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An enclosure around the commercial trash dumpster near M&T Bank in Milton will serve commercial businesses in that area. Town council took up the issue Nov. 6 after receiving complaints about trash from the dumpster and the surrounding bins ending up in the Broadkill River or in the streets. Town Manager Kristy Rogers said some ideas bandied about included either putting in a new receptacle near Governors Walk or at […]

The Milton Arts Guild end-of-year exhibit, A Winter’s Tale, will open Thursday, Dec. 7, followed by its annual holiday market through the weekend in the gallery at 107 Federal St., Milton. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10. A Winter’s Tale features MAG artists’ best winter stories. A reception will be […]

Mispillion Performance Series will host Cathedral Brass for Christmas Around the World, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, at First Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Walnut St., Milford. The event is free and unticketed. A symphonic brass and percussion ensemble, Cathedral Brass performs works from diverse eras, ranging from baroque to jazz to rock ‘n’ roll. This professional ensemble draws its membership from the Washington, D.C. area, and includes current and former […]

, The Col. David Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will welcome visitors to the Thomas Maull House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,  Saturday, Dec. 2, at 536 Pilottown Road, Lewes. In addition to tours, there will be a bake sale and hand-knit maritime mitts for sale, with proceeds to benefit maintenance of the house. Knitters are Lori Metz, Sandy Casanova, Dorothy Niemczuk, Gainor Urian and […]

The Lewes Planning Commission voted unanimously Nov. 15 to recommend approval of the preliminary site plan for the proposed Whites Pond major subdivision. But, the commissioners added 16 conditions they said will improve open space, tree density, landscaping and more. “It’s a reasonable set of recommendations that will enhance this for both the residents and the environment,” said Commissioner Melanie Moser. Whites Pond is proposed to be a 13-lot subdivision […]

, The Cape Artists have been selling raffle tickets to win a holiday painting, "Naughty or Nice," by Jean Bowers, starting the day after Thanksgiving with a drawing set for Sunday, Dec. 17. The painting could be used as decoration or a holiday gift. Raffle proceeds will go to the Lewes Fire Department in thanks for all they do for the town of Lewes and sounding areas. The painting can […]

The Women’s Club of Milton will host its annual Milton Holiday House Tour, the club’s largest fundraiser of the year, set for 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. Advance tickets cost $25 and are now on sale at the Mercantile at Milton, Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor near Milton and Lewes Gourmet in Lewes. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 302-329-9738. Tickets sold out last year, so early […]

, , , The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays announced the winners of its inaugural James Farm Photo Challenge. Participants could submit photos taken Oct. 13-14, at the James Farm Ecological Preserve, a 150-acre oasis of pristine wildlands along Indian River Bay. Proceeds from the challenge benefitted the CIB, a nonprofit organization committed to preserving, protecting and restoring Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed. Grand prize winners received a […]

, A small, but emotionally connected group of residents is petitioning the City of Lewes to change the name of Savannah Beach. They said they have always known the beach at the end of Savannah Road as Lewes Beach. They claim they did not know it had ever been changed in the first place. But, city officials say the Savannah Beach name is here to stay. The residents went to the […]