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Milford man’s WWII service took him around world, into D-Day invasion

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Tom Maloney and his commanding officer were the first off their landing craft at Utah Beach during the 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy. They dropped into 10 feet of water. Both were forced to ditch their packs and guns to reach the surface again. Able to climb back on the transport, Maloney’s enraged captain grabbed a gun off one of …

4 more Delmarva fox squirrels moved to Delaware

Ken MammarellaCulture, Government, Headlines

Delmarva fox squirrel. DNREC photo The Delmarva fox squirrel, a rare species in Delaware that has recovered in much of its regional range, has received another boost, with two male and two female squirrels translocated from Maryland to the Redden State Forest, north of Georgetown. Delmarva fox squirrels are now abundant on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Still, these large, silver-gray …

Rabid deer found on residential property near Rehoboth Bayside outlets

Charlie MegginsonHeadlines, Health

The state is warning anyone who may have had contact with a deer now diagnosed as rabid to contact their doctors and the state.   A white-tailed deer in the Rehoboth Beach-area has tested positive for rabies after exhibiting symptoms and being removed from a residential property by the Division of Public Health. The deer is the second animal in …

Booth House offers American brew pub cuisine in six dining rooms

Betsy PriceFood & Dining, Headlines

  The David Finney Inn in Historic New Castle houses the Booth House Tavern and Restaurant, DFI Cafe, a bed-and-breakfast and, soon, Hammergod Brewing. By Joe Hoddinott/Photography   You can eat in the bar at Booth House Tavern in Historic New Castle. Or the cafe. The Library. The Red Room. The New Castle Room. The Municipal Room. The Parkview Room. …

Milford cleans up after pair of F1 tornadoes came through Thursday

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Ryan Moore shot this photo of the storm headed his way.     The Milford area continues to clean up after what the National Weather Service late Friday confirmed as a pair of F1 tornadoes Thursday spawned by a fast-moving thunderstorm. Video and photos taken by those in the area of east of Milford showed what appeared to be a …

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review: March 25, 2021

Sara PletcherTown Square Live, Weekly Review

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review: March 25, 2021 Open the Weekly Review Here This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Easter egg hunts back on, bring welcome sign of hope Twins take first, second place in indoor track; aim to do same in spring Delaware in 1920s: F. Scott Fitzgerald, ghost-hunting and a few du Ponts Distracted driving added to list on …