News
Anyone entering the emergency/trauma center through the walk-in entrance will be screened...
Transportation
The Delaware Department of Transportation will close Del. 20 at U.S. 113, near Millsboro, for several days, beginning at 7 a.m. Monday.
Vote 2024
MILLSBORO – The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum May 30, nine days before the scheduled municipal election on Saturday, June 8.
The public is invited to …
Sponsored Content
The Big College Basketball Tournament captures the hearts of millions, transcending beyond the thrill of March Basketball to impact workplace dynamics across the country. As employees immerse …
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Opinion
Many medical organizations have been recommending lung cancer screening for decades for those at high risk of developing the disease.
But, in 2022, less than 6% of people in the U.S. eligible for screening actually got screened.
Joe Smyth shares an Opinion about why, after 50-plus years in political office, it’s time for President Joe Biden to step aside.
As the highly debated bill to implement a Delaware hospital cost review board was considered by the Senate Executive Committee on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend announced a new development in negotiations between lawmakers and health care stakeholders. Under a separate proposal introduced in the House of Representatives, lawmakers are attempting to address a clause within House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 that capped hospitals’ ability to charge more than 250% of Medicare’s cost for services.
OPINION
This is in response to an article by Benjamin Rothstein published in the Daily State News, titled “Electricity shutoff policy on Dover council’s radar.”
Sports
Photo gallery: Dover vs. Caravel baseball
DOVER — Dover High took the lead for good with two runs in the bottom of the first inning before downing Caravel, 6-2, in …
Esports are becoming part of Delaware’s schools
DOVER — There’s always going to be people that think the name is kind of funny.
After all, the game players in esports …
Dorchester sports briefs
Choptank Riverkeeper
Volunteer paddlers, power boats and jet skis are needed May 11 for the Maryland Freedom Swim across the …
Downstate Delaware high school scores
BASEBALL Dover 6, Caravel 2 Salesianum 3, Smyrna 2 Lake Forest 11, Brandywine 1 William Penn 5, Sussex Tech 0 Polytech 13, Mt. …
Twin Delight a winner at Harrington Raceway
HARRINGTON - Hutt Racing Stable's Twin Delight ($9.60, Allan Davis) was a 1:53.1 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open on Tuesday at …
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Delaware
LONG NECK — As part of the annual “Rotary Reads” program, the Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club donated 680 copies of “Do You Remember” by Sydney Smith to each student at …
LEWES — Beebe Healthcare’s annual spring health fair has a new time and location this year, Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Georgetown CHEER Community Center, 20520 Sand …
TRANSPORTATION
The Delaware Department of Transportation will be holding a workshop to solicit public input about a pedestrian/bicyclist project along College Road in Dover.
Maryland
Officials say the crew of the Dali will shelter in place aboard the grounded container ship while demolition crews use explosives to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis …
SALISBURY — Nearly 500 people gathered at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on May 2 to pray in unison for the greater Salisbury community and the United States.
Officials of the 12th …
SALISBURY — Craig Faunce might walk a bit slower these days, but he is more determined than ever to help make Salisbury the cleanest city in Maryland. His latest mission is equipping citizens …
Neighbors
CAMBRIDGE – The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is accepting mini-grant applications for projects that enrich heritage resources or events in Dorchester County. These small, …
CRISFIELD — A third official state historical marker along the dual highway here will be dedicated this week to recall a transformational crab pickers strike that took place 86 years ago.
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Since its founding in 1987 by the Dorchester County Commission on Aging, Inc., Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care has been directed by Jackie Vickers. For over 35 years, the center has been a …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Where eagles fly
Yesterday at 1:26 PM
Dan Laughman of Magnolia took this photo of a bald eagle at Port Mahon on March 20.
Photo gallery: Dover Days Festival presses on through wet weather
5 days ago
DOVER – The weather might have been less than ideal, but that did not stop many visitors who attended the 91 st annual Dover Days Festival from taking a journey back to the city’s …
Solar eclipse
5 days ago
Jerry Hull of Dover took this photo of the solar eclipse at maximum coverage in west Dover the afternoon of April 8.
Andrews Lake
Thursday, May 2
Marlin and Mahi Thompson took this photo at Andrews Lake in Frederica on April 7.
Rainbow
Tuesday, April 30
Valerie Hankins of Houston took this photo off Bowman Road in Milford on April 4.
Business
ATLANTA — A representative for the U.S. Small Business Administration is letting local governments know that if their constituents had any economic damage as a result of the Francis Scott Key …
WILMINGTON — The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation announces the opening of applications for the next Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem cohort, aimed at supporting small businesses across …
The developer of a 3-acre property on northbound Dupont Boulevard in Millsboro received preliminary site plan approval from Town Council on Monday for a retail/restaurant project.
MILFORD -- Residents can expect to see a 2.4% increase in their electric rates beginning in June 2024.
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation will be increasing the Power Cost Adjustment …
Things to Do
SU students host art show
Salisbury University art students hold an open studio show and sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Fulton Hall Room 140.
SWAC to hold auditions for young performers
Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC), 110 W Church St., will hold auditions for student...
Farmers markets add local fresh food options for Delawareans
With spring in full bloom and strawberry season right around the corner, many Delawareans are starting to think about shopping for …
Photo gallery: Fireworks, music kick off Dover Days weekend
DOVER -- Opening night of Dover Days weekend featured the Milford Community Band and fireworks.
Philip Steinhoff conducted the …
Milford Elks Lodge Springtime Dinner Dance
MILFORD -- As the April Showers bring in May flowers, the Milford Elks lodge is ready to celebrate with the Springtime Dinner Dance.
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Nation
Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say
New U.S. rules require all dogs coming into the U.S. to be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies. The new rules published Wednesday require vaccination for dogs …
A scorching, rocky planet twice Earth's size has a thick atmosphere, scientists say
A thick atmosphere has been detected around a planet that's twice as big as Earth in a nearby solar system. Researchers reported Wednesday that the rocky planet 55 Cancri e is wrapped in a blanket of …
Most FTX customers to get all their money back less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse
FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that. FTX said in a court …
The Latest | Blasts, gunfire heard near Rafah crossing as it remains closed under Israeli control
Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing remained closed early Wednesday after an Israeli tank brigade seized it the day before. Associated Press journalists heard sporadic explosions and gunfire in the area …
Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they're now named Scouting America
The decision by Boy Scouts of America to rebrand after 114 years and become Scouting America marks another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change. With flagging …
World
Southern Brazil is still reeling from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms
Authorities in southern Brazil are rushing to rescue survivors of massive flooding that has killed at least 100 people, but some residents are refusing to leave belongings behind while others are …
Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown out
Spanish state prosecutors have recommended that an investigating judge shelve a probe into another alleged case of tax fraud by pop star Shakira. The Colombian singer is under investigation for the …
Russia launches a 'massive' missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy facilities
Ukraine's president says Russia has launched a massive nighttime attack on energy facilities across Ukraine, targeting seven regions with more than 50 missiles and drones. Officials say the …
Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
The Israeli military says it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza. The key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid was closed over the weekend after a Hamas rocket attack killed four …
The Olympic torch is being welcomed in French port city of Marseille with fanfare and high security
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic" celebrations as the arrival of a majestic ship carrying the Olympic torch from Greece is expected to draw a huge crowd …
