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In today's newsletter:

  • How three Lewes swimmers dominated Caribbean open-water races
  • Why New Jersey travelers are rediscovering laid-back Lewes
  • How a Lewes retiree helped stall America’s offshore wind plans

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 49, low: 34.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 54 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local swimmers collect awards in St. Croix (capegazette.com) — Lewes swimmers made a splash in St. Croix, with three women from town earning age-group podium finishes in the Coral Reef Swim. Members of the Open Water Swimmers of Southern Delaware, they joined 176 athletes from across the U.S., showcasing Sussex County’s growing open-water community.
   

• 10 easy weekend getaways just outside New Jersey (nj1015.com) — Lewes gets a shout-out as a laid-back, history-rich escape for New Jersey travelers, with easy ferry access from Cape May and plenty of trails and waterfront to explore. The guide lists several two-hour-drive getaways, but singles out Lewes for its charm, walkability, and local eateries.
   

• The man behind the fall of offshore wind (njspotlightnews.org) — A longtime Lewes resident, David Stevenson, is profiled for his central role in organizing national opposition to offshore wind projects, even as he lives in a solar‑equipped home and drives a hybrid. The piece traces how his activism, lawsuits, and coalition-building helped stall East Coast wind farms and aligned with Trump administration policies, raising questions about how one local figure influenced the country’s clean‑energy future.
   

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  • This is beach living, this is the best!
    Love watching the snow dance in the wind. It is gorgeous out! (Nextdoor Bay Woods)
  • Looking for recommendations for a reliable contractor to screen in our porch or replace it with a three-season sunroom.
    Also interested in creating a stone patio. Any suggestions? (Nextdoor Nassau Grove)
  • Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clean-Up in Lewes. Apply here.
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