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Author Marie Bostwick to discuss new novel March 2
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The Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will welcome bestselling author Marie Bostwick for a...
Author Ed Ruggero to discuss ‘Comes the War’ March 4
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Author Ed Ruggero will bring a discussion of his latest novel, “Comes the War,” the second book in...
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Community Briefs 2/23/21
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‘The Ambassador’s Dog’ online book discussion set March 3
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Registration is open for the 15th annual Walk for Autism fundraiser, which will take place Saturday...
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Bake sale to benefit Lewes Senior Activity Center March 6
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Historic preservation tax credit workshop slated Feb. 23
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Community Briefs 2/18/21
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IMC-Lewes to host Larissa Kitenko retreat March 6
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Women's empowerment retreat goes virtual Feb. 26-27
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Groome Church in Lewes to resume in-person services Feb. 21
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Soup and chili sale set Feb. 20
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Hindu mantras to open Milford City Council meeting Feb. 8
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Pizza and movie night at New Covenant Feb. 12
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Garden & Farm
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Milton farmer wins first place in national corn yield contest
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Health
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Beebe helps bring vaccine to vulnerable populations
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Healthcare philanthropy group honors Beebe Medical Foundation
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School Life
Racial justice alliance awards Consortium students
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Sussex Consortium students Christian Partlow and Pastor Purnell were recognized Feb. 22 with the...
Bridge walk March 7 to commemorate voting rights march
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Students from Cape Henlopen High School and its Multi-faith Youth Group are organizing the John...
Sunshine Circle brightens morning for Cape district staff
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The Sunshine Circle Club continued its Morning Break Program Feb. 23 by delivering coffee and...
Sussex Tech moves to remote learning through Feb. 26
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Delaware Tech Child Development Centers commended
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Delaware Technical Community College's three Child Development Centers, located at the Georgetown,...
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Cape High business students prevail in state competition
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