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US Wind begins discussion of potential benefits with local coastal towns

US Wind Inc. announced Dec. 29 that it has formally presented to the Delaware-based Association of Coastal Towns a package of proposed community benefits. The ACT communities of Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and South Bethany have begun to evaluate the offer and will proceed with discussions through their respective public meeting processes. US Wind, a leading offshore wind developer in Delmarva, controls the rights to an 80,000-acre […]

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Business News

Summer House has plans for outdoor dining on lot next door

, About this time last year, local restaurateur Regan Derrickson reopened the Summer House restaurant in Rehoboth Beach after a three-month renovation. Now, he’s looking to bring outdoor dining to the Rehoboth Avenue mainstay by adding seating in the vacant lot immediately west of the restaurant. The plan is to add hardscaping with a fountain in the middle that attracts people as they drive by, said Derrickson in an interview […]

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News

Prime Hook photo contest names people’s choice honorees

, With a capture of two young pileated woodpeckers peering out of their nest, Robert Brown of Milton has won the people's choice competition in the annual Prime Hook Delmarva Nature Photography Contest. Brown snapped his award-winning picture while walking with his wife near Abbott’s Mill. “All of a sudden, we just noticed them about 15 or 20 feet off the trail," he said. "We stopped on a dime because […]

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Business News

Sussex Conservation District holds Cooperators’ Dinner

The Sussex Conservation District recently held its 2023 cooperators’ dinner at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company to recognize the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Cooperator of the Year honorees. David Baird, SCD district coordinator, welcomed more than 250 guests from across Sussex County, including Sen. Dave Wilson, R-Bridgeville; Rep. Jesse Vanderwende, R-Bridgeville; and Rep. Ron Gray, R-Selbyville; and conservation district leaders from across the state including Leon Tillman, USDA Natural Resources […]

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Business News

Ink and Energy Tattooing opens new location

, , , , , , After operating for seven years as a private, appointment-only studio above Old World Breads in Nassau, Ink and Energy Tattooing will offer walk-in sessions at its new location at 17298 Coastal Hwy., Unit 2, outside Lewes.  “I’m still offering my continued quality of artwork, but now with the added help of an additional artist, L.E. Scoda, to help assist clients with their body art needs,” […]

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Sports

Delaware State Police helicopter finds lost man, dog in Cape Henlopen State Park Dec. 28

A Delaware State Police helicopter helped rescue a lost man and his dog from Cape Henlopen State Park Dec. 28. Police said the elderly man and his dog were missing for more than an hour when the helicopter spotted them about 7:30 p.m. in a wooded area. Responders on the ground were able to locate the man and dog and guide them out of the woods. Everyone returned home safely, […]

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Business News

People on the Move: Dec. 29

People on the Move is a rundown of recent hirings, promotions, appointments and other notable movements by professionals in the state. If you’re interested in submitting an entry, please contact […]

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News

Verizon installs small cell antenna next to Rehoboth Boardwalk

, , Verizon recently installed a small cell antenna along the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.  According to Public Works Director Kevin Williams, the telecommunication company added a new antenna at the end of Wilmington Avenue, near Gus & Gus, at the end of October. According to paperwork submitted by Verizon to the city in advance of installation, an existing 30-foot utility pole was replaced with a new 35-foot pole, but not […]

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K-9s Jasper and Smoke sworn into Dewey police department

, Two new officers raised their right paws and were sworn in to the Dewey Beach Police Department at a special ceremony that was delayed momentarily when nature called.  After the conclusion of that business, Police Chief Constance Speake introduced K-9 Smoke, a Belgian Malinois, to town commissioners and the public at the Dec. 15 town council meeting. Smoke is trained to detect illegal narcotics, track people or locate articles; […]

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