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Trivia: Two people are standing back to back. They each walk away from each other for three feet. Then they both turn left and walk for another four feet, and then stop. Now, how many feet apart are they standing?

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Matt Avery: Rocker finds his groove in Rehoboth

Ellen Driscoll

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No one enjoys a Matt Avery show more than Matt Avery himself. It’s obvious he loves what he does...
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Living Beyond Cancer to address personal wellness March 28 The Cancer Support Community presents a...
Cape High mock trial team places fourth in state...

Ellen Driscoll

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After placing fourth at the state mock trial competition, the Cape High mock trial team is already...
Lewes Senior Activity Center construction progressing

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The Lewes Senior Activity Center construction is moving right along. Roof trusses have been...
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Milford Garden Club scholarship applications due April 26 The Milford Garden Club is offering a $1,...
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The 29th Annual Harry K Foundation Chocolate Festival was held March 9 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel...

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Rehoboth Boys & Girls Club fundraiser held at Lefty's Steven Billups 10 hours ago The Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club held a fundraiser at Lefty’s Alley and Eats Feb. 22. The...	Furniture conservator to speak at Milton Historical... 13 hours ago The Milton Historical Society’s lecture series will continue with The Art and Science of Furniture...
Video How sweet it is: Harry K Chocolate Fest a sweet... Steven Billups 15 hours ago The 29th Annual Harry K Foundation Chocolate Festival was held March 9 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel...	Beebe in balance for Girls Night Out Deny Howeth 15 hours ago International Women's Day was observed through Beebe Healthcare Women's Health Services with a...
DELAWARE CAPE REGION HISTORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS Here’s a Seaford baseball scene from the early 1920s 1 day ago The Major League Baseball season is about to begin. Players have been stretching their muscles and...	Sisterhood Book Club to discuss Baldwin novel March 22 1 day ago To read during Black History Month, the Sisterhood Book Club selected “If Beale Street Could Talk...
Keep Delaware Beautiful with Great American Cleanup... 1 day ago The 21st anniversary of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest...	AARP volunteers visit Delaware legislators 2 days ago AARP advocacy volunteers from New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties met with state officials March...
Adj. Gen. Michael R. Berry to keynote Vietnam... 2 days ago Brig. Gen. Michael R. Berry, Delaware National Guard adjutant general, will serve as keynote...	Delaware Poetry Review still accessible in online... 2 days ago Over the course of an amazing decade, the Delaware Poetry Review, www.depoetry.com , documented and...
Trivia: Two people are standing back to back. They... 2 days ago RULES Submit the correct answer through the form by 9 a.m. next Monday and be entered in a drawing...	Debbie's Fund sponsoring Grass Roots Rescue March 23... 3 days ago Debbie’s Fund presented a check to sponsor Grass Roots Rescue’s Heels and Hooch Gala fundraiser set...
Lewes Senior Activity Center construction progressing 3 days ago The Lewes Senior Activity Center construction is moving right along. Roof trusses have been...	Lewes library knitters donate baby hats to heart... 3 days ago The knitters from the Lewes Public Library have completed another successful service project by...
March 29 ceremony to remember Sussex Countians who... 3 days ago The war in Vietnam continues to arouse much speculation and highly charged emotion. Many American...	Introduction to Svaroopa Vidya Meditation to begin... 4 days ago Sandy ‘Mati’ Gilbert is a certified Svaroopa yoga teacher and a certified Svaroopa vidya meditation...
The schools that P.S. du Pont built 4 days ago Historian Syl Woolford presented a lecture at Lewes Historical Society Feb. 15 about the building...	Zwaanendael Women’s Club to host bike safety event... 4 days ago The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club will sponsor a bike safety and maintenance program from 10 a.m...
Club helps Boy Scouts earn Model Railroad Merit Badge 4 days ago The First State Model Railroad Club recently hosted 22 Boy Scouts from Maryland and Delaware to...	Louis Capano Family Foundation donates $100K to Best... 4 days ago The Louis Capano Family Foundation has donated $100,000 to Best Buddies Delaware, a nonprofit that...

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Buy tickets by April 19 for Governor’s Prayer... 3 days ago The Delaware Governor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m., Thursday, May 2, at the Modern...	UNICO Delaware gatherings cheer away winter doldrums 4 days ago UNICO Delaware’s objectives are to promote Italian culture and donate to local charities, and to...
Canadian musicians to offer workshops and concert... 5 days ago Gathering Sparks, a Toronto-based musical duo, will perform a concert from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday,...	Faith Briefs 1 week ago Pancake supper at Providence UMC March 15 Providence United Methodist Church of Georgetown will...
UUSD to host Springtime Seaside Cabaret March 22 1 week ago The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will host a Springtime Seaside Cabaret at 7 p.m.,...	Epworth Food Rescue Program surpasses 100,000-pound... 1 week ago The Food Rescue Program at Epworth United Methodist Church exceeded 100,000 pounds of rescued food...
Quilters and Coolspring Presbyterian donate blankets... 1 week ago Members of Delmarvalous Quilt Guild and Coolspring Presbyterian Church recently worked with Cape...	Miracle Angels of Israel UMC donate to Tunnell... 1 week ago The Miracle Angels of Israel United Methodist Church of Lewes recently presented a donation in the...
UNICO Delaware to collect food items March 16-17 1 week ago Each year, UNICO chapters celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph, San Giuseppe, March 19. He is the...	A Spiritual Journey course at UUSD to start March 14 1 week ago The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware and Dr. Len Bowman will conduct a three-session...
Celtic Harvest band to perform at St. Peter’s March 15 1 week ago Music lovers are invited to celebrate the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic Harvest, who...	40 Cans for Lent food drive to run through April 21 2 weeks ago The Knights of Columbus Star of the Sea Council 7297, in affiliation with St. Edmond Roman Catholic...
St. Peter’s Compline service set for March 7 2 weeks ago Compline is the last service of the Daily Office typically celebrated by religious orders. All are...	St. Jude Lenten masses to begin March 6 2 weeks ago Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday masses at 8 a.m., and 12:05 and 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, at...
Jusst Sooup Ministry holds fundraiser Steven Billups 2 weeks ago Jusst Sooup Ministry held a fundraiser Feb. 23 at the Lewes Senior Center. The event featured soup...	St. George’s Chapel celebrates 300 years Steven Billups 2 weeks ago St. George’s Chapel celebrated its 300th anniversary Feb. 24 with a special service titled Heritage...
Classical concert by Trio Casals set at St. Peter’s... 3 weeks ago Trio Casals is returning to Lewes for the third consecutive year to perform at St. Peter’s...	Senators residents donate to Lewes Presbyterian... 3 weeks ago Residents of the Senators community in Lewes recently held their annual soup and chili cookoff...
UUSD to screen ‘Radical Harmonies’ documentary March 1 3 weeks ago In observance of Women’s History Month, UUSD will show “Radical Harmonies,” an award-winning...	The Reminders to play for Jusst Sooup fundraiser at... 3 weeks ago A Jusst Sooup Ministry fundraiser will be held from 12 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Lewes...

Pesticide safety, accident prevention highlight... 5 hours ago Dr. Kerry Richards was the keynote speaker at the Delaware Farm Bureau’s third annual Delaware Ag...	Get out and dig in and plant cool-season flowers and... Paul Barbano 6 hours ago If you are naive you might be a sucker for playing an unfair game, so if you get suckerpunched you...
Delmarva Power giving free trees to help customers... 14 hours ago Delmarva Power is giving away 1,000 free trees to residential customers through the Arbor Day...	Delaware Farm Bureau scholarship deadlines approaching 22 hours ago Applications for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 are now being accepted by both the...
Delaware launches hemp research pilot program 1 day ago The Delaware Department of Agriculture has announced it has launched the Delaware Hemp Research...	Garden & Farm Briefs 2 days ago Milford Garden Club scholarship applications due April 26 The Milford Garden Club is offering a $1,...
How to brighten your home with houseplants that bloom Melinda Myers 6 days ago It’s easy to brighten your indoor décor with plants that bloom. Whether growing traditional...	Milton farmer Gary Ockels wins first place in corn... 1 week ago Milton farmer Gary Ockels earned a first-place state yield award in the 2018 National Corn Growers...
Milton Farmers Market donates to community food pantry 1 week ago The Milton Farmers Market donated $1,000 to the Milton Community Food Pantry, sending resources to...	Farmers may apply for emergency loans through Oct. 21 1 week ago U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has designated all three Delaware counties as primary...
Southern States raising funds for FFA during March 1 week ago Farm supply retailer Southern States Cooperative is holding a month-long fundraiser to help raise...	Perdue donates funds for FFA blue jackets 2 weeks ago Perdue Farms Inc. has donated $1,000 to help fund the Delaware Farm Bureau's Blue Jacket Bonanza...
Sen. Coons’ priorities included in final... 3 weeks ago U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., the first Delaware senator in more than four decades to serve on the...	Delaware Farm Bureau photo contest open for entries 3 weeks ago The Delaware Farm Bureau is looking for photos showcasing agriculture in the First State in...
Stakeholders must register by Feb. 22 for Farm Bill... 1 month ago U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey...	Group says trade war harms Delaware farmers 1 month ago U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., along with Greenwood soybean farmer and Delaware Farm Bureau...
Local nonprofit awards livestock business grants in... 1 month ago Water is Life Kenya, a Delaware-based nonprofit, announced its annual Livestock-as-a-Business...	DE Turf honors Kent County Levy Court president 1 month ago DE Turf Chairman of the Board of Directors William Strickland and Executive Director Chris...
Delaware legislators lead agriculture panel discussion 1 month ago The University of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Agriculture hosted a panel discussion Jan...	Rehoboth In Bloom to host information session Feb. 15 1 month ago Rehoboth Beach Main Street recently announced the creation of Rehoboth in Bloom. Cindy Lovett,...

Bayhealth donates $15K to breast cancer coalition 13 hours ago Since 2006, Bayhealth has been raising money and awareness for breast cancer through its annual Go...	Training to support families of people with... 16 hours ago Attack Addiction and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health are collaborating to host a...
New expo features health, fitness and leisure vendors 16 hours ago Presented by Delaware Resorts Expos, the first Health, Fitness and Leisure Expo took place March 16...	Part 2 Develop a strong posterior chain Kevin Danahy 1 day ago In a recent article I discussed the impact of flexibility on the posterior chain, the group of...
Kids to kick butts and Juul March 20 in Delaware 2 days ago Kids in Delaware will unite against tobacco use Wednesday, March 20, as they join thousands of...	Health Briefs 2 days ago Living Beyond Cancer to address personal wellness March 28 The Cancer Support Community presents a...
Beebe celebrates 15 years offering specialized... 6 days ago This month, Beebe Healthcare celebrates its 15th year offering continuous renal replacement therapy...	Honest conversations about treatment goals can ease... Michael Salvatore 6 days ago It’s not easy to talk to a patient about the end of life, and it’s even harder for them to hear it...
Adrian Creed of Milford named grand marshal for... 6 days ago The grand marshal for the Lewes leg of this year’s Walk for Autism is 7-year-old Adrian Creed of...	Quenneville opens practice specializing in... 6 days ago Gail Quenneville, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has announced the opening of her private...
Bayhealth to offer IV and Infusion Therapy training... 1 week ago Bayhealth, in conjunction with Exceptional Care for Children and state agencies in Delaware, will...	Tunnell Cancer Center receives $30K from flounder... 1 week ago The Flounder Pounder Open, hosted by Paradise Marina and Short’s Marine, is the largest flounder...
Minimally invasive options expand for uterine fibroids 1 week ago Acessa Health Inc., developer of the Acessa System and the staff of Dedicated Women ObGyn in Dover...	Bayhealth Orthopaedics welcomes Andrew J. Gambone, MD 1 week ago Bayhealth Orthopaedics, Dover recently welcomed new orthopaedic surgeon Andrew J. Gambone, MD, who...
Bayhealth nurse raises awareness of colorectal cancer 1 week ago Bayhealth Lung and Colorectal Nurse Navigator Trina Turner, MSN, RN-BC, LNC, recently attended the...	Bayhealth Foundation holds information session in... 1 week ago The Bayhealth Foundation recently hosted an information session at Kings Creek Country Club in...
Kidney walk to step off at Cape Henlopen State Park... 1 week ago The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware will hold its 11th annual Southern...	Free Svaroopa yoga programs and workshop set March 8-9 2 weeks ago Local Svaroopa yoga teachers Kelly (Kushala) Sharp from Rehoboth Beach Yoga and Chelsea (Rajni)...
First integrated treatment homes open in Delaware 2 weeks ago The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health marked the opening of its first integrated...	Planning underway for Relay for Life June 1 2 weeks ago Planning is well underway for the 2019 Relay For Life of Sussex County, to be held Saturday, June 1...

Saltwater Portrait Matt Avery: Rocker finds his groove in Rehoboth Ellen Driscoll 1 day 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 1 week ago A missed bill payment was the a-ha moment Thomas Sherman was looking for. Since childhood, Sherman...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT Annette Babich: From Brooklyn to Milton Ryan Mavity 2 weeks ago Milton is a world away from Brooklyn, but for Annette Babich, Milton is not only a different pace...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT After more than 30 years, Bob Stenger retires from... Chris Flood 3 weeks ago It’s Bob Stenger’s last day as Rehoboth’s wastewater treatment plant supervisor. He, his staff and...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT Ron Chaney has been eyewitness to history Ron MacArthur 1 month ago From the Middle East deserts to the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ron...	Saltwater Portrait Bud Clark's life has been full of CHEER Melissa Steele 1 month ago Fresh out of college, Bud Clark's first employer taught him the importance of giving back – a...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT For the love of plants Nick Roth 1 month ago Helen Waite and John Feliciani are selling the farm. As the couple moves into their late 60s, the...	Saltwater Portrait All in the family: Donna’s Upholstery and Slipcovers Ellen Driscoll 1 month ago After working in the upholstery business for over 40 years, Donna Vassalotti of Lewes still loves...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT Ten-year-old Ryan Kindl honored for donation Ryan Mavity 1 month ago Ryan Kindl is like many a 10-year-old. He enjoys Marvel movies, karate and the Philadelphia Eagles...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT Organ music is a calling for Jackson Borges Chris Flood 2 months ago Jackson Borges said he knew by the age of 12 that he wanted to play music professionally. By the...
Saltwater Portrait Nothing stands in the way of the Bunker Busters Ron MacArthur 2 months ago One can only imagine what Fort Miles would be without the dedicated efforts of a group of...	Lewes detective Jonathan Moyer honored for... Nick Roth 2 months ago F ollow the money. It’s a commonly used phrase, but it couldn’t be more accurate to describe Lewes...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT Charlie Fleetwood: Miltonian reflects on four... Ryan Mavity 2 months ago The past year has been a difficult one for Charlie Fleetwood. In January, Fleetwood began...	Saltwater Portrait John Wright: A lifetime of adventure, positivity Ellen Driscoll 3 months ago John Wright says he can plan a trip to the same location that can cost him $200, or $2,000. “Travel...
Saltwater Portrait Holly Ann Firuta: Guided by a life of water Melissa Steele 3 months ago Holly Ann Firuta has moxie. It's a force that has propelled her through life when she knew at age...	Saltwater Portrait Hope Pearce: Making ornaments of love Chris Flood 3 months ago Hope Pearce makes Christmas ornaments like a person would expect a Swiss watchmaker to make a watch...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT Harriet Weiss: Business executive turns to tutoring Kolbe O'Donnell 3 months ago Technically she is retired, but Harriet Weiss says she is not ready to give up her passion for...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT Tom Greenwood: Special educator clowns around Cayden Steele 4 months ago Tom Greenwood can be found at many community events in Lewes, whether it's pouring alcohol for R...
SALTWATER PORTRAIT Craig Karsnitz to take seat on Superior Court Ryan Mavity 4 months ago Craig Karsnitz is from Chocolate Town, aka Hershey, Pa., but for him, Sussex County has turned out...	SALTWATER PORTRAIT Ronald Newswanger: Diving the depths at Indian River... Ellen Driscoll 4 months ago Ronald Newswanger has gone to the deep, dark places most people try to avoid. For 25 years, he has...

Sussex Academy middle school students support Code... 6 hours ago Sussex Academy middle school students recently donated $230 to Code Purple, a program of Love INC...	Cape district awarded grant to support homeless... Ellen Driscoll 18 hours ago Cape homeless liaisons David McDowell and Shawna Steinmann say a Delaware Department of Education...
H.O. Brittingham robotics team heads to world... Ellen Driscoll 21 hours ago An H.O. Brittingham Elementary robotics team bested 31 other teams in a regional competition March...	Cape High mock trial team places fourth in state... Ellen Driscoll 1 day ago After placing fourth at the state mock trial competition, the Cape High mock trial team is already...
Cape educators to go Over the Edge for Special Olympics 2 days ago Fundraising efforts are underway for two local educators who are going Over the Edge. Dr. Beth...	Cape High sophomore wins Delaware Shakespeare... Ellen Driscoll 2 days ago A Cape High sophomore will head to New York City April 28 to compete in a national Shakespeare...
Indian River business students compete at state... 2 days ago A group of 29 future leaders from Indian River High School’s Business Professionals of America...	Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School celebrates 15... 3 days ago Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School held its 15th year gala fundraiser March 2 in Ocean City, Md...
Ariana Cabrera named regional finalist for Coca‑Cola... 3 days ago Sussex Academy senior Ariana Cabrera has been named a regional finalist for the Coca‑Cola Scholars...	Eight Worcester Prep students finalists in Young... 3 days ago The Eastern Shore Reading Council announced that eight Worcester Prep students earned finalist...
Education Briefs 4 days ago DART poster contest entries due March 26 DART To Your Destination, Using the DART Transit APP! is...	Scholarship applications due March 29 to Southern... 6 days ago The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will award up to 12 $500 scholarships to Sussex...
Summer fellowship applications due April 1 to... 6 days ago The Delaware Department of Education is accepting applications for summer fellowships for promising...	The Ridings of Rehoboth raises prom funds Dan Cook 1 week ago The Ridings of Rehoboth community recently held an Afternoon Tea Party for the community to raise...
H.O. Brittingham Elementary celebrates Black History... Ellen Driscoll 1 week ago H.O. Brittingham Elementary students celebrated Black History Month with an assembly March 1 that...	Rollins School of Nursing named Best RN Program in... 1 week ago The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare has been named the best nursing...
Girls Go CyberStart online challenge to begin March 20 1 week ago Gov. John Carney and Chief Information Officer James Collins have announced that Delaware is again...	Bethel Christian School holds Fun Fair Steven Billups 1 week ago Bethel Christian School held its annual Fun Fair March 2 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes...
Sussex Consortium students to display artwork 1 week ago Students in the Sussex Consortium after-school arts program will host a reception of their work...	Autism Delaware scholarship applications due April 15 1 week ago Autism Delaware is now accepting applications for three scholarships for the 2019-20 school year:...

Anna Ritthaler celebrates 102nd birthday 1 day ago Anna Ritthaler recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Family, friends and staff held a party for...	Price-Beard wedding announced 1 week ago Pamela S. Price and M. Craig Beard were married Nov. 17, 2018, at St. Stephen’s United Methodist...
Cramer-Bolander engagement announced 2 weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cramer of Bethany Beach are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter...	Bowens announce birth of son 1 month ago Bridgett and Tyheim Bowen announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy Tymeir Bowen, born at 3:04...
Katie Meates weds Ben Steffes 1 month ago Katie Meates, daughter of Henry and Tanyua Wilkens of Milton, and Ben Steffes, son of Larry and...	Jacki Warren engaged to Dustin Schell 2 months ago Wayne and Mary Lou Warren of Lewes are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacki...
Clara Getman celebrates 100th birthday 2 months ago Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe resident Clara Getman, left, celebrated her 100th birthday with...	Scott-Davis engagement announced 2 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 3 months ago Anne W. Smawley, a resident of Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach, celebrated...	Mintzer-Cannon engagement announced 3 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 3 months ago Captain and Mrs. Jack Hearn of Lewes are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Michael...	Frazers celebrate 70th anniversary 6 months ago John L. “Jack” and Elizabeth L. “Betty” Frazer celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Aug. 21,...
Warrington-McAllister engagement announced 7 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... 9 months ago Vernon and Eleanor Huber of Lewes are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary Tuesday, June 19...
Gibbs-Sweetman engagement announced 9 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs of Millsboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lesleigh...	Lewes couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary 9 months ago Bob and Eadie Loetzer of Lewes celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 5. The couple was...
Eddy-Callahan engagement announced 9 months ago Theodore and Priya Eddy of Yardley, Pa., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter...	Everett and Patricia Beach of Lewes celebrate 60th... 10 months ago Everett and Patricia Beach of Lewes celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 12. A reception...
Skip and Maria Walls celebrate 50th wedding anniversary 11 months ago Herman “Skip” Walls and Maria L. DeToro were married April 27, 1968, at St. Catherine of Siena...	Menard-Flood engagement announced 1 year ago Nancy Menard and Adam Flood, both of South Portland, Maine, are happy to announce their engagement...

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