Advance Morning News

It's Saturday, December 20, 2025. Today, the Sister Cities program celebrates 45 years, and the Best of the Week.

OPINION: 45 Years of International Friendship

By Craig Vasey

Fredericksburg’s sister-city relationship with Fréjus , France, was celebrated at the recent membership meeting marking 45 years of international friendships and exchanges.

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Best of the Week

Most Read

• Local Woman Detained After Reporting to Appointment with ICE

Education

• Courtland High School German Club Wins Two Honors at National Gingerbread House Competition

Holiday Shops

• Latitudes Fair Trade is Giving with Meaning

• Wren & Sparrow

Nonprofits

• 'Satisfying in Its Difficulties'

Opinion

• DONNIE JOHNSTON: Bah-Humbug

• FROM THE EDITOR: Trumpian Fear of the Other Comes to the Fredericksburg Region

• FROM THE EDITOR: Giving Is a Core Value that We Should All Agree on

Politics

• Spanberger unveils plan to make Virginia more affordable

• TALKING RICHMOND: Delegate-elect Nicole Cole

• Youngkin's Final Budget Includes $50 Million to Improve State Child Welfare System, Support Social Workers

• Stafford Debuts Interactive Map of New Development

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