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        • Harrington woman charged with identity theft May. 23, 2013
          A Harrington woman has been arrested after it was reported she had tried to open an account in another person's name.
        • Residents urged to protect themselves from Okla. tornado scams May. 23, 2013
          Attorney General Beau Biden encourages Delawareans to take several steps to protect themselves against scams related to the tornado that devastated parts of Oklahoma earlier this week.
        • Milford school board updates elementary curriculum May. 23, 2013
          An outdated curriculum in Milford’s elementary schools will be replaced next year with a $371,000 English/Language Arts program from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
        • Farmers, animal owners urged to prepare for storm season May. 23, 2013
          With hurricane season about to begin, Delaware agricultural authorities are urging farmers and pet owners to plan ahead and prepare for weather emergencies.
        • Residents should check for pesticide applicator licenses May. 23, 2013
          Delaware residents should ask pesticide contractors for their state pesticide business license before hiring them, state agricultural officials advise.
        • Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Dover May. 22, 2013
          Honor America's military personnel at special Memorial Day observances Monday, May 27.
          Military veterans pay tribute during Memorial Day services at the Triangle in Dover.
        • Ponds to be treated for aquatic nuisance weeds May. 21, 2013
          The ponds to be treated are Abbotts and Tub Mill ponds near Milford; Millsboro Pond; Horseys and Tussock ponds near Laurel; and Concord Pond near Seaford.
        • Specialty crop grants available May. 21, 2013
          State officials are accepting applications from agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit companies, and educational institutions for projects promoting or enhancing the production of and access to Delaware specialty crops.
        • 'Color Play' on display at Mispillion Art League May. 20, 2013
          Mispillion Art League's new “Color Play” exhibit marks its second juried show.
          “Off the Port Bow” by watercolorist Harry Humes, of Milford, is currently on display in the Mispillion Art League
        • Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization to host Golf Classic May. 20, 2013
          The Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization is hosting the Miss Delaware Golf Classic IV on June 24.
        • Q&A: Bayhealth employee specializes in tantalizing the taste buds May. 20, 2013
          Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital Employee of the Year Barbara Bunting shares her culinary secrets.
          Barbara Bunting, Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital Employee of the Year
        • Kansas, Maryland men arrested on drug charges May. 20, 2013
          Officers with the Harrington Police Department say they located 18 bags of heroin in a vehicle following a traffic stop May 10.
        • Traffic stop leads to drug charges May. 20, 2013
          Police in Harrington arrested a local man May 19 after he allegedly was found with drugs in his car following a traffic stop.
        • Milford woman facing fifth DUI arrest May. 20, 2013
          Officers with the Harrington Police Department have arrested a Milford woman on suspicion of drunk driving for the fifth time.
          Ramona M . Vinyard
        • Residents encouraged to help Kent County SPCA receive Purina Cat Chow donation May. 20, 2013
          The Purina Cat Chow recently announced the launch of its new program the Purina Cat Chow 50 years, 50 shelters, to mark its anniversary.
        • Holland receives Volunteer of the Year award May. 20, 2013
          Luanne Holland, medical account executive at Delaware Hospice, was selected as the Volunteer of the Year by the Milford Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards banquet.
          Luanne Holland
        • DNREC dismisses wildlife trafficking charges May. 19, 2013
          State Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control officials have dismissed charges against John Arment, provided he makes a special donation.
        • African American Festival planned for June 22 May. 19, 2013
          Dover's annual African American Festival will be held on Legislative Mall June 22.
        • Deadline for low-number hunting license is May 24 May. 18, 2013
          The May 24 deadline is fast approaching for Delaware residents to submit applications for the annual low-number hunting license lottery.
        • Milford pedestrian injured in crash May. 17, 2013
          An 18-year-old Milford man was transported to Milford Memorial Hospital on May 16 after he attempted to cross Bay Road outside of a crosswalk and was struck by a vehicle.
        • House passes lost, stolen firearms reporting bill May. 14, 2013
          The Delaware House of Representatives passes Senate Bill 16, requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
        • Milford Police seeking shooting details May. 14, 2013
          Detectives with the Milford Police Department are asking the public's help in gathering information on a recent shooting.
        • Harrington burglary suspect an apparent suicide May. 12, 2013
          A 45-year-old Greenwood man, suspected in the burglary of a Harrington home, apparently committed suicide while police conducted a search for him
        • Domestic dispute leads to arrest May. 9, 2013
          Harrington Police, responding to a domestic dispute call Tuesday, arrested a local man after he became disorderly and cursed at the officers.
        • Greenwood man charged in Harrington theft investigation May. 9, 2013
          A Greenwood resident was arrested Wednesday after police determined he had illegally used a Harrington business' credit card.
        • lower case blues serving original treats at Abbott's Grill May. 8, 2013
          The soundtrack for Abbott's Grill on Saturday night will be a bluesy one, courtesy of the Rehoboth Beach trio lower case blues.
          lower case blues lead guitarist Jake Banaszak will return with his two amigos to Abbott
        • Dupont Nature Center to host 'Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crabs' May. 8, 2013
          The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve in Milford will host “Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crabs,” its fourth annual festival celebrating the spring spectacle of migrating shorebirds and spawning horseshoe crabs, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 18.
        • State Parks launches Delaware Outdoor Family program May. 7, 2013
          The Delaware Outdoor Family program promotes the mission of Children In Nature/No Child Left Inside, which is based on creating new opportunities to connect families in nature.
        • Training for beachnesting bird monitors is May 11 May. 6, 2013
          Volunteers who want to learn more about Delaware’s endangered piping plovers and other beachnesting birds, and find out how they can join DNREC’s monitoring team are invited to a free training session from 10 a.m. to noon on May 11, at the Biden Center at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes.
        • Greenwood home fire deliberately set May. 6, 2013
          A 46-year-old woman is being treated at the Cozer Burn Center in Chester, Pa., following a home fire investigators say was deliberately det.
        • DNREC reminds anglers to know and observe fishing license requirements May. 6, 2013
          With spring fishing season in full swing, the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section would like to remind recreational anglers who fish, crab or clam in tidal or non-tidal waters statewide that they must have a valid 2013 Delaware fishing license.
        • Milford antiques market on for this weekend May. 1, 2013
          The Antiques Market at Silver Hill will be held May 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 501 NW Front Street in Milford.
        • DNREC seeks nominations for 2013 Young Environmentalist Awards Apr. 30, 2013
          Do you know a Delaware student who is working to make a difference for the environment?
        • Harrington man robbed after giving ride to two men Apr. 30, 2013
          Delaware State Police are investigating a complaint from a man who said he was held up by two strangers.
        • Kent County Levy Court passes balanced budget with no tax increase Apr. 26, 2013
          Kent County Levy Court unanimously passed a balanced FY 2014 budget at its business meeting on Tuesday. The total budget came in at $59,902,750.
        • DNREC TrashStoppers prove effective in catching perpetrators of illegal dumping Apr. 26, 2013
          DNREC's TrashStoppers program to stop illegal trash dumping in Delaware has thrived on violators convicting themselves by breaking the law on camera and costing themselves thousands of dollars in fines.
        • Dancers tumble down rabbit hole in 'Alice in Wonderland Ballet' Apr. 25, 2013
          This time when Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole, she'll land en pointe in “Alice in Wonderland Ballet,” presented by Delaware Dance Alliance.
          Alice (Katie Fields) arrives to a tea party in Wonderland to meet an unwelcoming group comprised of (from left) the Door Mouse (Jessica Griffith), Dizzy Duchess (Heather McKinney) and the Mad Hatter (Shannon Hopkins) in Delaware Dance Alliance
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