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George and Denise Rust of Millsboro rang in the New Year—and celebrated their 46th wedding...
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Delaware author merits honorable mention in national contest
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Novelist Richard Zappa announced his crime thriller, “The Lion Hunt,” received honorable mention in...
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The Lewes Public Library, AAUW of Delaware and Browseabout Books will host author Marjan Kamali for...
Lewes in Bloom seeks annual tulip appeal donations
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Lewes in Bloom has begun its annual tulip appeal, seeking tax-deductible gifts of any amount from...
New 1925 Eagle Foundation supports local community
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In conjunction with Rehoboth Beach Country Club’s 100th anniversary, the 1925 Eagle Foundation was...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week
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The Historic Lewes Farmers Market joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National...
Pekkanen and McKinnon to sign books Aug. 9
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Browseabout Books announced authors and sister Sarah Pekkanen and Hannah McKinnon will appear...
Author Francesca Serritella to appear in Lewes Aug. 8
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The Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will host “Full Bloom” author Francesca Serritella...
Paradise Grill honored for providing addiction training and resources
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The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health presented its Restaurant Accolade...
Therapeutic riding center honors local supporters
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Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center held a special event July 13 at its Milton location to...
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‘Devil is Fine’ author event set Aug. 3
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Browseabout Books will host John Vercher, author of "Devil is Fine,” for a signing event from 1 to...
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday alongside family, friends
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Raymond Sproul, a Selbyville resident and World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday a day...
Prime Hook Friends group continues monitoring purple martin nests
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In spite of weather extremes, as of July 22, the Friends of Prime Hook Purple Martin colony...
Rehoboth Beach Patrol historical marker dedication set Aug. 5
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The City of Rehoboth Beach will unveil a new historical marker recognizing the Rehoboth Beach...
Cape High culinary instructor is a self-proclaimed gastronaut
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Stormwater management series to start Aug. 7
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The Sussex Conservation District, in partnership with the University of Delaware Cooperative...
Rehoboth history lecture to spotlight Townsends and Lingos Aug. 19
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The Rehoboth Beach Museum will present local historian Paul Lovett at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19, at...
Local author to sign books in Rehoboth Aug. 2
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Local writer Lynda-Grace McDonald will be signing copies of “When the Walls Came Down,” from 12 to...
Lord Baltimore Lions Club inducts four new members
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The Lord Baltimore Lions Club welcomed four new members at its July 9 meeting. New members are...
Angola by the Bay hosts annual craft show
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Angola by the Bay’s Craft Fair marked 50 years July 19. This year, the craft show featured 135...
Kids chart new adventures at Sail Away Day
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The Overfalls Foundation hosted the second of its children’s events July 16, with its Sail Away Day...
Author Lauren Grodstein to speak at Lewes library Aug. 7
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The Lewes Public Library, Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild and Browseabout Books will host author...
Rocking the Docks honors Unlocke the Light
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Rocking the Docks hosted a special benefit concert July 17, in support of the SL24 Unlocke the...
Clothing Our Kids announces board changes
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Clothing Our Kids held board elections at its recent meeting. The Sussex County-based nonprofit is...
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Children’s Beach House names Aug. 23 fundraiser co-chairs
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Children’s Beach House announced Meg and John Collins as event co-chairs for its annual beach...
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Faith and Spirituality
Lutheran Church of Our Savior burns its mortgage
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The Lutheran Church of Our Savior celebrated its 75th anniversary in Rehoboth Beach by burning its...
Shabbat Under the Stars is a cherished tradition
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Chabad of Southern Delaware held its fourth annual Shabbat Under the Stars July 11 near Lewes. The...
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Health
Volunteers to turn Milton teal for ovarian cancer awareness Aug. 13
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To help save lives by drawing attention to the silent symptoms of ovarian cancer, volunteers from...
Health-focused walking program sign-ups due Aug. 20
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The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, in partnership with community organizations...
Drexel University honors Bayhealth medical educators for excellence
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Three Bayhealth faculty members have been nationally recognized by Drexel University College of...
Aquacare director earns Orthopedic Clinical Specialist designation
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Bayhealth recognizes Project SEARCH intern program graduates
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Bayhealth welcomes UD student-athletes
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School Life
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Throughout the summer, the Cape Henlopen School District has continued to foster early learning...
HOB kindergarteners share habitat research projects
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Kindergarten students at H.O. Brittingham Elementary had an opportunity to present their habitat...
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Beacon visual arts showcase celebrates student creativity
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A group of 15 Beacon Middle School students in grades six to eight were recognized and awarded for...
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SDARJ awards scholarships
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Delmarva Christian School holds annual golf classic
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Local students graduate from universities
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