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Winners named for Southern Delaware Photography Contest “Father and Son at Holts Landing,” by Jill Oliver of Frankford, won the lifestyles category of the Southern Delaware Photography Contest. April 3, 2021 “Seagulls on Bay Beach at Sunset,” by Wendy Weiss of Frankford, is the grand prize winner in this year’s Southern Delaware Photography Contest. “Blue Heron,” by Jeremy Smeltzer of Millsboro, took first place in the wildlife category of the Southern Delaware Photograp...

John McDonald April 3, 2021 Although many are aware of the inspiration for Passover, the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, how many people of other faiths are aware it is also the beginning of the 49-day period named Omer that culminates in the holiday of Shavuot? This commemorates the arrival of the Torah, the first five books (Pentatuch) of the Old Testament, at Sinai. The precepts contained in Torah are integral to the foundation for most civil law now in vogue worldwide, as wel...

Lewes Historical Society walking tours to step off April 10 A previous iteration of the Ocean House on Lewes Beach is shown in this Lewes Historical Society photo. SUBMITTED PHOTO April 1, 2021 The Lewes Historical Society celebrates over 50 years of embracing Lewes history by continuing to offer safe, outdoor tour options to the public. Following its History in Bloom tours during the Lewes Tulip Celebration Saturday, April 3, the society will begin its regular walking tour schedule t...

April 1, 2021 The 9th Annual True Blue Jazz Year will host Jazz Appreciation Month events April 29-30. Celebrating April as Jazz Appreciation Month, live jazz will return to Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 29, featuring outstanding young trumpeter, vocalist and third-generation jazz musician Benny Benack III. His latest album release is titled “A Lot of Livin’ To Do.”  The Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Combo, under the direction of Chr...

Firefly Music Festival announces return Firefly Music Festival will return starting Sept. 23 at The Woodlands in Dover. Organizers have not announced artists or ticket information at this time. RYAN MAVITY PHOTO Ryan Mavity April 1, 2021 Firefly Music Festival will make its return to the Woodlands in Dover from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 23 to 26. Details on tickets and artists have not been announced. The festival was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not much was known a...

After Georgia knelt down to pick up some rubbish, the dog pounced and ripped off the teens lip. She was dashed to A&E and needed urgent treatment to the severe facial wounds. Georgias family, who believe the dog was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossed with a Pitbull, have contacted police who are investigating. And the college students furious mum Cheryl Wilson believes the same dog may be linked to other recent attacks in Grimsby, Lincs. "Speaking with the police, theyre looking into it be...

March 17, 2021 “From the Past,” Logan Farro, CAMP Rehoboth exhibitor. “Over the Past Year,” Edward Alban, CAMP Rehoboth exhibitor. “In Our United States,” Olaive Jones, CAMP Rehoboth exhibitor. “The Eyes of the Heart,” Sharon Marquart, CAMP Rehoboth exhibitor. “International Video Conference,” Guillermo Silveira, CAMP Rehoboth exhibitor. When multiple generations come together to share their art, it gives a powerful voice to both younger and longtime artists, and b...

Tulips of all colors bloom at Zwaanendael Park. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO March 14, 2021 Your Dutch Faces Here cutouts will be outside the Zwaanendael Museum for photo selfies from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends during the Lewes Tulip Celebration, depending on weather. SUBMITTED PHOTOS An Instagram photo spot will be set up in Mary Vessels Park during the Lewes Tulip Celebration April 2-11. Tulips fill a Lewes in Bloom garden at the intersection of Kings Highway and Freeman Highway. RON MACA...

Young Irish dancer spotlights local landmarks and businesses McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance student Erin Mayo strikes a pose in front of the Delaware Trails of Discovery mural at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal. Christian Kanienberg of Bellefonte designed and painted the underwater sea adventure. SUBMITTED PHOTOS March 14, 2021 McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance students gather for a photo on the stage at Right Balance Pilates in Lewes. Shown are in back (l-r) Lilly Keller...

John McDonald March 13, 2021 Domaine Paul Mas Cremant de Limoux Brut Rosé, from Languedoc, Roussillon, France, is a beautiful salmon color with an active fine bead like that normally associated with Champagne. It is quite delicious. Regulars are aware I am constantly looking for affordable, food-friendly sparklers to review. This Rosé sparkler is a blend of Chard, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir that fills the bill. Under $17 it rates a solid 88 points. Strawberries, lemon curd and appl...