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Jim Paterson
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3 years ago
Michele Walfred always has a keen eye for nature photography. She sent us this image of a male...
Around Town with Pam
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3 years ago
It's late summer, that transitional season. Part summer fading into early fall, when cornfields...
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I was provided a selection of three Ancient Peaks new-release wines from Margarita Ranch Vineyards...
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“A conclusion can be reached based on the current studies: correctly wearing masks of all kinds...
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Fritz Schranck
3 years ago
Many golfers consider buying new clubs as the season nears its end. At that point, their swings are...
Outdoors
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3 years ago
There has been a lot of discussion about beach access on social media and even on the local TV news...
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Cape Flavors
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Running
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Editorial Cartoon
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Jim Paterson
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Commentary
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Neil Shister
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Fisher’s Cove is the current test for Lewes to decide whether to remain true to its tradition of...
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Fishing Report
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3 years ago
What a wild weekend and week leading up to the wild weather weekend when Hurricane Henri dropped...
Let the big mashie eat!
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Neil Shister
3 years ago
This farewell beach walk, as the curtain falls on the wonderful adventure of these columns, is a...
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Paul Barbano
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Oak Orchard, tucked between Indian River Bay to the south and Emily Gut to the east, drew...
Celebrate Excellent Care
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Commentary
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3 years ago
I was among the many people who experienced trauma during the pandemic. But it happened in a very...
Commentary
SDARJ comments on individual rights and civic responsibility
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Community Photo Showcase
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Outdoors
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4 years ago
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The Business of Eating
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