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Easy breezy summer craft fair in Lewes

Deny Howeth

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The Lewes Historical Society Summer Craft Fair was held July 13 at the society’s historical campus...

First Amendment attorney discusses freedom of speech

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Nationally prominent First Amendment lawyer Robert Corn-Revere drew a crowd of about 60 to Lewes...
Trivia: Accepting his first Oscar in 2012 at the age...

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Milton Lions name new officers and members, present...

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Milton Lions Club recently presented its Lion of the Year Award to Harold Betts. The club’s 2019-20...
Gwendolyn Miller of Millsboro to lead League of...

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At the June 12 League of Women Voters of Sussex County meeting, Past President Martha Redmond...
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If it’s the last part of July and it’s hotter than blazes, it must be State Fair time in Delaware...
Dover's small step in the space race

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The 50th anniversary of the moon landing was a whirlwind for Homer Reihm. He was interviewed by “...

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Cape Life Stories

Homeless rate survey volunteer training set July 29 5 hours ago Housing Alliance Delaware will conduct its first Sussex summer point-in-time count to gather...	Lanikai Wellness to host goddess archetypes workshop... 9 hours ago Lanikai Wellness Studio will host writer, editor and professor Susan Redington Bobby for a dive...
DELAWARE CAPE REGION HISTORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS The latest in farm equipment, mid-20th century 9 hours ago If it’s the last part of July and it’s hotter than blazes, it must be State Fair time in Delaware...	Institute on U.S. Constitution graduates class in Dover 12 hours ago Graduates of the Institute on the Constitution's course about the U.S. Constitution gathered in...
Learn about harmful algal blooms July 26 in Lewes 14 hours ago The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays invites the public to attend the next Scientific and...	Trivia: Accepting his first Oscar in 2012 at the age... 1 day ago RULES Submit the correct answer through the form by 9 a.m. next Monday and be entered in a drawing...
First Amendment attorney discusses freedom of speech Dennis Forney 1 day ago Nationally prominent First Amendment lawyer Robert Corn-Revere drew a crowd of about 60 to Lewes...	Easy breezy summer craft fair in Lewes Deny Howeth 1 day ago The Lewes Historical Society Summer Craft Fair was held July 13 at the society’s historical campus...
Milton Lions name new officers and members, present... 2 days ago Milton Lions Club recently presented its Lion of the Year Award to Harold Betts. The club’s 2019-20...	Long Neck Sunrise Rotary golf event nets $24K for... 2 days ago It was a hot but beautiful day June 7 for Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club’s 10th Annual Charity Golf...
Women's Club of Indian River hears from guest speakers 3 days ago The General Federation of Women's Clubs - Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs affiliate...	Gwendolyn Miller of Millsboro to lead League of... 3 days ago At the June 12 League of Women Voters of Sussex County meeting, Past President Martha Redmond...
RSVP required Delaware National Guard Youth Foundation to dedicate... 4 days ago The Delaware National Guard Youth Foundation will gather with Delaware National Guard leaders,...	Presidential candidate finds relief in Rehoboth Scott Cameron 4 days ago Democratic presidential candidate and former Maryland Congressman John Delaney had been campaigning...
Greene Turtle to sponsor Harry K Foundation 5K in... 4 days ago Greene Turtle Restaurant and Sports Bar in Lewes will sponsor the 11th Annual Harry K Foundation 5K...	History book fest to feature Pulitzer Prize-winning... 5 days ago The Third Annual History Book Festival will feature Rick Atkinson, a Pulitzer Prize author, as the...
Greater Lewes Community Village seeks donations for... 5 days ago The Greater Lewes Community Village is preparing for its major fundraising event, the Attic...	Michael Morgan to sign book about coastal storms... 5 days ago Browseabout Books will host Michael Morgan from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Sunday, July 21, as he signs his...
First State Corvette Club awards scholarship to... 5 days ago The First State Corvette Club presented its Rick Berry Memorial Scholarship to Joseph Hartman. The...	Lewes library unveils Legacy Society Nick Roth 5 days ago The Lewes Public Library is honoring those who have made or will make significant contributions. A...

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Houses of Worship

Faith & Spirituality

Union General Baptists to meet in Lewes July 24-28 1 day ago The Union General Baptist Association will convene from Wednesday to Sunday, July 24 to 28, at...	Union Wesley United Methodist holds awards luncheon 2 days ago Union Wesley United Methodist Church in Frankford held its awards luncheon July 13.
St. Peter’s Lewes seeks choral scholar applicants 3 days ago St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes has launched a new choral scholar program. Designed to...	Organ recitals continue July 18 at All Saints’ in... 1 week ago The 11th Annual Summer Organ Recital Series at All Saints' Church will continue at 12:15 p.m.,...
Donations and church RSVPs needed by July 19 for... 1 week ago Everlasting Hope Ministries, under the leadership of the Rev. Anthony “Tony” Neal, will celebrate...	St. Luke’s in Seaford donates lot to Sussex Habitat 1 week ago Citing a need for more affordable housing in Sussex County, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Seaford...
Organ recitals continue July 25 at All Saints’ in... 1 week ago The 11th Annual Summer Organ Recital Series at All Saints' Church will continue at 12:15 p.m.,...	Dixie Melody Boys to perform at Carey’s Camp July 31 1 week ago One of gospel music’s most popular quartets, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at 7 p.m.,...
Prospect AME capital campaign banquet seeks sponsors 1 week ago The members of Prospect African Methodist Episcopal Church at 109 Adams St., Georgetown, have...	Church environmental groups form Delmarva Green 1 week ago Representatives of green teams from Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware, St. Peter’s...
Apply now to get energy assistance benefits for winter 1 week ago Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington is now taking applications for Delaware households...	All Saints’ organ recitals continue July 11 2 weeks ago The 11th Annual Summer Organ Recital Series at All Saints' Church will continue at 12:15 p.m.,...
Missionaries take on home improvement in Ellendale Scott Cameron 2 weeks ago Young missionaries from New Jersey and Pennsylvania came together June 25-26 to help an Ellendale...	Knights of Columbus Brother Vincent Council donates... 2 weeks ago During its 57th annual awards dinner, KSI received a donation from the Knights of Columbus Brother...
Milton Community Food Pantry marks 5-year anniversary Ryan Mavity 2 weeks ago In its five-year history, Milton Community Food Pantry has helped serve 450,000 meals to needy...	Groome UMC to host country and Americana music July 13 2 weeks ago The Anchor Coffee House at Groome United Methodist Church will host a concert from 7 to 9 p.m.,...
Epworth and Faith UMC set Vacation Bible School July... 3 weeks ago Epworth United Methodist Church and Faith United Methodist Church have announced the return of...	Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches holds... Steven Billups 1 month ago The Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches held a volunteer recognition dinner June 11 at the...
Byzantine Catholic Mass set June 30 at St. Jude 1 month ago The Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka, pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, will celebrate...	St. George’s Chapel to display juried art July 7 1 month ago Original works of art by juried artists will be displayed in the parish hall of St. George’s Chapel...

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Garden & Farm

New online tool helps producers find best farm loans 1 day ago A new online tool can help farmers and ranchers find information on U.S. Department of Agriculture...	2019 American Honey Princess to visit Delaware 1 day ago Nicole Medina, the 2019 American Honey Princess, will be in Harrington Tuesday to Thursday, July 23...
America in Bloom program helps communities revitalize 6 days ago America in Bloom has launched Growing Vibrant Communities, a self-assessment program to help...	Ladybugs draw crowd in Lewes Nick Roth 1 week ago The annual Ladybug Day at the Children’s Learning Garden in Lewes drew dozens of children, each...
Garden & Farm Briefs July 2019 1 week ago Harvest dinner to benefit Delmarva Farmers Union Sept. 14 Socially Responsible Agricultural Project...	Nineteen vie to kiss a pig at Delaware State Fair 1 week ago “I’d do almost anything for 4-H,” said Delaware Farm Bureau Executive Director Joseph Poppiti, who...
Summer harvest of wheat, straw completed Ron MacArthur 1 week ago	Delaware announces largest round of farmland... 1 week ago Gov. John Carney recently announced that more than 134,000 acres of Delaware farmland are now...
Women’s Club of Milton dedicates pollinator garden Ryan Mavity 2 weeks ago The June 30 dedication ceremony for a new garden in Milton attracted the mayor and town council...	Delaware Grown Week kicks off at Rehoboth farmers... Dan Cook 2 weeks ago Delaware Grown Week, launched in May at Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market, is a campaign highlighting...
Lewes in Bloom awards Beauty Spot for May 3 weeks ago Lewes in Bloom awarded its first Beauty Spot Award for the year to George Thomasson and Michael...	Emerald ash borer continues to threaten Delaware trees 3 weeks ago Emerald ash borer, a destructive insect from Asia that attacks and kills ash trees, has been...
Women’s Club of Milton to unveil pollinator preserve... 3 weeks ago The Women's Club of Milton will unveil its new pollinator preserve garden at a reception from 1 to...	East Coast Garden Center celebrates 83 Proven Winners Steven Billups 3 weeks ago East Coast Garden Center celebrated its recognition June 13 as the 2019 #1 Garden Center in the...
Delaware Botanic Garden progressing toward fall 2019... Dennis Forney 4 weeks ago Delaware Botanic Garden showed off its Piet Oudolf-designed wildflower meadow to garden sponsors...	Flower bed maintenance keeps gardens looking their best Melinda Myers 1 month ago A bit of grooming and care will keep your flower gardens looking their best throughout the hot...
Delaware Farm Bureau groups present scholarships 1 month ago Groups within the Delaware Farm Bureau recently awarded scholarships totaling $13,000. Three...	Lewes Community Garden breaks ground Nick Roth 1 month ago Members of the Lewes Community Garden literally planted the seeds for what they hope will be a...
Carney gets his own flavor at Hopkins Farm Creamery Scott Cameron 1 month ago Gov. John Carney visited Hopkins Farm Creamery June 7 for a taste of a new flavor named for him...	Women’s Club of Milton cultivates pollinator preserve 1 month ago A flurry of activity has recently taken in the garden of the Milton Historical Society at 214 Union...

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Health

School of Nursing holds babysitting class for teens 19 hours ago The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing held four babysitter training courses in June and July...	Be a champion for sun safety this summer Melissa Taylor 1 day ago The season of summer vacations, pool parties, beach days as well as plenty of outdoor adventures is...
Stay hydrated; avoid the emergency room Kevin Bristowe 1 day ago Summer heat, too much alcohol, too much time in the sun, and not drinking enough water can be a...	Athletes Against Alzheimer’s 5K set Aug. 4 1 day ago The 5th Annual Athletes Against Alzheimer’s 5K run/walk, presented by Loftus Wealth Strategies,...
Cancer death rate declining in state, report shows 6 days ago Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware’s cancer death rates,...	Easterseals to host caregiver conference Aug. 28 6 days ago Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the Delaware Division of Services for Aging...
Symposium supports Cooley’s Anemia Foundation 6 days ago To support thalassemia research, UNICO Delaware recently hosted a program at St. Edmond Church in...	Georgetown clinic to help those affected by opioid... 1 week ago As a new support for individuals and families impacted by the effects of mental health and...
Health Briefs July 2019 1 week ago Understanding lymphedema at Cancer Support Community July 22 The Cancer Support Community Delaware...	Suzette Flores receives National Nurse Practitioner... 1 week ago Bayhealth recently announced that Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Suzette M. Flores, DNP, BWS,...
Internet comedy act Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino to... 1 week ago The Milton Theatre will host internet sensation Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino at 8 p.m., Friday, July 19...	16th Miracle Mile Walk held in Rehoboth Steven Billups 1 week ago The 16th Annual Miracle Mile Walk sponsored by Beebe Healthcare and the Robert & Eolyne Tunnell...
Millville family seeks matching liver donor for... 1 week ago In April, the Cape Gazette published news about Millville resident Steve Daly, who is seeking a...	Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition welcomes new... 2 weeks ago The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition welcomed its next executive committee as of July 1. Ciro...
Delaware health insurance rates decrease 5.8 percent 2 weeks ago Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware has submitted its required annual rate filing to the...	Get Well Maps provide path home for hospitalized... Ron MacArthur 2 weeks ago Although the cow did not cooperate, Sometimes Life Stinks, the first fundraising event by the Get...
Orthopaedic Associates of Southern Delaware to open... 2 weeks ago Orthopaedic Associates of Southern Delaware announced the expansion of its practice with the...	New program feeds cancer patients Ellen Driscoll 2 weeks ago When cancer survivor Cindy Winkler learned volunteers were needed to prepare and deliver free,...
Beebe Healthcare celebrates Millville facility Scott Cameron 2 weeks ago The new Beebe Healthcare Center in Millville had a beam-signing celebration on June 13. Two steel...	Name change doesn’t stop fun Chris Flood 3 weeks ago It may have been Bras for Support instead of Bras for a Cause, but the fun atmosphere was still the...

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Saltwater Portraits

Dover's small step in the space race Melissa Steele 1 day ago The 50th anniversary of the moon landing was a whirlwind for Homer Reihm. He was interviewed by “...	Bill Ayrey: 41 years testing spacesuits Nick Roth 1 week ago Lewes resident Bill Ayrey may have been only 15 years old when Neil Armstrong took that one giant...
Saltwater Portrait Lauren Wallace: Lifelong flyer receives Master Pilot... Ron MacArthur 2 weeks ago Lauren Wallace has achieved an honor that only eight Delawareans can claim. During a June 18...	Saltwater Portrait Tom Ibach: Keeping Rehoboth’s candy tradition alive Chris Flood 3 weeks ago Dolles Candyland owner Tom Ibach is in the thick of it now. It’s the week before Independence Day...
Saltwater Portrait Horns bring wit, wisdom to life's adventures Melissa Steele 4 weeks ago Two crystal gavels are the latest of a long list of tributes a Lewes couple has earned over the...	Saltwater Portrait David Ludlow: The man behind state’s heritage railroad Nick Roth 1 month ago If there’s someone who knows more about Delaware’s railroads than David Ludlow, good luck finding...
Saltwater Portrait Harvey and Elizabeth Boswell set to celebrate 72... Ryan Mavity 1 month ago Harvey and Elizabeth Boswell have a self-deprecating way of looking at living well into their 90s...	Saltwater Portrait Kate Bonnema: Awash in creativity Ellen Driscoll 1 month ago Kate Bonnema is always creating something. Wooden shelves stocked with photos and houseplants line...
Saltwater Portrait Paul Lovett: re-creating Rehoboth Avenue buildings,... Chris Flood 1 month ago Rehoboth’s Paul Lovett said he began re-creation of Rehoboth Avenue circa 1910 for a simple reason...	Saltwater Portrait Walter Koopman has a need for speed Melissa Steele 2 months ago Every room in Walter Koopman's Milton-area home pays homage to his passion for cars. Trifolds of...
Michela Coffaro: Committed to preservation Ryan Mavity 2 months ago She may be small in stature, but while Michela Coffaro is a fan of Minnie Mouse, her tireless work...	C. Wendell Alfred: A life of volunteerism Nick Roth 2 months ago For C. Wendell Alfred, life in Lewes is all about volunteerism. Since moving to Lewes more than 20...
Saltwater Portrait Tammy Ketterman answers the calls Chris Flood 2 months ago After nearly 30 years of public service – 10 with the Air Force and 17 with the Rehoboth dispatch...	Video Speed Limit 18 cruises toward success Ellen Driscoll 3 months ago Oliver Sachs credits the name of his band to his mother. “After we moved into this community, they...
Foraging for fungus Deny Howeth 3 months ago Diana Saunders is not only a forager but also a fisherman and chef, cooking with what is fresh and...	Saltwater Portrait William Dec: From ad man to painter Ron MacArthur 3 months ago William Dec's Lewes studio is filled with watercolors documenting his life and times. There are...
Saltwater Portrait Carol Wells: A green thumb becomes a force Melissa Steele 3 months ago On Carol Wells’ 80th birthday, she didn't want presents and knick-knacks. She wanted something that...	Saltwater Portrait Chef Bill Clifton going up against Food Network’s... Ron MacArthur 3 months ago A local chef is matching his culinary skills against one of the top chefs in the nation. Bill...
Saltwater Portrait Matt Avery: Rocker finds his groove in Rehoboth Ellen Driscoll 4 months ago No one enjoys a Matt Avery show more than Matt Avery himself. It’s obvious he loves what he does...	Is the calendar dated? Thomas Sherman thinks so Nick Roth 4 months ago A missed bill payment was the a-ha moment Thomas Sherman was looking for. Since childhood, Sherman...

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School Life

Open house set July 23 for Children’s Beach House... 2 days ago Children’s Beach House will host an open house from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at the Margaret...	Sussex Tech Adult Ed graduates 20 health certificate... 4 days ago A group of 20 students recently graduated from Sussex Tech Adult Education Division’s health...
Sussex Tech first in county to use safety app for... 5 days ago The Sussex Technical School District is the first district in Sussex County to use a mobile app...	Sussex Tech unveils new student-designed logo 6 days ago The Sussex Technical School District announced its new unifying logo to be used across the district...
Education Briefs July 2019 6 days ago Sussex Tech students take national honors at health competition Two recent Sussex Technical High...	Delmarva Christian physics students excel at bridge... 6 days ago Delmarva Christian High School physical science teacher Tiffany Haley and her ninth-grade students...
Cape board recognizes outgoing members Ellen Driscoll 6 days ago Outgoing members Andy Lewis and Roni Posner received special recognition at the June 27 school...	Johnson Orthodontics awards scholarship to Cape grad 1 week ago Dr. Jonathan Johnson was proud to present a $500 college scholarship to graduating senior James...
Women’s Club of Milton awards scholarships 1 week ago Three young women, all graduating seniors from Cape Henlopen High School, were each presented $2,...	Osher Lifelong Learning priority registration due... 1 week ago The University of Delaware's popular Osher Lifelong Learning Institute educational program for...
Gladys Wilkins scholarship winners announced 1 week ago The Milton Community Foundation and John Potocki of Salon Milton are proud to announce this year’s...	Grace Morris wins second in nation at future... 1 week ago Sussex Technical High School student Grace Morris recently finished second in a nationwide public...
Summer program delights campers Ellen Driscoll 1 week ago When ventriloquist comedy team Ken Huff and Mr. Goodwood stopped by West Rehoboth Children and...	Milton High School Class of 1969 celebrates 50th... 1 week ago The Milton High School Class of 1969 celebrated its 50th reunion June 15, 2019 at Irish Eyes in...
Sussex Republican Women’s Cub awards Lillian Martin... 1 week ago The last summer meeting of the Sussex County Republican Women’s Cub was held June 26 at the Sussex...	Mariner honor society donates to local organizations 1 week ago Throughout the school year, Mariner Middle National Junior Honor Society members held a variety of...
Cape to launch programs for English-learner, low... Ellen Driscoll 1 week ago Closing the achievement gap for the Cape district’s most disadvantaged students just took one step...	Great Decisions discussion series returns to... 2 weeks ago The Rehoboth Beach Public Library began hosting a discussion series July 8 on foreign policy and...
Space-themed programs continue at Lewes library July... 2 weeks ago This summer, the Lewes Public Library has joined more than 16,000 libraries across the country...	Cape Henlopen Elks hold Flag Day and Americanism... 2 weeks ago Elks Cape Henlopen Lodge 2540 celebrated a combined Flag Day and Americanism Award ceremony at a...

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Announcements

George and Joanie Nicholls celebrate 60th anniversary 6 days ago George and Joanie Nicholls of Millsboro are celebrating 60 years of marriage. They first met when...	Julian Jerome Del Re birth announced 6 days ago Proud parents U.S. Army Major Amanda Del Re (née Bellistri) and Mike Del Re welcomed their second...
Scott-Elgin engagement announced 1 month ago Ralph Scott III and Ida Mae Scott of Seaford are pleased to announce the engagement of their...	Hanlin-DiIanni engagement announced 3 months ago Claude and Susan DiIanni of Millsboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, David,...
Anna Ritthaler celebrates 102nd birthday 4 months ago Anna Ritthaler recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Family, friends and staff held a party for...	Price-Beard wedding announced 4 months ago Pamela S. Price and M. Craig Beard were married Nov. 17, 2018, at St. Stephen’s United Methodist...
Cramer-Bolander engagement announced 4 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cramer of Bethany Beach are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter...	Bowens announce birth of son 5 months ago Bridgett and Tyheim Bowen announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy Tymeir Bowen, born at 3:04...
Katie Meates weds Ben Steffes 5 months ago Katie Meates, daughter of Henry and Tanyua Wilkens of Milton, and Ben Steffes, son of Larry and...	Jacki Warren engaged to Dustin Schell 6 months ago Wayne and Mary Lou Warren of Lewes are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacki...
Clara Getman celebrates 100th birthday 6 months ago Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe resident Clara Getman, left, celebrated her 100th birthday with...	Scott-Davis engagement announced 6 months ago Mr. Ralph Lee Scott III and Mrs. Ida Mae Scott of Seaford announce the engagement of their daughter...
Anne Smawley of Rehoboth celebrates 92nd birthday 7 months ago Anne W. Smawley, a resident of Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach, celebrated...	Mintzer-Cannon engagement announced 7 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tyrrell of Lewes, Mr. John Mintzer of Tucson, Ariz., Mr. Frank D. Cannon Jr. (Dan...
Cannuli-Hearn engagement announced 7 months ago Captain and Mrs. Jack Hearn of Lewes are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Michael...	Frazers celebrate 70th anniversary 11 months ago John L. “Jack” and Elizabeth L. “Betty” Frazer celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Aug. 21,...
Warrington-McAllister engagement announced 11 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Guy Warrington of Ocean View, and Mr. and Mrs. William "Sandy" McAllister of Easton,...	Vernon and Eleanor Huber celebrate 70th anniversary... 1 year ago Vernon and Eleanor Huber of Lewes are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary Tuesday, June 19...
Gibbs-Sweetman engagement announced 1 year ago Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs of Millsboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lesleigh...	Lewes couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary 1 year ago Bob and Eadie Loetzer of Lewes celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 5. The couple was...

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