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View Comments One of Cliff Diver’s favorite things is to listen to what kids say when they experience art. The longtime Lewes resident will often invite the neighborhood kids to tour the art galleries that fill his home. He said adults often get stuck on whether they understand a piece of art, but kids tell you exactly what they feel – unfiltered. Those conversations are what art is about, he says. “Art doesn’t exist by itself, right? If it’s sitting on a wall and there’s nobody in the room, it’s like the tree in the woods,” he said. “So I think of these (pieces of art) as l...

Nevis School retaining the Tiger as mascot The Tiger will reign supreme; the Muskie has been delivered to the depths. After hearing an impassioned discourse from former coach and athletic director Craig Stanwick, the Nevis School Board unanimously decided to retain the Tiger as the school... Written By: Jean Ruzicka | × The Tiger will reign supreme; the Muskie has been delivered to the depths. After hearing an impassioned discourse from former coach and athletic director Craig Stanwick, the Nevis School Board unanimously decided to retain the Tiger as the school's mascot. "We p...

City officials confident event can be held safely Spectators enjoy the Lewes fireworks from the Savannah Road drawbridge in 2019, the last time the event was held. NICK ROTH PHOTO Nick Roth Fourth of July fireworks are returning to Lewes Beach this summer.  Lewes Mayor and City Council unanimously voted May 17 to move ahead with the event, which is slated for the evening of Sunday, July 4. The 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  “This will be a tremendously positive thing for the community,” said Mayor Ted Becker.  The move comes less than a week after Rehoboth Beac...

Decision on Fourth of July fireworks expected too Lewes Mayor and City Council will consider lifting the outdoor mask mandate at its Monday, May 17 meeting. NICK ROTH PHOTO Nick Roth May 13, 2021 Lewes Mayor and City Council will consider removing the outdoor mask mandate at its meeting Monday, May 17.  Masks have been required in the downtown business district and beach parking lots since July, but Lewes Board of Health Chair Dr. Paul Cowan of Beebe Healthcare said it’s now appropriate to allow people to make their own decisions.  “From a science standpoint, we have always un...

Complaint filed with the city’s board of ethics The Lewes Board of Ethics has received several complaints about the city’s lack of diversity and other issues. NICK ROTH PHOTO Nick Roth May 7, 2021 Lewes resident Alicia Jones has lodged two complaints with the city’s board of ethics regarding lack of diversity in those serving the city, including people appointed to committees and commissions.  Board of Ethics Chair Mark Harris brought the complaints to mayor and city council’s April 26 meeting for discussion. As the complaints are not against a specific person, Harris said...