. From Tuesday, July 26, through Sunday, the 30th, the 4-H Fairgrounds on Leesburg’s Dry Mill Road also welcomed barnyard animals and alligators, demolition derby drivers and bull riders, llamas and alpacas, milking cows…