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LEWES — Journey to Wellness, a free presentation by Dorothy Greet, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. May 18 at Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware.
Ms. Greet is an author, blogger, …
LEWES — Board members, staff and negotiators were all smiles as the Cape Henlopen Board of Education and the Cape Henlopen Education Association, the collective bargaining unit for professional …
Kelsie Mattox is the 2023 Wicomico Democratic Club’s Member of the Year.
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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
As the new Mayor of the City of Salisbury, I want to thank everyone who afforded me this great honor. As I have just completed my 18th week in the office, I have embraced a huge learning curve, and I …
I respect the opinion of Dover City Councilman Brian E. Lewis about needing solutions for Dover’s recent shootings (“Solutions needed after rash of shootings in Dover”). But I think we need to think outside the box and come up with solutions that are needed to end the gun violence not only in Dover but in our country.
I strongly agree with Dan Shortridge’s encouraging a photo history of Delaware (“We need a Delaware Photographers’ Project”).
We are all aware of the ridiculous amounts of money that the federal government was offering states during the pandemic. Many of those states, including Delaware, used the money to increase unemployment benefits, far exceeding any amounts paid in the past, and to continue those payments far longer.
Sports
Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Lake Forest softball
FELTON — A three-run fourth inning sparked Smyrna High to a 6-5 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference softball on Thursday …
Polytech softball seniors are proud of the improvement they've made
WOODSIDE — When they started all this, Polytech High’s softball players tried to win every game, of course.
It just didn’t …
Downstate Delaware high school scores
FELTON — A three-run fourth inning sparked Smyrna High to a 6-5 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference softball on Thursday …
Bowman looks to bring winning act to high banks of Dover
DOVER — The best birthday present that Alex Bowman could get this weekend would be a second Miles the Monster trophy for winning …
NASCAR’s ‘King’: Richard Petty remains a man of the people
DOVER — There’s a “King” who wears a cowboy hat in place of a crown, along with trademark wraparound sunglasses.
His …
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Delaware
REHOBOTH BEACH — Old, expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications are being collected at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department headquarters, 229 Rehoboth Ave., this Saturday between 10 …
MILFORD -- The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series with a program titled “To Bus or Not to Bus: The 1977 School Desegregation of New Castle County, Delaware” at the …
A 19-year-old Millsboro man died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Delaware State Police said.
Maryland
A Baltimore publishing company has filed a class action claim arguing the owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should have to pay …
DOVER — The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory active in northern and southern parts of the state overnight, warning that patchy ice could kill sensitive outdoor plants if left …
SALISBURY — A myriad of topics were discussed among Maryland’s Eastern Shore delegation members during the annual legislative wrap-forum hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce …
Neighbors
The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …
PRINCESS ANNE — Contestants are now being accepted for the 2024 Somerset County Fair Miss, Junior Miss, and Little Miss pageants.
Little Miss are ages 4-7 and Junior Miss are ages 9-12 on …
Centennial birthday celebrations are somewhat rare but always very special.
Even more so when the fellow turning 100 is a highly decorated World War II hero, whose accolades include France’s highest honor.
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Turkey talk
Friday, April 19
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of a meeting of turkeys at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on March 16.
Spring has sprung
Thursday, April 11
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo at the Governor’s Mansion in Dover on March 15.
Magnolia sky
Wednesday, April 10
Peter Blaine took this photo in front of his home in Champions’ Club at Jonathan’s Landing in Magnolia on March 28.
Tiptoe through the tulips in Downtown Dover
Friday, April 5
DOVER -- The colors of spring can be seen throughout Downtown Dover. The annual blooming tulips are all along Loockerman Street. Send us your favorite tulip or spring photos for use in …
Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business is highlighting activities taking place during National Small Business Month in May and for National Small Business Week, April 28 through May 4.
As the nation's largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay is a highly valued resource for more than 18 million people who live in its watershed. Producing about 500 million pounds of seafood each year, the …
A Thursday groundbreaking was a time to reflect on decades back, when the Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford was a regional retail hub.
But there was also hope for the future, with a planned revitalization of the 22-acre site that has been mostly dormant for many years on the city’s western edge.
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter.
Things to Do
Dr. Jerry Regier will address Salisbury Prayer Breakfast
SALISBURY — Public servant, scholar and Christian leader Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Regier will address the 12th annual Salisbury Area …
Wicomico Recreation and Parks announces Music and Arts schedule
SALISBURY — Music & Arts at Pemberton Park, 5561 Plantation Lane, returns this May.
Step into the past at the Black History Living Museum Event in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Immerse yourself in the lives and accomplishments of African American figures at the Black History Living Museum, hosted …
Salisbury Pops presents ‘Musical Memories’ Concert
The Salisbury Pops presents its annual spring concert, “Musical Memories,” on Tuesday, May 7...
Spectrum: Rock and roll summer coming to DCA
CAMBRIDGE – Save the date – June 22. The Feldman Family Music Festival kicks off a rock and roll summer in the George B. …
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Nation
Long flu season winds down in US
The U.S. flu season appears to be over. It was long, but federal health officials and doctors say it was a moderate one. Last week, for the third straight week, medical visits for flu-like illnesses …
Jerry Seinfeld's commitment to the bit
Nearly three decades after Jerry Seinfeld was, in one episode of “Seinfeld,” cajoled into bootlegging the movie “Death Blow,” he has finally made his first film. Seinfeld directed, co-wrote …
USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products
U.S. poultry producers will have to reduce salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to prevent food poisoning. That's according to a new rule from the U.S. Department of …
The Latest | Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoy, killing civilian
Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said its fighters fired anti-tank missiles and artillery shells at an Israeli military convoy in a disputed area along the border, killing an Israeli civilian. …
AP Week in Pictures: Global
April 19-25, 2024
The U.S. House swiftly approves $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. Haiti opens a new political chapter with the installation of a transitional …
World
New leaders take on Haiti's chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence
It’s been only a day since the transitional presidential council was installed in Haiti, and the list of demands on its members is rapidly growing. Now that the Caribbean nation has new leaders, …
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer. Friday’s announcement comes almost three months after Charles took a break from …
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit …
Students resume pro-Palestinian protests at a prestigious Paris university after police intervention
Students at a prestigious university in Paris have resumed pro-Palestinian protests, days after French police broke up a similar demonstration inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses …
Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials in Beijing. He warned of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations as the …
