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Ducks Unlimited Lucky 7 Sportsman’s Bash benefits RBVFD
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Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company and Eastern Shore Ducks Unlimited held the Lucky 7 Sportsman’s Bash March 9 at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center...
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Therapeutic riding center supporters present $20,000 donation
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Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center recently received a generous $20,000 donation from...
Public lecture on U.S. Life-Saving Service set March 24
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Troop 95 prevails in Klondike Derby
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Troop 95 from Georgetown recently brought home first-place honors in the Klondike Derby held at...
Mid Atlantic Guitar Show set March 21-23 in Rehoboth Beach
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The 2025 Mid Atlantic Guitar Show & Swap Meet will be held from Friday to Sunday, March 21 to...
Reserve seats early for Springtime at Winterthur bus trip April 30
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Rehoboth Beach Museum and Rehoboth Beach Main Street invite the public to sign up for an exciting...
Bingo fundraiser nets $14,000 for Miriam's Table
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Miriam's Table hosted its fifth annual bingo fundraiser Feb. 22 at St. Jude the Apostle Parish Life...
DCF names director of community partnerships and Hispanic initiatives
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Lewes library teen job fair workshop set March 27
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The Lewes Public Library will host its 9th Annual Teen Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday,...
Nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence receives $50,000 donation
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What Is Your Voice Inc., a Sussex County-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of...
Courtroom sketch artist to discuss memoir March 23
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The Lewes Public Library and Seaside Jewish Community will welcome courtroom sketch artist Jane...
Public comment reopened on endangered status for monarch butterfly
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the public comment period for a proposed rule to...
Bombay Hook refuge to celebrate spring, 88th anniversary March 22
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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge will host an open house and spring festival for its 88th...
Rock Your Socks program marks World Down Syndrome Day March 21
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The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware invites every Delawarean to participate in the...
Milton Theatre to host tribute act Don Jovi live on stage March 20
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The historic Milton Theatre will host Don Jovi in concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, at 110...
Cub Scout Pack 95 holds 70th Blue and Gold program
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To celebrate the organization’s 70th Blue and Gold program March 2, a group of 25 Cub Scouts from...
Lightship Overfalls volunteer recruitment event set April 10
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The Overfalls Foundation needs energetic volunteers to help with all that goes into keeping a small...
Elks bring Valentine's Day cheer to Stockley Center residents
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For Valentine's Day, members of Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes brought gifts and delight to...
‘You never caused us any trouble,’ they said
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Victorian readings and art discussions set March 22-23
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The Lewes Public Library’s Spoken Word Society will present live readings and discussions of...
Dewey Beach Civic League welcomes new board members
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The Dewey Beach Civic League recently announced the unanimous election of two new board members. ...
CHEF Winter Jam benefits educational programs
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The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation held its signature fundraising event March 7, at the Rusty...
Milton Garden Club readies for spring
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Sons of American Revolution honors Georgetown citizen
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Duffle Bags and More receives $2,000 donation
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Reaching Out Across the Aisle program set April 3
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Oyster farming and aquaculture program set March 30
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The Lewes Public Library will host Dr. Ed Hale from the University of Delaware Sea Grant Program...
Milton FD Auxiliary to celebrate 50 years of the Penny Party
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Faith and Spirituality
St. George’s Chapel sets pancake dinner March 4
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St. George’s Chapel invites the community to its Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner from 4 to 6 p.m,...
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Health
Beebe welcomes new clinicians to its Lewes campus
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Beebe Healthcare recently welcomed three new clinical care specialists to its hospital-based...
Beebe named a Maternity Care Access hospital, redesignated Baby-Friendly
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Leaders at Beebe Healthcare announced the hospital has been named a Maternity Care Access hospital...
Mental health advocacy award nominations due April 1
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The Mental Health Association in Delaware, in partnership with the Division of Substance Abuse and...
Orthodontist reaches out for children’s dental health month
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Quality Connections program recognizes Delaware Hospice achievement
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Ostomy support group to hold first meeting April 9
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School Life
Berberian study abroad scholarship recipients announced
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The Berberian family announced the three recipients of the 2025 Rambo Rozi Berberian Scholarship,...
‘Chicago’ roars into Cape
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Delaware’s top spellers compete at Scripps Regional Spelling Bee
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Beacon Middle School presents GEM awards to John Parker and Richard Bosnic
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