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Agriculture remains one of Delaware's most important industries.
State launches agricultural financing program
DOVER — To increase the viability of Delaware’s agricultural industry by broadening lending opportunities across the agricultural sector, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, in … more
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West Nile confirmed in Delaware citizen, horses
DOVER — A New Castle County resident has been identified as Delaware’s initial case of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus and recovering at a hospital, the Delaware Public Health … more
OCEARCH has been tracking five loggerhead turtles off the East Coast. The two closest to Delaware, Marie and Brianna, have been in the area nearly all summer.
Loggerhead turtles like what they find off East Coast
Five tagged loggerhead turtles have been identified in a hot spot for the species in coastal waters between New Jersey and North Carolina: Buffett, Lemon Drop, Marie, Brianna and Pearl. more
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The local heat map as of 10:46 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2024, according to the National Weather Service. The entire state of Delaware is under a heat advisory.
Heat advisory issued for Kent, inland Sussex counties
DOVER — The National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory in effect from 11 a.m. this morning until 8 p.m. this evening for Kent and inland Sussex counties, warning of heat index values … more
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Delaware hunting seasons begin opening on Sept. 1
DOVER — The Labor Day weekend isn’t just about the unofficial end of summer; it also marks the opening of several Delaware hunting seasons. On Sept. 1, bow and crossbow deer season … more
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Equinor's east coast offshore wind projects, Empire Wind 1, and the area off the Delaware Coast marked OCS-A 0557
Offshore wind lease 26 nautical miles from Delaware Bay sells for $75M
DOVER — Calling the U.S. east and west coasts “attractive growth markets,” the international energy company Equinor announced its winning $75M bid in a Bureau of Ocean Energy … more
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The map above shows where the Nanticoke River's watershed extends from southwestern Wicomico County in Maryland into southwestern Delaware.
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance releases 2023 report card
VIENNA — Each year, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (NWA) publishes a report card that evaluates the health of the river and gives it letter grades based on its overall health. These grades … more
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Harrington, Hockessin fire departments awarded life-saving rescue resources
CAMDEN — First responders with Hockessin and Harrington Fire Companies were awarded a specialized training July 28-29 from Delaware Farm Bureau through Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety … more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
Delaware State Parks hunting permits now on sale
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Aug. 15 that special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks can now be purchased wherever hunting … more
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Elevated rip current risk begins midnight Aug. 16
DOVER — The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Hazard Message taking effect at midnight Aug. 16 warning of elevated rip current risk for Delaware Beaches until midnight Aug. 19. The … more
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Dr. Andrew Wozniak displays the device he and his team are using to collect data on gas and particle exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere.
University of Delaware team studies gas, particle exchange on ocean
By studying the interplay of the top layers of ocean and the bottom layers of atmosphere, a team led by the University of Delaware’s Dr. Andrew Wozniak hopes to increase understanding of climate models. more
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A security gate at the end of Wolfe Neck Road leads into the archaeological site.
Delaware tribe: Wolfe Neck contents should remain secure for now
While he remains hopeful that the archaeological contents of the Wolfe Neck Site will be made public, Chief Brad KillsCrow of the Delaware Tribe of Indians said he favors secrecy and security right now, while negotiations with government agencies continue. more
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Delaware Department of Agriculture issues warning on recent sales of backyard poultry and equipment
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning backyard flock owners who may have recently purchased poultry, fowl, and poultry equipment from an individual in Hartly selling through … more
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The latest rainfall expectations from the National Weather Service, as of Aug. 9.
Tropical Storm Debby remnants in Delaware
DOVER — Tropical Storm Debby is moving up the east coast, and having already deluged certain areas with more than 10 inches of rain, the  state is bracing for expected impacts.  … more
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This small female short-finned Pilot whale beached itself on Aug. 1, and ultimately died. Beachgoers attempted to return the whale to the water, which is not recommended, since the animal's instinct will be to beach itself again, according to the Marine Education Research and Rescue Institute.
Pilot whale washes ashore on north side of Indian River Inlet
LEWES — A female juvenile pilot whale weighing about 500lbs. stranded itself along the north side of Indian River Inlet on Aug. 1 and expired shortly thereafter, leading to a necropsy and … more
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Area watches, waits and prepares as storm approaches
CAMBRIDGE — The Dorchester County Communications Division shared information Tuesday from the US National Weather Service Wakefield’s 8 a.m. update regarding Tropical Storm Debby. The … more
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This is an early idea of what a reimagined entrance to Cape Henlopen State Park could look like. The challenge, according to officials, is keeping the park open while the redevelopment occurs.
Cape State Park in Lewes unveils traffic study, new entrance options
Traffic data collected last summer has been used to develop alternative layouts to the entrance of Cape Henlopen State Park and its office, though funding and construction are still pending. more
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Today's high temperatures.
National Weather Service declares heat advisory Friday
DOVER — Early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Kent and Sussex counties on Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to peak … more
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The Millsboro parcel that used to contain the Indian River Power Plant and could become an electricity transfer substation where offshore wind cables make landfall is highlighted in blue.
Sussex officials resist offshore wind substation
Sussex County Council is giving itself more time to determine whether allowing US Wind to operate an electrical substation via intermediaries would be beneficial to residents. more
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This map depicts conditions that are anticipated for US Wind's Maryland offshore wind project once completed, including preexisting project construction for coastal Virginia, but without further changes. This simulation visualizes projects that are thought to be visible from Delaware Seashore State Park, near Bethany Beach.
Ocean bureau issues final impact statement on Maryland US Wind project
As part of an ongoing federal review of a Maryland offshore wind project by US Wind, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released its final environmental impact statement, detailing possible effects on North Atlantic right whales, commercial and recreational fishing, and coastal views. more
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