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  Groupies camp out at grand opening

  May 22
  The first 100 customers, who will receive free food for a year at the new Rehoboth Beach Chick-fil-A, have been selected. Now they have to camp ...
  
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  Surfriders question inlet replenishment plan

  By Nick Roth - May 22
  When storm surge from Hurricane Sandy breached the dune at the Indian River Inlet last October, local and state officials called for extensive ...
  
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  Rehoboth facing class-action scooter suit

  By Ryan Mavity - May 21
  A Rehoboth Beach resident is suing the city over new scooter regulations, saying an ordinance setting a $40 scooter parking permit is a violation ...
  

• News Briefs

  May 21
  Cape school board meets May 23 The Cape Henlopen school board will meet at 7 p.m., Thurs­day, May 23, in the cafeteria of Mariner Middle School. ...
  
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  Proposed Cape High Bible class draws comment

  By Melissa Steele - May 21
  A proposed Bible study class for Cape Henlopen High School is causing quite a stir within the Cape community. Some Cape school board members who ...
  
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  Charitable gaming bill introduced

  By Kara Nuzback - May 21
  Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow Delaware veterans’ groups to use slot machines as a permanent source of revenue. Senate Bill 82, ...
  

• Denn offers ways to stop workers’ comp increases

  By Emily Cunningham - May 21
  Lt. Gov. Matt Denn, chairman of Delaware’s Workers’ Compensation Task Force, presented recommendations to Gov. Jack Markell and the General ...
  
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  Wife agrees to testify against husband in waterboarding case

  By Kara Nuzback - May 21
  A Cape Region mother has agreed to testify against her husband, who police say waterboarded his daughter as a form of discipline. Pauline Morse ...
  
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  Phillips' accuser: 'It's time we say no more'

  By Melissa Steele - May 21
  A woman who is suing a Sussex councilman for sexual attacks against her says she stands by her story and wants her day in court. "As painful and ...
  

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  Inland Bays Cleanup to collect debris from Hurricane Sandy

  May 22
  Hurricane Sandy and other big storms this year left lots of debris in and around the Inland Bays, creating a big job for the Ninth Annual Inland ...
  
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  Young Worcester headmaster supports animal sanctuary

  May 22
  Worcester Preparatory School Headmaster for the Day Cole Lamson-Reich, a Grade 4 student from Rehoboth Beach, presents a check for more than $500 ...
  
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  Dr. Uday Jani to present 'Spirituality & Health through Integrative Medicine' May 30

  May 22
  Dr. Uday Jani, locally known and respected physician, will kick off the start of the Summer Spirituality Series by presenting "Spirituality & ...
  

• Faith & Spirituality Briefs

  May 22
  Conley's UMC to hold Spring Renewal May 17-19 Conley's United Methodist Church welcomes those who are inquiring about Christianity as well as its ...
  

• Author Meg Ellacott to sign debut book about local tragedy June 8

  May 22
  Local author Meg Ellacott will appear at Browseabout Books on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8, to sign copies ...
  
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  Mitchells honored as outstanding poultry producers

  By Rachel Swick Mavity - May 22
  A Frankford couple got their bragging rights in April as they were honored by the Delmarva Poultry Industry as outstanding poultry producers. Tami ...