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Lewes City Council Approves Grant Application for 20-Acre Reforestation Project

Staff WriterGovernment, Government & Politics, Headlines

Under the proposal, a grant would cover 90 percent of the cost, and the city’s share would be about $8,000 from its newly established resiliency fund. By Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer Delaware Live | November 2025 A city-owned 20-acre field at the corner of New Road and Park Road will be transformed into a mixed forest and meadow after …

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New Concept in Primary Care Expanding with Innovative Care Model: Village Primary Care is actively accepting families and seniors

Staff WriterHeadlines, Health, Healthcare People, Milford Wellness Village

Village Primary Care offers a patient-centered model designed for both busy families and aging adults who need more than a rushed appointment and a referral slip. MILFORD, Del. — As many Delaware families and seniors struggle to find a primary care provider, Village Primary Care at Milford Wellness Village is emerging as a growing option built around time, trust, and …

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Teen arrested following email bomb threat that prompts evacuation at Milford Central Academy; school resume Tuesday – Story Updated 11/4

Staff WriterHeadlines, Police & Fire

Teen charged after email bomb threat forces evacuations at Milford Central Academy, Milford High MILFORD, Del. (Nov. 4, 2025) — A 13-year-old Seaford boy has been charged after an emailed bomb threat prompted Monday’s evacuations at Milford Central Academy and Milford High School, authorities said. The Milford School District said it alerted families at 9:13 a.m. Monday after receiving an …

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One-point setback, big-picture gains for Milford football

Staff WriterHeadlines, Sports

Beyond the scoreboard, Milstead’s stamp is showing in the program’s day-to-day habits: fewer pre-snap penalties, cleaner substitutions and a mentality that keeps Milford Football Team  engaged in tight fourth quarters. MILFORD, Del. — Milford High School’s football season has been a rollercoaster—equal parts nail-biters, hard lessons and flashes of real promise under first-year head coach Rod Milstead. And even after …

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Milford High School brings “The Crucible” to the stage Nov. 6 and 8; Community Invited

Staff WriterArts & Entertainment, Headlines

“The Crucible” dramatizes the infamous witch trials as a wave of hysteria pits neighbor against neighbor: Powerful Message Still Today! MILFORD, Del. — The Milford High School Drama Club will present Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” with two performances in the Milford High School Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. Tickets are …

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Kris & Holly donate Santa & Mrs. Claus visits to kids’ programs hit by funding cuts

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WILMINGTON, Del. — Kris & Holly — the beloved duo who appear throughout the community as Santa & Mrs. Claus — are giving away their remaining weekday visit slots this season to help bring joy to children served by groups facing hard economic times or the ripple effects of government shutdowns. The pair said demand for their appearances has been …

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Friends of Milford Public Library surpass goal with summer, fall book sales; leaders thank community and volunteers

Staff WriterBusiness, Headlines

MILFORD, Del. — Oct. 29, 2025 — Strong turnout at the Milford Public Library’s summer and fall book sales helped the Friends of the Milford Public Library exceed their fundraising goal and donate $12,000 to support new materials and free programs, the group announced — support they say is especially vital to help children build strong reading skills. “These sales …

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CHEER broke ground on new project to expand senior housing in Georgetown

Staff WriterBusiness, Headlines

New Georgetown Senior housing addresses a critical gap, as the number of older residents is rising faster than anywhere else in Delaware GEORGETOWN, Del. (Oct. 29, 2025) — CHEER, a Sussex County nonprofit that has provided meals, transportation, social programming and in-home support to older adults for nearly 55 years, on Tuesday broke ground on a major expansion of its …

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Perfect Gift exhibit returns to Mispillion Art League with handcrafted holiday finds

Staff WriterArts & Entertainment, Headlines

Perfect Gift Exhibit lets First-time buyers can leave with a handcrafted ornament or miniature painting, while longtime collectors find substantial pieces in oil, mixed media or ceramic sculpture. MILFORD, Del. — The Mispillion Art League’s popular “Perfect Gift” exhibit opens Tuesday, Oct. 28, and will transform the downtown gallery into a festive marketplace of original, handcrafted works through Dec. 31. …

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Milford business community hears how to help hungry neighbors at “Sunrise Seminar” Tuesday!

Staff WriterBusiness, Headlines

Tuesday’s “Sunrise Seminar” hosted by the Greater Milford Chamber offers insight into what the Food Bank of Delaware is doing to reduce hunger close to home. MILFORD, Del. (Oct. 26, 2025) —As grocery prices and housing costs continue to squeeze family budgets heading into the holidays, Tuesday’s “Sunrise Seminar” in Milford offers a timely chance to learn what local organizations …