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MILTON — A forum for candidates vying for Delaware House of Representatives District 20 moderated by Margaret LaFond and hosted by the League of Women Voters of Sussex County is set for Oct. 15 …
Harry K foundation
REHOBOTH BEACH — The second Girls Night Out, support the Harry K Foundation’s mission to defeat childhood hunger in Delaware, is set for Oct. 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Schellville, 36470 …
Halloween
FRANKFORD – Envision Frankford is kicking off the Halloween season with a new twist, their inaugural Truck or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 12.
The event will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at …
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Opinion
OPINION
Many thanks to Dover City Councilman Brian E. Lewis for looking into complaints throughout the city that our street-sweeping services were not being adequately carried out.
OPINION
Polls of the 2020 presidential election were at their collective worst in 40 years.
No misfire that year was more striking than CNN’s. Its final poll before the election estimated that Joe Biden held a landslide-size lead of 12 percentage points over then-President Donald Trump.
In his recent discussion of the decision to have a Wicomico County Executive, Mr. Gains Hawkins recited statements made twenty or so years ago by certain former members of the County Council. When …
OPINION
Every campaign season brings renewed attention to the amount of money influencing American politics and who is spending it and for what purposes. In particular, people are concerned about what is called “dark money.”
Sports
Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Lake Forest girls' volleyball
FELTON — Caesar Rodney High won the final two sets to post a 3-2 victory over Lake Forest in a matchup of Henlopen Conference …
Little Miss Peyton posts victory at Harrington Raceway
HARRINGTON - Donna Messick's Little Miss Peyton ($2.10, Corey Callahan) was a 1:56.4 winner in the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred …
Tuesday's Downstate scores: Caesar Rodney out-duels Lake Forest in volleyball
TUESDAY’S SCORES GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Cape Henlopen 3, Early College 0 Milford 3, Laurel 0 Sussex Tech 3, Seaford 0 Tower Hill …
Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as …
Cape Henlopen girls' volleyball team hoping to make a run at Henlopen North title
LEWES — Tyler Coupe isn’t a fan of looking too far ahead.
He knows that’s easy to do when a coach has a young team.
…
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Delaware
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — The Delaware state Senate announced Tuesday that it is launching a new Spanish language outreach program to serve Delaware’s Spanish-speaking constituents.
The announcement …
A Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against sports website Deadspin over an article accusing a 9-year-old NFL fan and his family of racism because of his game-day attire. The …
Education
MILFORD – The Milford School District celebrated homecoming over the weekend.
The festivities began during the school week with a district-wide spirit week. Each day was a different day …
Maryland
SALISBURY — You won’t want to miss an inspiring night filled with performances by Wicomico County’s rising artists. On Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., local middle and high school students will …
Higher Education
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College recently earned $133,700 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through a …
Things to Do
SALISBURY — Wicomico County’s Good Beer Festival returns to Pemberton Park in Salisbury, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19. The 14th annual festival features unlimited sampling from nearly 40 …
Neighbors
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Public Library turned to a new page on Monday morning.
They cut the ribbon to the new 15,000 square-foot library of 101 Little Mastens Corner Rd in Harrington. …
FELTON – The Lake Forest School District celebrated Homecoming last week.
During the school week, they had spirit days for the students and staff to participate in. They ended the school …
HARRINGTON – The Truck Convoy cruised through Kent County on Saturday in support of Special Olympics Delaware.
The convoy began at the Delaware State Fairgrounds and followed a 29-mile …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Birds of a feather
Tuesday, October 1
Delaware State News editor in chief Andrew West took this photo of a pair of ruby-throated hummingbirds in Harrington recently.
Photo Gallery: The 48th Dorchester Arts Showcase
Tuesday, October 1
A 48-year-old tradition with a new twist: Iconic Cambridge arts and street festival celebrated the city's downtown Arts and Entertainment District Sunday, September 29th from noon to 5 p.m.
Dewey Beach
Thursday, September 26
Christie Cole of Harrington took this photo at Dewey Beach on Sept. 18.
Big Oak County Park
Tuesday, September 24
Alex Cisar of Dover took this photo at the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation”s Galaxy Garden at Big Oak County Park in Smyrna on Sept. 9.
Sunset at Bombay Hook
Friday, September 20
Karen Williams, of Felton, took this photo of the sunset at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 9.
Business
WILMINGTON — As Delaware prepares for the implementation of paid family medical leave, there are important steps employers must take now to be fully compliant and ready to provide this valuable …
DOVER — The Delaware Association of REALTORS named Bobbi Slagle as the 2024 Delaware REALTOR of the Year.
The award was presented by George Thomasson, 2024 President of the Delaware …
Try it and you’ll like it.
So says Tynetta Douglas about the smoked ribs and brisket offered by S&T Southern Smokehouse BBQ’s food truck in Smyrna.
PRINCESS ANNE — Going against their administration’s recommendation a majority of Town Commissioners support President Lionel Frederick’s plan to spend down the remaining $1,002,890 …
Things to Do
Community Players of Salisbury set to present musical ‘Guys and Dolls’
SALISBURY — An upcoming performance by the Community Players of Salisbury is near and dear to the heart of its director. Sherri …
Bayhealth to host “Go Pink at the Rink”
HARRINGTON — Bayhealth looks forward to hosting community members at the second “Go Pink at the Rink” event on Saturday, Oct. …
Wor-Wic Community College to host virtual reading with author
SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College is inviting the public to a free virtual reading by author David Galef on Thursday, Oct. 10, …
Delaware Business Insight Summit kicks off at Bally’s Nov. 14
DOVER—The Delaware Department of Labor has announced that the Delaware Business Insight Summit will be taking place at …
Eastern Shore Running Club’s Pirate’s Wharf 5K set for Oct. 12
QUANTICO — Join the Eastern Shore Running Club on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the inaugural Pirate’s Wharf 5K, which is the first race …
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Nation
The Latest: Hurricane Milton threatens to overshadow presidential campaigning
Hurricane Milton is threatening to overshadow presidential campaigning as it menaces Florida. The storm has already scrambled Donald Trump’s schedule. He put off a virtual event Tuesday night …
Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, suffers stroke
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has been hospitalized with a stroke. Her family announced on X Tuesday night that it happened Thursday in her sleep and that she's resting comfortably …
A rare comet brightens the night skies in October
A rare, bright comet will be visible in October, clear skies permitting. The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday. Astronomers say it should be bright enough to see with the …
The Latest: Milton approaches Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Milton dropped to a Category 4 early Wednesday as it churns toward Florida’s west coast. The National Hurricane Center had predicted it would likely weaken, but remain a major hurricane …
Trump sets sights on Pennsylvania and Harris plans to head west as hurricane scrambles campaigning
Donald Trump is holding rallies in pivotal Pennsylvania while Vice President Kamala Harris prepares for another visit to the West. But Hurricane Milton is threatening to overshadow presidential …
World
The death toll in a gang attack on a small Haitian town rises to 115, a local official says
A local official in Haiti says the death toll in a horrific gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115. The attack on residents of the town of Pont-Sondé on Oct. 3 was …
The Nobel prize in chemistry is being awarded in Stockholm
The Nobel Prize in chemistry is being awarded a day after two artificial intelligence pioneers won the physics award. The Nobel committee at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is set to announce …
Mozambique votes for president and the ruling party could extend its 49 years in power
Mozambique is voting for a new president in an election on Wednesday that could extend the ruling party’s 49 years in power since the southern African nation gained independence from Portugal in …
China stocks decline amid economic recovery disappointment, while other markets in Asia rise
Shares in China have slumped as details of economic stimulus plans from officials in Beijing failed to meet investors' expectations, while other markets in Asia are higher. The Hang Seng Index fell …
A kitchen staffed by trans women is a refuge for Mexico City’s LGBTQ+ community
At Casa Lleca, an LGBTQ+ shelter in Mexico City, a community kitchen has emerged to provide employment opportunities to trans women and serve surrounding residents in the area. Founded during the …
