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Luna and Lynx will offer deck tours for Urbanna Oyster Fest
The Urbanna Oyster Festival has many traditions and in 1985 at the 28th annual oyster festival, the first tall ship, Alexandria, came to the town’s waterfront, marking the beginning of an annual tradition with large sailing vessels down by...
Scary Halloween in the Park set for Friday at DMM
The public is invited to Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park’s extremely popular 19th annual “Scary Halloween in the Park” happening Friday, Oct. 31, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is the actual date of Halloween. All area...
Queen and spat contestants raise awareness about the health of our river
Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant Elisabeth Gobush and her Little Miss Spat co-contestant Charlee Parsley spent their summer working to protect something many in their community may see every day but often take for granted: the Rappahannock River. Their...
Queen and spat contestants highlight the needs of children and families
Urbanna Queen contestant Taylor Newman and her Little Miss Spat co-contestant Marilyn Major created the Sunshine Project. They spent the summer raising awareness to help children in need. Taylor has a strong belief that spreading awareness about the needs...
Museum’s annual meeting set for Sunday at MC Historic Courthouse
The 2025 annual meeting of the board of directors and membership of the Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse at 865 General Puller Highway in...
Govt. shutdown means some benefits unavailable
The Middlesex Department of Social Services (DSS) is notifying residents that because of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for November may be delayed or not issued.
Why this is happening
Federal funding...
Queen and spat contestants raise money and awareness for suicide prevention
Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant Ashlynn Sears and her Little Miss Spat Skyler Epperly worked throughout the summer to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention in their community. Ashlynn lost her father to suicide in 2021, and since...
Li’l Ole Opry concert to showcase 80s, 90s Country favorites
Join Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. as it pays tribute to two of the best decades in country music – the 80s and 90s. This “Prime Country” show is back by popular demand...
Urbanna Baptist Church concert to feature Strings & Things quartet
A free concert entitled “The Melodious Mystery of Math in Music” will be presented by a string quartet from the local Strings & Things network of musicians at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Urbanna Baptist Church at 121...
Queen, Spat hopefuls raise money for Middlesex Pet Friends For Life
Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant Lorelei Cooke and her Little Miss Spat co-contestant Emersyn Soles dedicated their summer to raising awareness and funds for shelter animals in their community. Lorelei seized the opportunity to help their local shelter knowing...
