News
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 …
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DOVER — Delaware counties would consider climate change and resiliency strategies while crafting their comprehensive plans under a proposal that received …
SALISBURY — A preliminary $198 million budget for Wicomico County includes $20.5 million for a new Fruitland Primary School but officials are divided on how it ultimately will be funded.
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Opinion
The World Intellectual Property Organization has declared Friday as World Intellectual Property Day, an occasion for all of us to take a moment to recognize the important role that IP rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, etc.) play in encouraging innovation and creativity.
Marijuana businesses are on their way to the First State, after the substance’s legalization for recreational use last year. What are your thoughts on the new industry?
New Castle County Executive and gubernatorial candidate Matt Meyer has unveiled a comprehensive, 23-page education plan that focuses on remedies to Delaware’s school system that better serve students. The extensive policy outline focuses on key commitments like addressing the teacher shortage, altering how the state funds education, providing pathways for vocational and technical education opportunities and ensuring access to higher education.
Bob Hartley, CEO and president of the June Jam charity music festival, died in his sleep April 14. Lynn Fowler, executive vice president of the event, which will mark its 46th year June 15 at G&R Campground in Houston, said he was the last surviving member of its founding group. Mr. Hartley would have turned 69 on April 20.
Sports
Photo gallery: Sussex Central vs. Cape Henlopen baseball
GEORGETOWN — Nobody would be surprised if Sussex Central and Cape Henlopen High’s baseball teams meet again with bigger stakes on …
2024 Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta is May 18-19
CAMBRIDGE – The tradition of boat racing on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is deep. In the early 1900s, Lou Barrett Jr. and …
Trainer Ness aiming to break Delaware Park record
STANTON — When the 87th season of live racing opens on May 15, trainer Jamie Ness will again be looking to rewrite the Delaware Park …
Downstate Delaware high school scores
BASEBALL Dover 14, Smyrna 2 Polytech 11, Milford 1 Delmar 9, Seaford 1 Indian River 10 , Lake Forest 0 Laurel 3, Woodbridge 0 Saint …
Majorca N posts first win at Harrington Raceway
HARRINGTON - Mike Casalino Jr. and Dylan Davis' Majorca N ($5.40, Corey Callahan) notched her first win of the season in 1:53.3 on …
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Delaware
In the wake of Sunday’s deadly shooting at Delaware State University in Dover, which took the life of 18-year-old Camay DeSilva of Wilmington, school officials hosted a student forum Tuesday to speak about worry among community members.
GEORGETOWN — According to its published agenda, the Delaware Coastal Airport Committee will review its master plan and consider a new parallel taxiway during its meeting on Wednesday, April 24, …
GEORGETOWN — Deciding to be “thoughtful” in its final recommendations to the full Sussex County Council during its last session on April 10, the Sussex County Planning and Zoning …
Maryland
Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to access the city’s port starting on Thursday. It marks a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping …
WESTMINSTER – The Dorchester Career and Technology Center Chapter of SkillsUSA flexed its competitive muscles again April 16 as students traveled to Carroll County Career and Technology Center …
Baltimore's mayor and city council are calling for the owner and manager of the cargo ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge to be held fully liable for the deadly collapse. Attorneys for …
Neighbors
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.
CHICONE – The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance is sponsoring the 11th Annual Chicone Village Day at Handsell on Indiantown Road in Vienna on April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event is …
Plans are in the works for an exhibit at the Georgetown Historical Society that will showcase athletes who made it to the big time, as well as teams that won state or world championships.
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Dover’s Anderson receives Congressional Gold Medal
2 days ago
DOVER — James “Tom” Anderson has never been one to seek out the spotlight. Perhaps it is just a throwback to his time in World War II spent as a member of the undercover 23rd …
Turkey talk
5 days ago
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
CAMBRIDGE – The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2024 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Dr. Paul Brant at the Annual Meeting on March 21.
Bob Spedden was a …
HARBESON — There are things one might expect when driving the roads of Sussex County. Construction is likely. Traffic might be a definite, depending on where you are. But it’s not common …
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corp. will soon pay $177 million to assure enough energy for customers, but the financial impact will vary among communities.
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Small Business is partnering with the Delaware Small Business Development Center to provide additional support to small business owners seeking loans from a …
Things to Do
Children's Theatre brings ‘Seussical Jr.’ characters to life in Dover
Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, The Grinch and, of course, The Cat in the Hat will be on hand this weekend as The Children’s …
Truex has a friend when it comes to Dover Motor Speedway
DOVER — The affinity that Martin Truex Jr. has for Dover Motor Speedway is obvious.
It is the NASCAR track where he recorded …
Elliott has the drive for more magic at the Monster Mile
DOVER — The calm around the small town of Dawsonville, Ga., was broken when the siren at the Dawsonville Pool Room blared a sound of …
Call for Artists - 2024 DCA Annual Members’ Show and Sale
CAMBRIDGE – Dorchester Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a call for artists for the 2024 Annual Members’ Show and …
Food Bank of Delaware to host spring senior health fair
MILFORD – The Food Bank of Delaware is ready to spring into action. On April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Food Bank of Delaware …
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Nation
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first time. The Department of Agriculture issued final rules for the program that …
The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN agency for Palestinians, following review
Germany said Wednesday that it plans to follow several other countries in resuming cooperation with the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians in Gaza after the publication of an independent review of …
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands” at Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday after they passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed …
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
A photographer who worked for hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion says she was an abusive boss who fired him unfairly after he was forced to watch her have sex. Emilio Garcia says in a lawsuit filed …
Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river
Officials say a large alligator that made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been captured and moved to a nearby river. Base officials say the toothy reptile was spotted …
World
Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of …
Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3
Japan’s first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night, Japan’s space agency said after receiving an image from the device three months after it landed on the moon. The Japan …
Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
Australian police say they have arrested seven teenagers accused of following a violent extremist ideology in raids around Sydney to protect the community from a potential attack. They say the seven …
Ukraine gets a big boost of US aid. It still faces a long slog to repel Russia
A new package of $61 billion in U.S. aid may prevent Ukraine from losing its war against Russia. But winning it will be a long slog. The aid approval means Ukraine may be able to release artillery …
Villagers in Mexico organize to take back their water as drought, avocados dry up lakes and rivers
As Mexico’s drought drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action against thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the …
