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Sussex officials sign agreement with Lewes BPW
Ron MacArthur
3 years ago
Sussex County officials are joining with the Lewes Board of Public Works to conduct a long-range...
Lewes BPW fined $64,000 for wastewater failure
Nick Roth
5 years ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works has been fined $64,000 by the state as a result of the major...
BPW considering operator change for wastewater...
Nick Roth
5 years ago
Just a few months after a major malfunction at the Lewes wastewater treatment plant resulted in...
BPW: Wastewater failure was avoidable
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The December failure at the Lewes wastewater treatment facility that sent nearly 4 million gallons...
DNREC issues violations for Lewes sewer plant
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a notice of violation...
Lewes BPW outlines wastewater plant failures
Nick Roth
6 years ago
Officials say a series of events likely led to the discharge of nearly 4 million gallons of...
Litigation, pollution dogging Lewes
6 years ago
The costly and contentious lawsuit filed by the Lewes Board of Public Works against the Lewes Mayor...
Lewes wastewater failure is topic Jan. 29
Nick Roth
6 years ago
Lewes officials are expected present their investigation into the malfunction at the Howard Seymour...
Lewes BPW piecing together cause of wastewater fiasco
Nick Roth
6 years ago
State and city officials are piecing together just what went wrong at the Lewes wastewater...
Lewes BPW launches investigation into wastewater...
6 years ago
In a press release Jan. 7, Lewes Board of Public Works President D. Preston Lee, P.E, announced the...
Lewes wastewater plant to get new filters
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Lewes wastewater treatment plant now has two fully operational filter units with replacements...
Lewes wastewater plant backup unit online
Nick Roth
6 years ago
A second filter unit is up and running at the Lewes wastewater treatment facility, offering a...
Lewes wastewater plant reports new malfunction
Laura Ritter
6 years ago
State environmental officials were dispatched Jan. 2 to the Lewes wastewater treatment plant after...
Plant failure reveals need for transparency
6 years ago
The beginning of a new year and a new decade inspires us to take stock, set new goals and challenge...
Lewes wastewater plant back online
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Lewes wastewater treatment facility is back online and has resumed normal treatment of effluent...
Lewes wastewater facility back online
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Lewes wastewater treatment facility is back online and has resumed normal treatment of effluent...
Repairs underway at Lewes wastewater plant
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works expects its wastewater treatment plant to be back up and running in...
Equipment failure causes major issues at Lewes sewer...
Nick Roth
6 years ago
A malfunction during the treatment process has resulted in major problems at the Lewes wastewater...
UPDATE: Crews scrambling to fix Lewes wastewater plant
Nick Roth
6 years ago
Crews from Tidewater Utilities are working around the clock to fix a problem at the Lewes...
Partially treated wastewater entering Lewes-Rehoboth...
6 years ago
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was notified Dec. 18 of equipment...
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55+, Folkstone Lane >> 3BR with Garage, Priced at $199K!
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Premier Listings
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
FOR SALE: 3BR Home in Headwater Cove, Lewes!
Lewes
579,000.00
Comfort & Coastal Convenience! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $579,000 📍 30039 Simpler Branch, Lewes,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
RENTALS ~ RENTALS ~ RENTALS
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Book your SUMMER VACATION today! Weeks are filling up fast, folks. Call us at 302-226-5600 today if...
Mann & Sons, Inc. REALTORS®
Welcome to 3600 Sanibel Cir #3608 - Low Maintenance...
Rehoboth Beach
459,000.00
Welcome to easy, low-maintenance living in the desirable community of Sanibel Village. This 2-...
The Julie Gritton Team
16516 Howard Millman Ln, Milton, DE 19968
Milton
625,000.00
The Crown Jewel of Paynter’s Mill – Rare Premium Corner Lot with First-Floor Living. Experience the...
Active Adults Realty®
Open House Saturday ~ 11 Roberts Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
Lewes
554,900.00
The pride of ownership shines in this meticulously maintained Cape Cod, offered by its original...
Open House:
Sat, 04/11/2026 -
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Active Adults Realty®
OPEN HOUSE! Sunsets Over the Fairway | 4BR + 3.5BA |...
Millsboro
449,000.00
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, April 11th | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 33256 Claremont Court | Plantation Lakes,...
Open House:
Sat, 04/11/2026 -
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Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Welcome to 30948 Snow Bunting Ct - Beautiful Home on...
Millsboro
628,000.00
Best of both worlds near the beaches and Bay, but tucked away on a quiet wooded cul-de-sac in the...
The Julie Gritton Team
LEWES LIVING: SPACE, STYLE AND OPPORTUNITY
Lewes
575,000.00
OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY: 10AM-12PM Welcome to 34521 Bookhammer Landing Road in Lewes—a SPACIOUS home...
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The Real McCoy Group
READY NOW FOR THIS SUMMER - NO WAIT FOR BOAT SLIP!!
Millsboro
285,000.00
Welcome to Gull Point — your ideal coastal retreat along the Indian River Bay. This spacious 3-...
Long & Foster Real Estate
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Task force reviews nuclear power economics
Melissa Steele
6 hours ago
The Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force discussed economic issues surrounding new power...