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Team Delaware skaters sizzle on ice

May 03, 2016 01:14PM ● By Steven Hoffman

Imagine perfecting the moves of a figure skater, but performing them with split-second precision alongside 15 other skaters. Program director and head coach Megan O’Donnell puts it concisely, “Synchro involves intricate footwork performed at high speed while in formation.”

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Middletown Life Spring/Summer 2016

Apr 11, 2016 01:07PM ● By Steven Hoffman

Artist Diane Laird, the preservation of Taylor Bridge Roberts Farm, a world of tiny treasures in Clayton, Nick Manerchia, the new executive director of Middletown Main Street, and more!

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A passion for preservation, mixed with an eye for business

Apr 10, 2016 02:02PM ● By Steven Hoffman

Diane Laird paints the places that make Delaware towns special

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Preserving Harry and Edith's farm

Apr 05, 2016 04:55PM ● By Steven Hoffman

More than a decade ago, Delaware Wild Lands began to talk about finding a way to preserve the 1,250-acre Roberts Farm on the outskirts of Odessa. Last November, they purchased the property, and the result will protect an iconic vista of natural lands that helps to define the area

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Spring Expo brings the community together

Apr 05, 2016 04:51PM ● By Steven Hoffman

Nearly 100 vendors and 1,300 visitors enjoy the event that showcases the many offerings of the local business community

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Splendid surfaces and historic buildings showcased in Michael Bignell exhibition

Apr 05, 2016 04:42PM ● By Steven Hoffman

the exhibit continues through May 29

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Q & A with Peter Ramos

Apr 05, 2016 12:38AM ● By Steven Hoffman

Peter Ramos started Simple Solutions General Contracting in 2001. He was only 23 at the time. The business expanded to Townsend last year, and was the recipient of the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award at the annual gala in February. Middletown Life caught up with Ramos to talk about the award, and what it's like having a business in the Middletown area.

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New executive director brings creativity and commitment to Middletown Main Street’s efforts

Apr 05, 2016 12:32AM ● By Steven Hoffman

Although he's just 27 years old, Manerchia had already served on Middletown Main Street’s Board of Directors—and he was board president for two of those years. The knowledge that he already possessed about Middletown Main Street's purposes and practices made him an ideal candidate to take over the leadership role.

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House of Dreams

Mar 31, 2016 11:29PM ● By Steven Hoffman

Alice DeVore has been in the dollhouse and miniatures business for more than 30 years

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Postings in the dugout

Mar 31, 2016 11:10PM ● By Steven Hoffman

The Appoquinimink High School Varsity baseball team won the 2015 Delaware State Championship with a unique blend of talent, commitment, accountability and toughness. Yet to head coach Billy Cunningham, the program is most defined by good sportsmanship.

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