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Lewes student graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
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Rotary funds support birthday celebrations at Boys & Girls Club
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Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club will again be dedicating $3,800 in the coming 12 months to provide...
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Correctional system citizens academy sessions start Sept. 24
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LHS to host British Invasion live music event Aug. 29
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Amvets Post 22 donates school supplies to Boys & Girls Club
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New Life Thrift Shop welcomes back-to-school shoppers
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Musician Bryan Clark headlines Elks fundraising dinner
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The Farmer and The Chef outdoor garden event set Sept. 19
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CHEER boot scoots on Monday nights
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Catholic Byzantine Mass in Lewes Aug. 25
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Everlasting Hope Ministries holds 31st annual tent services and march
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Happiness at annual Shabbat under the stars
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White’s Chapel to host open house for Sunday School
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Conley UMC volunteers travel for service project in West Virginia
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Everlasting Hope Ministries tent services kick off Aug. 13
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Antioch AME Church sets 132nd annual camp meeting Aug. 10-18
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Health
AIDS Walk Delaware to raise awareness Sept. 21
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Easterseals introduces Walk With Me Delmarva ambassador
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Cape district school bells ring Sept. 4
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