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Forecast delays opening of roundabout near Five Points
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The long-awaited roundabout near Five Points is expected to fully open to traffic this week,...
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Milton Elementary’s Krissy Patton named Cape district Teacher of the Year
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The Cape Henlopen School District named Milton Elementary reading intervention teacher Dr. Krissy...
Deauville Beach annual passes go on sale May 15
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Sussex council approves marijuana regulations
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Carper announces $31.9 million in funding for bayshore
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Milton council approves resolution for all-way stops
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News Briefs 5/14/24
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Georgetown mayor wins re-election The Town of Georgetown announced the results of its May 11...
Democrats announce deal on hospital bill
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Biden expected to be in town beginning May 11
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It appears President Joe Biden will be in town this weekend, beginning late Saturday, May 11. The...
Gray seal found shot near Fenwick Island
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A juvenile gray seal found on the beach near Fenwick Island was shot by a firearm, officials from...
Legislative wrap-up
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Senate passed SB 259 passed the Senate May 8 with 19 votes and two absent to update and modernize...
Petition alleges Association of Coastal Towns violated FOIA
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Sussex P&Z recommends passage of marijuana regs
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Study concludes Sussex medical school feasible
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News Briefs 5/10/24
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Sussex P&Z director Jamie Whitehouse not leaving A change in plans. At the May 8 Sussex County...
Rehoboth’s city manager contract continues to be questioned
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DelDOT discusses crossing hazardous section of Route 1
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Historic Sussex Courthouse goes topless
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Overdoses still rising in Sussex, Kent
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Large trees removed to make way for road project
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14th RD Democrats recommend endorsement of Paskins
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McGuiness announces run for 14th District
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Iconic Dolle’s sign gets a freshening up
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Senate committee hears healthcare bill concerns
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Rehoboth BoA grants Coast Hotel variance request
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The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance request for Coast Hotel that...
News Briefs 5/7/24
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State marijuana czar briefs Lewes council
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Cape school board forum focuses on key issues
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Delmarva Power planning power line project in Milton
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