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  • Teen suicide is a serious problem that impacts individuals, families, schools and communities across the nation, including Delmarva. This page offers online resources to help you understand why some teenagers want to hurt themselves, how to tell if someone may be thinking about suicide, and what to do if you think someone may try to kill him- or herself.

  •  If you or someone you know is in an emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Click on "more" for additional information.

  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, two of the nation's leading suicide prevention organizations, have collaborated to produce this toolkit to assist schools in the aftermath of a suicide (or other death) in the school community.

  • Recovery.gov is the U.S. government's official website that provides access to data related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. Click on "more" to check out data for your state.

  • New Ravenna is a company located on Virginia's eastern shore that makes stone and glass mosaic tiles for foyers, bathrooms, and sells them around the world.

  • As seen on WBOC, the Good Faith Food Box helps families stretch their food budget in a healthy and respectful way. Click on "more" for information and locations.

  • This chart from the Sales Tax Institute lists the standard state level sales and use tax rates for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

  • Delmarvalist.com is now DelmarvaLife.com. It has the same features you've come to love, a new great look...plus a whole lot more!

  • Every year the public is victimized by the counterfeiting of United States currency.  Knowing how to spot a counterfeit bill will help reduce this problem.

  • Wednesday, December 7 2011 11:58 PM EST2011-12-08 04:58:11 GMT
    The Delaware Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators will host Financial Aid Nights, a statewide program designed to provide collegebound students and their families with valuable information

  • A Somerset County woman has created her own website to help people on Delmarva find employment. 

  • Krista Brooks is an extreme couponer profiled on WBOC. Click on "more" to go to her blog site.

  • For more information on Choptank Transport, or how to apply for an open position click on "more".

  • The High School Football Rudy Awards celebrate outstanding young athletes, not because of their statistical performance, but because of their ability to inspire teammates, classmates, families and communities.

  • Jason Jumper, a senior at Lake Forest High School, is a semifinalist for the High School Football Rudy Award! Click on "more" to cast your vote of support for Jason!

  • This Delaware practice driving test app from Apple is designed to help you prepare for the real thing! This iPhone app has been created by the Division of Motor Vehicles to assist in becoming a safe driver. It may be used as a study guide for drivers striving to obtain a Delaware driver license or permit. For current drivers, test yourself to stay sharp and up-to-date on basic driver safety.

  • Short Sales to Avoid Closure

  • For information on the possible closure of the Easton Mail Processing Plant, or to show your support, click on "more."

  • Kent County has been ranked the least healthy county in Delaware. Regular physical activity contributes to good health and makes you feel great! The county library is challenging its patrons of all ages to get moving. Click on "more" to find out how you can join the "Readers in Motion" program.

  • NASCAR weekend in Dover, Del. is Thursday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 2. These traffic cameras will help you navigate on Delmarva throughout the weekend.

  • The Jefferson Awards is a program to honor unrecognized citizens who enrich communities on Delmarva with their dedication to volunteer service. To nominate individuals online, click on "more." 

  • Facebook page of the newly-formed charitable organization U Just ASk (ASK=Actively Supporting With Kindness), made up of a group of dedicated local individuals who recognize a major need in the greater Milford area.

  • Delaware Dines Out is Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2011. Enjoy a three-course meal at great Delaware restaurants for $30 per person. Click on "more" for details.

  • Too many lives are lost because early warning signs are missed or misdiagnosed. This stops now. Dr. Oz teamed up with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to create a one-sheet. Click on "more" for details.

  • The nonprofit Cambridge Main Street is now accepting applications for the second annual edition of an award-winning initiative that gives winners the chance to open and operate the store of their dreams during the upcoming holiday shopping season—rent free. Follow the link for more information:

  • One Sussex County family will receive a new home courtesy of the show. Builders need help!

  • Illness, injury, fire, loss of a loved one, members or our community quietly suffer troubles like this every day.  Without the red tape, we can help almost immediately when needed.

  • Learn when to start taking your social security benefits. 

  • The Wicomico Executive Fitness Council has awarded Dr. Cynthia Payne, a Salisbury University professor, for her dedication to health and fitness. It took her three years, but Cynthia lost 130 pounds! Click on "more" for details.

  • A study that tested children's car seats found that six-out-of-10 contain at least one toxic chemical -- and some contain several. Click on "more" for details.

  • Owen Hooks, Thom Nolan and Bill Troxler... The trio delivers a mix of Celtic, nautical, traditional and contemporary music to audiences.  Together for only a few years, the trio's energetic and eclectic performances have won a dedicated following. 

  • The Postal Service is considering closing more than 1 in 10 of its retail outlets.  Most of the office that face review for possible closing are in rural areas and have low volumes of business.  Click here to see a list of post offices to be reviewed.

  • This site addresses workforce health promotion (WHP), a topic that is receiving a lot of attention in workplaces today. Well-constructed and well-run programs can reduce costs to the employer and improve employee health and morale.

  • The Dew Tour is kicking off its 2011 season in Ocean City, Md. on Thursday, July 21. The tour continues through Sunday, July 24. Click on "more" for information about the event.

  • Searchable database of MD sex offenders.

  • Food, entertainment, crafts and rides highlight the Nanticoke Riverfest that will be held from July 7-9 in Seaford, Del. Click on "more" for a schedule of events, parking details and other information.

  • Delmarva Teen Challenge believes in second chances. Our purpose is restoring broken lives of men who have been affected by issues like anger, rebellion, depression, drug/alcohol  abuse and other life controlling problems. We believe that wholeness comes by having your heart and mind renewed with the truth. We believe in God's ability to change a person's life.

  • AAA Mid-Atlantic set up this website people to comment on what they think about an expansion of the Trusted Traveler program when flying.

  • The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration will observe National HIV Testing Day on Monday, June 27. Activities include promoting access to HIV counseling, testing and referral services in partnership with approximately 70 health care providers, and community based organizations. Click on "more" for additional information.

  • In a collaboration between CNN and Stamen Design, Home and Away offers a sobering view into casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan, since 2001. Click on "more" to see the extensive data visualization project that tells the story of where and how the lives of these troops began and ended.

  • For more information on Frederick Douglass and the upcoming events to celebrate his life, visit this link.

  • For more information on Phillips Wharf Environmental Center and the Tilghman Islanders Grow Oysters program, visit their website.

  • The Nature Conservancy is active in Virginia, working to restore eelgrass, which provides a vital habitat for countless sea creatures. Read about their efforts at this website.

  • In October of 2010, James Cook was in a vehicle accident while away at college.  He was 19 at the time and it happened early in his sophomore year.  He suffered many injuries as a result of the accident with the most severe injury being a damaged spinal cord. 

  • Click on "more" for information about how to plan a wedding, find time-saving wedding tips and resources online, and make wedding planning fun with creative ideas and advice.

  • Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. The disease of measles and the virus that causes it share the same name. The disease is also called rubeola.

  • An "A through Z" Index for Foodborne Illness provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • Ocean City Play it Safe event information

  • Oxford, Md. is in the running for Yachting magazine's "best waterfront town in the world." Click on "more" to vote.

  • For more information on the restoration of Handsell House, click on the "more" link. For more information on upcoming events in Vienna, visit the website for the Nanticoke River Jamboree at www.nanticokeriverjamboree.com.

     

  • Homes for Heroes is a network of real estate professionals, mortgage brokers and title companies giving discounts to heroes like public safety officers and veterans when they buy or sell property.

  • Travel costs are creeping up this summer, but you can land some great bargains by using these tips from CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg.

  • Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says $600,000 in anticipated savings from state government agencies will be used to help victims of severe storms this spring. McDonnell said the money will go to the Virginia Relief Fund.

  • School start and end times for some Wicomico County Public Schools will be adjusted by 15 minutes for the 2011-12 school year. Click on "more" for details.

  • This winery planted its first grapes in 2007, as the Layton family farming the land in Vienna, Md., sought to diversify its operations.

  • This restaurant outside Secretary, Md., takes its name from the nearby bridge that (legend has it) has seen more than its share of untimely demises.

  • The mission of $tand By Me™ is to provide Delawareans with a Personal Financial Coach and a toolkit to navigate the challenges leading to personal financial security.  The program goal is to increase the capacity of Delawareans to understand and manage their finances in order to increase their financial stability and future economic opportunities.

  • This site from the Maryland Department of Transportation features the latest traveler and highway information for the entire state.

  • Click on "more" to see an updated list of flight delays for airports across the nation, provided by the FAA.
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