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Sussex Tech work-based learning students accept full-time job offers
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Cape High sophomore Rachael Bachman recently earned third place in a statewide math poster contest...
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Despite steady rain, the Delaware Beaches Chapter of Moms Demand Action hosted its third annual...
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‘Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience’ at Milton Theatre June 12
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Funsters rock the docks for Fourth Street Preserve
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The Funsters rocked the stage June 8, at the Rocking the Docks fundraiser for the Open Space...
Rehoboth Elementary students learn about the lake in their backyard
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Love Creek Elementary celebrates multicultural traditions
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AAUW Coastal-Georgetown honors scholarship recipients
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AAUW Coastal-Georgetown recognized its scholarship recipients during a recent luncheon ceremony....
Corvette club to host car cruise-in June 16
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The Beachcombers Corvette Club of Southern Delaware will host a car cruise-in from 4 to 7 p.m.,...
Coastal Concerts awards music education scholarships
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Author Kaira Rouda to appear in Rehoboth June 15
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‘Summer That Changed Everything’ author Novak to appear June 8
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Author Brenda Novak will sign copies of her newest release, “The Summer That Changed Everything,”...
Pedals in Bloom floral bike display returns to Lewes Beach
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Bilingual sing-along to kick off summer children’s programs June 14
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Ribbon cut at new Lewes library pavilion
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James Farm unveils new education campus
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West Rehoboth Juneteenth Celebration returns June 19
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Lewes Lions Club beach stand offers rentals, refreshments
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Faith and Spirituality
Blessing of the Fleet held at Fisherman’s Wharf
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Health
Blood Bank of Delmarva, Sussex County EMS team up for good cause
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The Blood Bank of Delmarva teamed up with Sussex County Emergency Medical Services May 30, donating...
Walkers support Beebe Medical Foundation’s Miracle Mile
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Local students excel at universities
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