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Seaford may delay adoption of county tax assessments

Officials in Seaford want to move ahead with using Sussex County’s property valuations for the city’s property tax bills, but they are not sure the legislature will act in time to make it happen next year. In order to use county data, Seaford needs to change its charter,...

Seaford, DE · 22h
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Upcoming November 17th Public Workshop on Route 9 Corridor Study

Due to growing concerns about residential development in Sussex County and year-round congestion along Route 9 and surrounding roads, a Route 9 corridor study public workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th. The Cape Gazette reports that the study is the first large-scale coordinated planning process conducted jointly by the state and Sussex County planning staff. The state recently released the 2026 Coastal Corridors Study Annual Report, focusing on Routes 9 and 16. The workshop is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Georgetown CHEER Center on Sand Hill Road.

Sussex County, DE · 2d
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Diakonia seeks $100K donation from Berlin for capital campaign

(Nov. 12, 2026) Representatives of Diakonia this week asked the Town of Berlin to consider contributing $100,000 to help expand the non-profit organization expand its services. At Monday night’s Berlin Town Council meeting, representatives from Diakonia, the West Ocean City organization serving homeless individuals and their families, came before the...

Berlin, MD · 1d
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Trick-or-treat time changes discussed for Berlin

(Nov. 12, 2026) Berlin officials are considering changes to how they handle Halloween next year, including additional road closures and shifting trick-or-treating hours, to improve pedestrian safety. At Monday night’s Town Council meeting, Council Vice President Jack Orris suggested moving trick-or-treating from its traditional 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. slot...

Berlin, MD · 1d
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Veterans deserve everyone's appreciation

At 11 a.m., Nov. 11, communities throughout Sussex County paused to remember the people who answered the call to serve their country. From small-town ceremonies in Milton to larger gatherings at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, the Cape Region joined communities across Delaware and the nation in marking Veterans Day. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the armistice that ended fighting in World War I in 1918, a moment that has become a lasting symbol of remembrance.

Sussex County, DE · 15h

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Town will pay down park bill; Proceeds of Parcel 57 sale to be applied to balance of Heron Park bond debt

(Nov. 12, 2026) The Town of Berlin will apply nearly $1.2 million in proceeds from the sale of Heron Park Parcel 57 toward its outstanding bond debt, a move that will save the town approximately $562,000 in interest and shorten the repayment period by 11 years. On Monday, the Town...

Berlin, MD · 1d

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Pohanka Winter Wonderland of Lights Coming to Salisbury City Park Nov. 28

A new free holiday celebration is coming to Salisbury City Park, and organizers say it promises to be a festive experience for the whole community. The Greater Salisbury Committee is presenting the Pohanka Winter Wonderland of Lights in partnership with Pohanka Automotive of Salisbury, The Richard A. Henson Foundation, the City of Salisbury, Wicomico County, and Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism.

Salisbury, MD · 2d

Cape Gazette

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Milton in the early 20th century

This historic photograph shows Federal Street in Milton, looking west from Front Street, likely in the 1920s or 1930s. The Delaware Trust Company building, now home to the Milton Police Department, stands prominently on the left, while the tower of Goshen Church is visible in the distance on the right.

Milton, DE · 3d

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Whales making an appearance off Ocean City's coast during migration

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Over the past few days, people have taken to social media to post about whale sightings in town. Multiple humpback whale sightings have been reported as these whales migrate toward the south. Suzi Luersen has been traveling to Ocean City since 1977 and says she’s never...

Ocean City, MD · 3d

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Rehoboth Beach proposes changes to summer Bandstand concert schedule

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The City of Rehoboth Beach is proposing changes to its Summer Bandstand Concert Series for 2027, with performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend under the proposed plan. According to the city's newsletter, the proposed schedule was discussed...

Rehoboth Beach, DE · 3d

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Holiday Magic in Berlin, Maryland: Festive Events and Small-Town Charm.

The charming town of Berlin is beautiful year-round, but there's something extra special about it during the holidays! With garland-draped lampposts, festive storefronts, and a sparkling Christmas tree outside the historic Atlantic Hotel, downtown Berlin looks like something straight out of a Christmas movie. And with plenty of holiday events planned, there's no better time to visit!

Ocean City, MD · 2d

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Moore effect?: Democrats, Republicans reject claim Wes Moore helped flip seats

SALISBURY, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has celebrated Democrats' election victories over the past week, including seats flipped in Wicomico County, pointing to an Eastern Shore breakthrough as evidence of his party's growing reach in the heavily blue state. But according to current state election numbers, voters...

Wicomico County, MD · 2d

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Speak Up: Downstate hospitals strengthen opposition to ChristianaCare expansions

At a public hearing Oct. 20, representatives of Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare and TidalHealth expressed their opposition to ChristianaCare opening microhospitals in Camden and Georgetown, saying there is already care in these areas and that the proposal will not bring down medical costs.

Camden, DE · 9d

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Ridgely’s Ella Martin Receives Quilt of Valor

DENTON - Since 2003, the Quilts of Valor Foundation has worked with local quilting groups across the United States to create and distribute 450,000 quilts to veterans. These special quilts are

Denton, MD · 1d

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Denton Cemetery to Host Wreaths Across America Ceremony December 19

Denton, MD, November 9, 2026 -- The Denton Cemetery will again be an official location for Wreaths Across America in 2026. To be held on national Wreaths Across America Day on December 19, the ...

Denton, MD · 1d

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MD 90 bridge inspections to bring daytime lane closures near Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Drivers heading to and from Ocean City can expect single-lane closures on two Maryland Route 90 bridges next week. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration says inspections on the Ocean City Expressway over the St. Martin River and MD 90 over Assawoman Bay are slated to begin Monday, Nov. 16.

Ocean City, MD · 3d

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Salisbury City Council discusses possible new regulations for vape shops

SALISBURY, Md. — Salisbury City Council members are discussing possible new regulations for vape shops, including where future businesses can open and what requirements they may have to follow. The discussion continued during a work session Monday night, where council members considered concerns about the number of vape shops...

Salisbury, MD · 3d

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Abbott Elementary namesake Joyce Abbott to headline UMES veterans gala

University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate and U.S. Army veteran Joyce Abbott will return to UMES as keynote speaker for the university's annual "Salute to Veterans" Gala and remembrance event Nov. 12. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour followed by dinner at the Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom on the UMES campus, 30690 University Blvd. South in Princess Anne, according to a community announcement. The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring the event. Proceeds will support Silver Star Scholarships for student veterans and children of veterans attending UMES. The dinner is intended to give the university and surrounding community an opportunity to recognize and thank current and former members of the military. "We are proud to partner with UMES to support this event that recognizes the men and women who have proudly served this country," Bill Chambers, president of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. "The gala is a great tribute to all who have served our great nation and shouldn’t be missed." Joyce Abbott served 10 years in the U.S. Army Abbott, a 1983 UMES graduate, served 10 years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. She

Princess Anne, MD · 3d

Cape Gazette

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Lewes puts city manager on improvement plan

Lewes City Manager Ellen Lorraine McCabe will be subject to a performance improvement plan, an action that sets a clear path forward for mayor and city council to evaluate her future. Council faces a hard deadline of Wednesday, March 10, to decide whether to extend or change provisions of McCabe's...

Lewes, DE · 3d

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Laurel school board member promotes parent to assume superintendent duties

A Laurel school board member says a colleague has a conflict of interest because his mother is now in charge of superintendent duties. The post Laurel school board member promotes parent to assume superintendent duties appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Laurel, DE · 4d