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Dewey Beach opens new three-story town hall after years of planning

DEWEY BEACH, Del.- A new home for town government and it's police department is officially open in Dewey Beach. Upgraded desk, offices, interview rooms, dispatch center and jail cells are here for the police. Chief Speake of Dewey Beach says the police squad is very fortunate. "We have excellent processing area that has three cells that we can separate people. The old facility had a room with a bench on it. That was our jail with the toilet. So this is really basically a modern police facility, as it should be."

Dewey Beach, DE · 2d
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Taylor: Office of New Americans a waste of money

The Delaware Office of New Americans was created in November 2025 and officially codified via Senate Bill 27, which passed June 30, 2026. It was signed into law by Matt Meyer on Sept. 30.

Newark, DE · 4d

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‘For the better of mankind,’ time-honored Return Day tradition coincides with American 250th

Georgetown, Del. – The centuries-old, time honored Delawarean tradition of Return Day coincided with the two hundred and fiftieth year of American independence. Dating back to the 1790s, the unique, biennial tradition marks the end of the political campaign year. A parade featuring local officials, state leaders, schools, businesses and organizations is capped off by the official town crier reading the results two days after Election Day. The event is meant to lead voters and political candidates alike let bygones be bygones.

Delaware · 2d
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Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town

A nonprofit seeking to build a tiny home community in Georgetown sued over a town decision to impose a pause on the development of such housing. The post Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Georgetown, DE · 9d

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Ocean City Gets Peaceful After The Crowds Leave, And These 6 Boardwalk Eateries Stay Open

Once summer packs up and heads home, Ocean City turns into a different town. The boardwalk gets quiet, parking gets easier, and you can actually hear yourself think on a morning walk by the water. The catch is that plenty of shops and restaurants close their shutters until spring, so...

Ocean City, MD · 4d

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Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Wicomico Civic Center

Salisbury, MD - The community is invited to come out and honor local veterans at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee is putting the event...

Salisbury, MD · 3d

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As Ocean City elects new mayor, eyes are on the changes and priorities in James’s agenda

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Council President Matt James won the mayoral election against Rick Meehan by 302 votes out of nearly 2,600 votes cast. James received 1,438 votes to Meehan’s 1,136. James was elected to Ocean City’s council in 2014 and has served as Council President since 2020. He...

Ocean City, MD · 4d

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Worcester County elects four new County Commissioners

SNOW HILL, Md. – Worcester County has elected 4 new County Commissioners, meaning that the board, will be majority made up of new-comers for the upcoming term. The new commissioner elects include Roxie Dennis for District 2, Steve Green for District 4, Joe Schanno for District 5, and Lou Taylor for District 6.

Worcester County, MD · 4d

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Wicomico County poised for political shift as thousands of ballots remain uncounted

SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County appears headed toward a significant shift in political leadership following Tuesday's general election, with Democrats poised to take control of the County Council and Democrat Ernest "Ernie" Davis holding a lead over incumbent Republican County Executive Julie Giordano. Davis received 14,757 votes compared to Giordano's...

Wicomico County, MD · 4d

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Don't turn away affordable housing

In response to Kelly Powers’ letter about Springboard Delaware, I ask if she went to the Pallet Village and spoke to those living there. Has she read reports given on the successes or read research on the impact of cottage housing?. In these times when grant funds have been...

Georgetown, DE · 9d

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Sheriff-Elect Mark Lewis Outlines Plans in Dorchester Co.

(DORCHESTER CO. Md ) – From Hurlock to downtown Cambridge. Dorchester County voters have made their choice, Mark Lewis will be the county’s new sheriff. We caught up with the sheriff elect about the first issues he plans to tackle after his swearing in. After winning the Republican...

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Your Guide to Winterfest of Lights 2026

Though Ocean City is known for its sun and surf, the town has a festive side that arrives when Winterfest of Lights switches on at Northside Park. This year's festival runs from November 19, 2026 through January 2, 2027, giving you more than six weeks to soak up the holiday spirit.

Ocean City, MD · 2d

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Somerset County project aims at protecting Maryland’s salt marshes

The Irish Grove Sanctuary broke ground today on a restoration project as a part of the "Marshes for Tomorrow initiative" through the National Audubon Society. The project is the first marsh restoration project of a much larger initiative aimed at reversing salt marsh loss across the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal bays.

Somerset County, MD · 2d

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Sussex County discusses changes to comply with new state development laws

Sussex County Council continues reviewing how the county will become compliant with new state laws governing development. House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 change the usual process of some Sussex County meetings, namely eliminating the need for a public hearing for new subdivisions in the county - as long as they meet current zoning requirements.

Sussex County, DE · 4d

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Demo work underway at Pines Beach Club

(Nov. 5, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association this month approved a $55,000 expenditure for insulation work at the beach club in Ocean City as efforts continue to overhaul the facility. At Saturday’s Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting, John Latham, board secretary, said the directors unanimously accepted a staff recommendation...

Ocean City, MD · 3d

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Dorchester Election Results Point to Little Change in County Leadership

Dorchester County’s election results suggest little change in local political leadership, with Republicans positioned to retain a three-to-two majority on the County Council and Republican Mark Lewis holding a substantial lead in the sheriff’s race. According to the latest unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections,...

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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Honga River dredging begins in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY - Congressman Andy Harris announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District has begun dredging the Honga River in Dorchester County. According to officials with Harris' office, the project will remove approximately 342,000 cubic yards of sediment. Dredging is expected to continue through March of 2027. Dredged material will be placed at Barren Island as part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project.

Dorchester County, MD · 3d

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WBOC News at 6 11/06/2026

One of the killers convicted in an Ocean City murder case is withdrawing his request for an early release. Will Maryland follow through with redistricting after Democrats swept the Midterms? And Dover finally has a movie theater after two years without one.

Ocean City, MD · 1d

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Ernest Davis sees narrow victory over Julie Giordano in Wicomico Executive race

SALISBURY, Md. - In an election night upset, Ernest Davis has unofficially been elected the next Wicomico County Executive by a razor-thin margin over incumbent Julie Giordano. As of 11:45 p.m., Davis held a nearly 3% lead with 14,757 votes over Giordano's 14,125 with all 69 precincts reporting. Davis, a...

Wicomico County, MD · 4d

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Longtime Ocean City Mayor Defeated After Two Decades in Office

Ocean City, Maryland, will have a new mayor for the first time in two decades after longtime incumbent Rick Meehan was defeated by City Council President Matt James in the town’s municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. According to election results released by the Town of Ocean City,...

Ocean City, MD · 4d