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Dover
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Artnsaw Chainsaw Carving of Felton, an 11-year-old business led by Josh Miller, won the third annual Coolest Thing Made in Delaware competition on Thursday, Mar. 26 at the Spring Manufacturing and Policy Conference in Dover. The contest saw 42 entries (from 37 companies and over 10,000 votes cast). WDEL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Delmarva Power customers facing rising bills can still get help with the Customer Relief Fund holding over $2.5 million and extra grants through Li-Heap (tools like the Assistance Finder and energy alerts help check eligibility). WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Delaware State Senator Nancy Wilson Cook died on Monday, March 23, 2026 in Dover, leaving a 36-year legacy in government and state finance. Visitations will be held at Torbert Funeral Chapel on March 30 (5:00 to 8:00 p.m.) and March 31 (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). Bay to Bay News
- ➤ A panel of appointed state officials upholds a decision to block Project Washington, a proposed data center near Delaware City, for its heavy industrial backup power requirements under Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act. Developers say they will work with regulators to adjust plans and deliver jobs if changes meet environmental standards. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ A Delaware court ruled that construction can proceed for a substation near the Indian River Power Plant to serve a planned offshore wind project despite objections from Sussex County Council & Fenwick Island. The decision supports a law passed in June 2025 and sets the stage for lower energy costs. WDEL
- ➤ Delaware’s Senate passed a bill to create a licensing path for master’s-level psychology clinicians to boost mental health care. The legislation now heads to the House for further review. Coast TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Delaware is facing a severe mental health crisis as nearly 165,000 adults and many teens struggle with timely care because of insurance delays and denials; advocates like Kimberly Ramsey (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Delaware) and Angela Kimball (Inseparable) urge policy changes to extend authorization limits and improve access. Bay to Bay News
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Dover Duathlon
8 AM – 12 PM — Schutte Park — Cost details not specified — Compete in a thrilling duathlon in the heart of Dover.
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Dover Delaware Women's Connection Breakfast
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $25 inclusive — Connect with local women for a breakfast buffet featuring guest speakers and a fundraiser.
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FrogTown Walks for Autism
1-7 p.m. — Dover Motor Speedway — $15 — Celebrate 20 years of unity and support for Delaware's autism community with this annual family reunion walk.
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Paranormal Cirque Specter
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Dover Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling, paranormal journey under a big top with acrobats and illusionists.
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Pretty in Pink Spring Shopping & Networking Event
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Ivory Studio and Events — Ticket required — Celebrate women-owned businesses with shopping, networking, and delightful light bites.
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