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35th Annual Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition Set for March 6–7 in Wilmington

Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition Returns to Wilmington March 6–7 More than 360 students from across Delaware will compete…

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Natalia Gatti Named Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Champion

Sussex Academy Student Wins 2026 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Title A Sussex County student has been named Delaware’s top…

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Sussex Tech Launching EMT Training Program to Meet Growing Demand in Sussex County

  The launch of the EMT program reflects what many education leaders say public schools are designed to do: respond…

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A place to create: Biggs Museum grows printmaking series for Delaware families

Artist-led sessions and youth-oriented printmaking programs aim to lower barriers and bring more residents into the arts DOVER, Del. —…

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Annual Delaware ProStart Invitational Showcases High School Culinary and Management Talent

Annual Delaware ProStart Invitational Showcases High School Culinary and Management Talent More than 200 middle and high school students from…

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Milford High Drama Club to stage ‘Mamma Mia!’ with February performances

ABBA-filled musical highlights student talent, teamwork and months of preparation… Community invited to attend the show!   MILFORD, Del. — The…

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Dr. Sara Hale Expands on Vision for Milford Schools

Dr. Sara Hale Shares Plans for Milford School District As Dr. Sara Hale continues her campaign for the at-large seat…

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Food Bank of Delaware receives national culinary education grant

Food Bank of Delaware receives $10,000 grant to support workforce training The Food Bank of Delaware has been selected as…

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Dr. Sara Hale, Former COO of the Milford School District, to run for the at-large seat on the Milford Board of Education

Dr. Sara Hale highlights a decade of operational leadership as she seeks a Milford school board seat MILFORD, Del. —…

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Buccaneer Educational Foundation Donates $70,000 to Milford High School FFA Program

“The Buccaneer Educational Foundation donation reflects what can happen when a community comes together to invest in its students,” said…

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Sussex Academy Student Board Awards Grants for Peer-Led Service Projects

Student Board at Georgetown Charter School Supports Efforts to Aid Local Families Student leaders at Sussex Academy, a public charter…

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KSI Welcomes New Director of Facilities Management

MILFORD — Milford-based nonprofit Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) has named Robert Smith as its new Director of Facilities Management, following…

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Milford Museum to Highlight African American WWII Hero in Upcoming History Program

MILFORD — The Milford Museum’s American History Series will continue next month with a presentation on one of the lesser-known…

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Delaware Launches Statewide Early Literacy Plan to Strengthen Reading in Every Classroom

The Early Literacy Plan’s goal is to close that gap within five years by aligning teacher training, instructional materials, and…

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Milford School District Plans for Growing Enrollment

MILFORD — With continued growth in student enrollment and projections pointing to even more students in the coming years, Milford…

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Milford Educator Shae Parks Earns National Award for Championing Civics Education

Milford High School educator Shae Parks inspires students through innovative civics education, hands-on government lessons, and community leadership programs MILFORD…

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New Milford School District Curriculum Policy Seeks More Community Review and Clearer Standards

Policy adds teacher pilots, parent review and stricter classroom standards as Milford School District updates curriculum guidelines for transparency and…

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Milford Middle School Transformed for Next Generation

The Milford School District officially dedicated the new Milford Middle School on Saturday, September 13, welcoming the community to tour…

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Bayhealth Simulation Center Achieves Full Accreditation in 2025

DOVER — Bayhealth’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Simulation Center has been awarded full accreditation in Teaching/Education and Systems Integration by…

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Milford Schools Grapple With Low Reading Proficiency; Next Week’s Board Meeting Seen as Key Moment

MILFORD, Del. — With reading proficiency in the Milford School District well below state averages, some parents and educators are…

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$50K grant to Del Tech from Metallica Scholars Initiative to support workforce training

Delaware Technical Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant to help train more than a dozen students to enter…

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BioConnect DE program celebrates 1st grad class, signals workforce shift in state life sciences

A groundbreaking workforce development initiative marked a major milestone Monday as 24 participants became the first graduates of the BioConnect…

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Delaware launches centralized school safety center and website

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has launched the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC), a new initiative aimed at bolstering…

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Who Will Lead? Milford School Board Seeks New Voice Amid Major Decisions

MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Board of Education is now accepting applications to fill a critical vacancy for its Area…

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    Wetland project planned in Georgetown aims to reduce runoff to Inland Bays

    Georgetown wetland project planned to help protect Inland Bays A new stormwater treatment project is planned for Georgetown that officials
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    Bug & Bud Festival releases entertainment schedule ahead of April 25 event

    Milford’s Bug & Bud Festival unveils day-of schedule and event details Organizers of Milford’s annual Bug & Bud Festival have
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    Photo Gallery: Smyrna Girls Lacrosse vs Padua Lacrosse

    The Smyrna girls lacrosse team scored ten goals in a close loss to Padua on April 20. All photos courtesy
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    Sussex County Children’s Book Festival set for May 2 in Milton

    Children’s Book Festival returning to Milton May 2 The Sussex County Children’s Book Festival will return on Saturday, May 2,
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    8th annual SoDel Cares 5K, mile walk set for June 6 in Rehoboth Beach

    Annual SoDel Cares 5K, walk set for June 6 in Rehoboth Beach SoDel Cares will host its 8th annual 5K
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    ChristianaCare, Cardiovascular Physicians of Delaware plan outpatient heart surgery center in Newark

    ChristianaCare, local physicians to open outpatient heart surgery center in Newark ChristianaCare, Cardiovascular Physicians of Delaware and US Health Partners
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    Photo Gallery: Smyrna Baseball vs Dover Baseball

    The Smyrna baseball team increased their winning streak to three games with 8-6 win over the Dover Senators on April
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    The Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes 12 New Members in 2026 Class

    The Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame (DAASHOF) will induct the 12 new members at its 27th annual banquet on
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    Photo Gallery: Smyrna Boys Lacrosse vs Caesar Rodney Boys Lacrosse

    Caesar Rodney boys lacrosse increased its winning streak to four with win over Smyrna on April 15. All photos courtesy
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    Freeman Arts Pavilion announces free Young Audience Series for summer Saturdays

    Freeman Arts Pavilion to host free Young Audience Series this summer Freeman Arts Pavilion will once again offer its free
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