Noted speaker Elizabeth Baxter at Smyrna Library Guild meeting June 21

06/10/11 Elizabeth C. (Betsy) Baxter will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Smyrna Public Library Guild on June 21 at 7 p.m., at the Smyrna Opera House. The meeting is open to the public. Baxter was instrumental in helping to grow the South Coastal Library at Bethany Beach from a 480 sq. foot trailer into a 10,000 sq. foot building, and then 15 years later into an expanded and renovated ...

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Yard waste ban still causing strife

06/10/11 SELBYVILLE -- For part-time resident Barry Scher, who takes pride in keeping his property looking great, the state-mandated yard waste ban has proved to be an inconvenience.

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Crew has pests above, below the surface

06/08/11 As the Norwegian freighter Hvoslef steamed past the darkened Delmarva beach, the German submarine U-94 lurked, waiting for unsuspecting prey. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the American entry into World War II, packs of German submarines were dispatched across the Atlantic with orders to sink any vessel they encountered in the East Coast shipping lanes. In February 1942, several ...

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Just Hooked reels in really fresh seafood

06/08/11 Basil crusted tuna is served over tomato salad with fennel soubise at Just Hooked, a new restaurant on Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island. / NICK ROTH/DELAWARE COAST PRESS

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Acoustic artist delivers heartfelt original music

06/08/11 FENWICK ISLAND -- Armed with lyrics from real-life situations, an acoustic guitar and a whole lot of heart, Melissa Alesi is starting her summer packed with live performances.

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Redistricting proposal unveiled

06/08/11 GEORGETOWN -- Months before Sussex County is expected to begin its redistricting process, the League of Women Voters has proposed a set of new County Council district maps that would keep key communities together while potentially forcing two incumbent councilmen into a primary race.

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Acoustic songwriter throws out musical curveballs

06/03/11 FENWICK ISLAND -- Armed with lyrics from real-life situations, an acoustic guitar and a whole lot of heart, Melissa Alesi is starting her summer packed with live performances.

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Fenwick surf shop opens

06/01/11 FENWICK ISLAND -- A new surf shop has opened on Coastal Highway.

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2012 calendar spotlights Sussex lifeguards

06/01/11 An Ocean View resident has teamed up with the beach patrols in Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island to produce On Guard, a 2012 calendar that showcases area lifeguards.

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Paddleboarding pair pauses in Lewes

05/31/11 Two paddleboarders started in Key West in March and made it to Lewes May 26. Will Rich and Mike Simpson, both of Rhode Island, decided to paddleboard from Key West to Maine to raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity to support injured soldiers, and to help clean up the East Coast waters. After a stop in Fenwick Island Thursday morning, the two men set out for Irish Eyes in ...

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Del. Board to Hear Appeal Over Proposed Marina

05/31/11 Associated Press - May 30, 2011 3:54 PM ET FENWICK ISLAND, Del. (AP) - The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board is set to hear an appeal over the delayed construction of a marina in Fenwick...

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Ke$ha, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith Among Headlining Acts at 92nd Annual Delaware State Fair

05/31/11 Harrington fairgrounds shows include Big Time Rush, iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove, Josh Turner, TNA wrestling and Monster Truck and Thrill Show. ResortQuest offers nearby Bethany Beach vacation rentals and Bethany Beach real estate. Bethany Beach, DE (PRWEB) May 30, 2011 A variety of entertainment powerhouses, including Ke$ha and country music superstars Alan Jackson and Toby Keith, headline the ...

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Ke$ha, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith Among Headlining Acts at 92nd Annual Delaware State Fair

05/30/11 Harrington fairgrounds shows include Big Time Rush, iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove, Josh Turner, TNA wrestling and Monster Truck and Thrill Show. ResortQuest offers nearby Bethany Beach vacation rentals and Bethany Beach real estate.

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Friday's AAA prep boys track results

05/27/11 Associated Press - May 27, 2011 8:44 PM ET CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) - Here are Friday's results in the class AAA boys state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois: Long Jump

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Top Delaware judge joins LinkedIn's law firm

05/19/11 WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - William Chandler, the retiring chief judge on one of the top U.S. business courts, revealed on Thursday he is joining the West Coast firm that advised LinkedIn Corp on its high-flying initial public offering.

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ResortQuest(R) by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Sponsors Pro Women's Open at Sea Colony Beach & Tennis Resort in Bethany ...

05/18/11 Generous Lodging Discounts Offered in Honor of Resort's Inaugural U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Event That Showcases Dozens of Up-and-Coming Female Tennis Athletes

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Locals scrutinize unfinished IR Inlet bridge

05/18/11 Local residents view the unfinished Indian River Inlet Bridge during an open house organized by DelDOT and general contractor Skanska. The bridge is expected to open to traffic in December.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

05/18/11 The GFWC Zwaanendael Women's Club of Lewes would like to thank Mr. Jeffrey Fried, president and chief executive of Beebe Medical Center, for taking part in our recent fundraiser. He touched on not only health care reform and the state of the hospital, but other topics of interest.

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Catch Springfest in Ocean City, MD, for Less: 10% Off Stays of 3 Nights or More With ResortQuest Vacation Rentals

05/02/11 George Jones, Richard Marx, Roshon Fegan and Kicking Daisies headline the 21st Springfest in Ocean City, Maryland. The festival features arts, crafts, great beach eats and even more regional and local entertainment. ResortQuest Delaware & Maryland is offering 10% off stays of 3 nights of more in its vacation rentals.

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Fenwick approves Mobi Mats for dunes

04/24/11 FENWICK ISLAND -- Officials have approved the installation of Mobi Mats along a few of the town's beach access dunes.

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