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April 8 solar eclipse: visibility, safety and watch parties

A university expert on astronomy has had an upcoming phenomenon circled on his calendar since the last time it happened


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4 weeks ago

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Bug and Bud Festival to celebrate 50th anniversary of ladybug naming

On April 25, 1974, 19 second graders from Ms. Mollie Brown’s class at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School made state


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Terry Rogers posted at 4 weeks ago

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Your guide to Easter in Delaware

From a Bunny Bonanza in Lewes to egg hunts and special brunches up-and-down the First State, there’s plenty to do


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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Bit o’Irish brings crowds to Milford

Milford was teeming with people sporting their shamrocks and green garb for the Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) Pub Crawl. Almost


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Terry Rogers posted at 1 month ago

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Kent ranks 5th in country for young homeowners

This Old House, a media empire that for decades has been extolling old houses, just looked at how each generation


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Ken Mammarella posted at 1 month ago

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Segregation in Milford focus of April 6 documentary premiere

It’s been 70 years since the 1954 failed desegregation attempt at Milford High School. It would be eight years later,


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Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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LeBright becomes DMI Executive Director

After searching for a new Executive Director after the retirement of Janne Collins in February, Downtown Milford, Inc discovered that


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Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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5 named young playwrights by Delaware Theatre Co.

Five Delaware high schoolers have been honored by the Delaware Theatre Company as 2023-2024 Delaware Young Playwrights winners. This year’s


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Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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You’ll probably pay more for beach parking this year

Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance


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Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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Great Stuff: Walk in for a deal, walk out with new friends

TALLEYVILLE – The positive vibe inside Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home store is palpable the moment you walk into


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Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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Middletown HS to stage Harry Potter ‘Cursed Child’ this fall

The magic of Hogwarts is headed to 27 high schools in America – including one in the First State. Middletown


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Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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Library to offer line dancing, history talk, medical testing

The month of March at the Milford Public Library is filled with fun events, some designed to get your body


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Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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Milford Rotary Club to offer 7 scholarships, 2 renewals

The Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation will offer seven scholarships to 2024 high school students in the greater Milford area,…

Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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Waterfowl organization raises funds for KSI

Delta Waterfowl Bay to Bay Chapter recently donated $3,300 to Kent Sussex Industries. The proceeds were from the waterfowl organization’s…

Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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Mispillion Art League spotlights artist Michael Fleishman

Mispillion Art League is spotlighting a long-time kids’ class instructor, member, and innovative artist, Michael Fleishman. He earned a 2020…

Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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Dover Fan Zone adds DockDogs, Mirror Men and Robocars

Team mascots, diving dogs, bumper cars and a giant rubber duck will add to the merriment at  the Dover Speedway’s…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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Milford man’s WWII service took him around world, into D-Day invasion

Editor’s Note: Tom Maloney died Sunday after a devastating fall at his home at the age of 100. Funeral arrangements…

Betsy Price posted at 2 months ago

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Award-winning photographer works available for purchase at Milford Museum

The family of the late Melva Jane Bradford, whose landscape, animal and still life photos received multiple awards, donated a…

Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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Milford goes green

Businesses in Milford will be “Going Green” the entire month of March in order to promote shopping and dining throughout…

Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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Fish v. electricity: Could Salem nuclear plant be shut down?

A judge in an obscure administrative court in Trenton, N.J., is set to hand down a ruling that could end…

Karl Baker posted at 2 months ago

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No TV, but still big wins at Playhouse ‘Price is Right Live’

Contestants don’t need an audience ticket for a chance to “come on down” and play “The Price is Right Live”…

Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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Kaisy’s Delights offers European vibe in former Millsboro bank

Ten years ago, people may have questioned Thierry Langer’s decision to open a European-flavored breakfast and lunch spot in Millsboro,…

Pam George posted at 3 months ago

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Food Bank programs look beyond handing over box of groceries

“Food for today, food for tomorrow” doesn’t just refer to leftovers at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch. The…

Katie Kazimir posted at 3 months ago

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Bikers, walkers examine planned Milford bike, pedestrian paths

Bikers found things they didn’t like about proposed Milford biking and pedestrian paths, and walkers found things they liked. Sue…

Katie Kazimir posted at 3 months ago

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