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Seven Cape district educators earn doctoral degrees
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The Cape Henlopen School District announced that seven dedicated staff members have recently earned their doctoral degrees, marking a significant...
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Angola by the Bay to host 50th annual craft show July 19
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Angola by the Bay will host its 50th annual craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19,...
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During a recent trip to Budapest, Gabe and Patti Kitka of Milton captured a special moment with the...
Women’s Club of Milton raffling $1,000 gift card bundle
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The Women’s Club of Milton is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win an array of gift cards...
A chance reunion 40 years in the making
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It all started with two empty seats and a friendly hello to the gentleman sitting next to us at...
Post 28 auxiliary hosts Makenzie Youth Parade
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 hosted the second annual Makenzie Youth Parade July 4 at the post...
Lewes Lions expand medical equipment lending program
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The Lewes Lions Club recently expanded its capability for storing medical equipment items for local...
Lewes Lions Club installs new officers
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At their June meeting, the Lewes Lions installed a new slate of officers for the 2025-26 year....
Rehoboth Beach Patrol to host lifesaving championships July 9
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The Rehoboth Beach Patrol will host the United States Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic...
Inland Bays Oyster Week offers variety of activities Aug. 3-7
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The Cape Region will celebrate locally grown Inland Bays oysters, a Southern Delaware delicacy,...
Alliance volunteers clean up around Silver Lake and Lake Comegys
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Save Our Lakes Alliance 3 volunteers recently gathered to clean up and beautify Silver Lake and...
Perfect evening for fireworks in Rehoboth Beach
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Lunch With a Purpose names season nonprofit beneficiaries
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Lunch With a Purpose board members and representatives from the nine nonprofits selected as...
Lewes ends Fourth of July with a bang
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Fireworks lit up Delaware Bay after a day of events celebrating Independence Day in Lewes. The show...
Revisiting Rosedale Beach scholarship fundraiser set July 19
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Dewey Beach celebrates July 4
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The Dewey Beach streets were packed July 4, with people traveling from near and far to enjoy the...
Mayberry Festival brings Fourth of July fun to Milton
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Broadkill holds community Independence Day parade
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The Broadkill community came together July 5 for its annual community event where residents,...
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Lewes boat parade features Jaws, Eagles and American flags
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Largest crowd yet for Henlopen Acres’ Fourth of July parade
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Summer Solstice White Party benefits CAMP Rehoboth
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The Lodge at Truitt Homestead near Rehoboth Beach hosted its 4th annual Summer Solstice White Party...
Old-fashioned kids’ games take over Lewes
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The City of Lewes continued its long-standing tradition of hosting old-fashioned kids’ games on...
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Faith and Spirituality
Trinity Faith Christian Center holds Fourth of July celebration
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Trinity Faith Christian Center held its annual Fourth of July celebration and car show at its...
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Parkinson’s group receives $13,900 from 100 Women Who Care
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Members of 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware recently gathered at Epworth United Methodist...
Bayhealth celebrates Internal Medicine Residency Program graduates
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State ramping up efforts to control tick population
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Farm bureau supports mental well-being for ag community
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Delaware Kidney Walk slated Sept. 21 in Lewes
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The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware will hold its 17th annual Delaware Kidney...
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School Life
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In a June 26 ceremony, Sussex Tech Adult Education recognized 29 students who earned General...
Long Neck Elementary students receive books from Rotary Club
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AAUW hosts luncheon for scholarship recipients
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Long Neck Sunrise Rotary awards Service Above Self scholarships
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Geoff and Ken Derrickson Memorial Scholarships awarded
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