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The summer is always fun at the Delaware shore and now Delmarva Public Radio is making it even better, with a V.I.P. Tote Bag filled with gift cards, goodies,  and merchandise from Rehoboth Beach merchants.  Also in the bag is an autographed copy of Hoda Kotb's new best-selling book, Ten Years Later.

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  • President Addresses Sexual Assault in Military During Naval Academy Graduation

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - President Barack Obama says sexual assault threatens the "trust and discipline" that makes the U.S. military strong and respected.

    Speaking at the U.S. Naval Academy commencement ceremony, Obama urged new graduates to exhibit honor and courage in tackling incidents of sexual assault as they assume leadership positions in the military.

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  • Delmarvans Headout for Memorial Day Weekend

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    AAA Mid-Atlantic says it expects 718-thousand Marylanders will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day Weekend with 91 percent driving to their holiday destination.

    Association spokesperson Ragina Averella says her organization’s survey found that that 64 percent of state residents say they will be visiting family and friends while 33 percent indicated they would be going to the beach.

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  • Essay: Memorial Day Reflection

    With the Memorial Day Weekend approaching, many will celebrate with family outings while others will pay tribute to those who have worn the uniform. Delmarva Public Radio Essayist George Merrill reflects on the monuments we build to the wars that have taken so many.

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  • Storm Damaged Ocean City Fishing Pier Reopens Today

    OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) - Ocean City officials are set to reopen the landmark fishing pier that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

    Mayor Rick Meehan will make the ceremonial "first cast" from the reconstructed Ocean City Fishing Pier on Friday morning.

    The resort town sustained minimal damage during the historic storm that battered the New Jersey shore last October. But the fishing pier, first built in 1907, collapsed into the ocean.

    The nearly 500-foot pier has now been rebuilt and will be open to visitors for the busy Memorial Day weekend.

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