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The Dwelling Place brings coffee, conversation and faith to downtown Milford

   New Christian coffeehouse and bookstore was created as a place where customers are encouraged to stay, connect and feel…

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Surf Bagel expands student reading program

Surf Bagel program rewards students for reaching reading goals Surf Bagel is expanding a reading incentive program that rewards local…

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Fenwick Island Brewing planned for Bayside Marketplace in 2027

Fenwick Island Brewing coming to Bayside Marketplace Southern Delaware Brewing Company is planning a new brewpub near Fenwick Island, with…

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Animatronic zoo and deep-dish cookies coming to Farmacy Market Sunday

About 800 people are expected for a traveling family attraction featuring lions, tigers, dinosaurs, a 40-foot cobra and I Heart…

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State of Delaware to host career fair at Stockley Campus in Georgetown

Delaware Career Fair in Georgetown to Connect Jobseekers With State Opportunities The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) will host…

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Delaware Olympian Carrie Lingo to share leadership lessons at Lewes Leadership Lunch

Cape Henlopen Alum, U.S. Olympian Carrie Lingo to Speak at Lewes Leadership Lunch Sussex County native and U.S. Olympian Carrie…

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Riverwalk Freedom Festival brings community together in downtown Milford

Riverwalk Freedom Festival highlights Milford’s community spirit Downtown Milford was filled with music, food, vendors and community activities on Saturday,…

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Dogfish Dash returns Sept. 27 to benefit Sussex County Land Trust

Dogfish Dash returns Sept. 27, supporting Sussex County land conservation The annual Dogfish Dash will return to Dogfish Head Craft…

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry launches travel package with Southern Delaware lodging, dining discounts

Cape May-Lewes Ferry partners with Southern Delaware Tourism on new travel package The Cape May-Lewes Ferry has partnered with Southern…

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Milford Museum history series to examine Charles Lindbergh’s complex legacy

Milford Museum to host discussion on Charles Lindbergh’s legacy The Milford Museum and Milford Public Library will continue their American…

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Lewes Leadership Lunch to Host Dogfish Head Co-Founder

Lewes Leadership Lunch to Feature Dogfish Head Co-Founder Mariah Calagione Local business, nonprofit, government, and community leaders will gather Sept.…

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North Beach in Dewey Beach to Close After 27 Seasons; New Restaurant Planned for Site

North Beach to Close After 27 Years in Dewey Beach North Beach, a longtime Dewey Beach waterfront bar and restaurant,…

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Sussex County Land Trust Adds New Stewardship Manager to Support Growing Preservation Efforts

Sussex County Land Trust Expands Team with New Stewardship Manager The Sussex County Land Trust has hired Eric Williams as…

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Sunrise Seminar to explore the business of protecting important records

Anna Morgan will explain how Lifestyle Document Management helps organizations store, digitize and securely destroy sensitive documents MILFORD — The…

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Lewes Public Library, WHYY to host end-of-summer block party

Lewes Public Library to wrap up summer with block party The Lewes Public Library and WHYY Public Media will host…

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Downtown Milford Inc. partners with Goodwill for National Thrift Shop Day kickoff

Downtown Milford Inc. joins Goodwill for National Thrift Shop Day kickoff Friday Goodwill Milford will host a National Thrift Shop…

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Milford Tattoo Artist Wins Top Honor at Maryland Festival

Milford Tattoo Artist Claims First Place at Maryland Tattoo Competition A tattoo artist with Milford-based Delaware Branding Company earned first-place…

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Tanger Outlets Rehoboth to host Back-to-School Block Party Aug. 15

Tanger Outlets Rehoboth announces Back-to-School Block Party Tanger Outlets Rehoboth will host a Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 15,…

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Medical journal points to Milford Wellness Village as model for rural health care

Peer-reviewed article says the Milford campus is improving access, supporting seniors and demonstrating the potential to reduce health care costs…

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First Friday Multicultural Night Comes to Milford on August 7

MILFORD, DE: First Friday comes back to Downtown Milford on August 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Walnut…

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Vanderwende Ice Cream to Take Over Former North Pole Creamery in Downtown Milford

Vanderwende Ice Cream to Open at Former North Pole Creamery Location Vanderwende Ice Cream will soon take over the former…

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Down to Box program returns to Sussex County for individuals with Down syndrome

Down to Box program returns to Sussex County with new location, coaches A boxing-based fitness program for individuals with Down…

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Sussex County Land Trust to celebrate preservation of 88-acre Lewes farm

Sussex County Land Trust to mark conservation of Ard Na Gréine in Lewes The Sussex County Land Trust will celebrate…

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Milford Author Paul Stern to Hold Book Signing at The Crafty Reader

MILFORD, DE: Local author and Milford resident Paul Stern will host a signing for his new children’s book, Cranky, at…

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    Milford remembers lifelong resident Laura Ann Davis; services set for Saturday

    Milford remembers lifelong resident Laura Ann Davis; services set for Saturday MILFORD, Del. — Family, friends and members of the
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    Milford-area voters face choices on taxes, growth, local control and balance in Dover

    Election Day brings competitive races for state treasurer, three legislative districts and Kent County government, along with Delaware’s congressional contests.
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    Second Street Players looks ahead to busy finish to 2026, new season in Milford

    Milford community theater will hold its annual meeting Nov. 6, stage the holiday production “Fruitcakes” beginning Nov. 27 and audition
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    Milford’s losing streak reaches four as Sussex County football teams battle for late-season momentum

    Buccaneers fall 45-26 to St. Mark’s after undefeated start; Lake Forest rolls past Laurel, Sussex Tech edges Indian River and
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    Sussex leads Delaware in early voting as Milford-area voters head to polls

    More than half of Delaware’s early votes have come from Sussex County, while Milford’s location across two counties makes measuring
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    Elizabeth “Betty” Lindale, 93, Remembered for Her Love of Family, Faith and Simple Pleasures

    Harrington native and longtime Milford-area resident enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with family. MILFORD, Del. — Elizabeth “Betty” Lindale,
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    Lulu Ross Fire Update: School Closures, Investigation and Polling Changes

    Lulu Ross Elementary Fire: Investigation Continues as School Closures Impact Milford Students The impact of Sunday’s fire at Lulu M.
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    Retired Delta Force Soldier to Share Military Experiences at Milford Library

    Delaware Special Operations Veteran to Share His Story at Milford Library Retired U.S. Army Special Operations soldier and Delaware native
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    Major fire damages Lulu M. Ross Elementary School, leaving 614 students facing uncertain school week

    Three-alarm fire strikes the heart of Milford elementary school early Sunday; district officials assess extensive damage and begin planning how
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    Milford falls to Lake Forest, looks to rebound at St. Mark’s

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