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Bethany Beach, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Bethany Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did over 1,300 Bethany Beach customers suddenly lose power Thursday?
- What CIA secrets inspired the new novel at Bethany Beach Books?
- How Bethany Beach families helped wounded veterans feel truly at home
Also on today's calendar: Story Time with Ms. Mary Beth and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
- Monday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Equipment failure caused power outage for 1,371 people in Bethany Beach area (coasttv.com) — More than 1,300 Delmarva Power customers in Bethany Beach and South Bethany lost electricity Thursday morning when corroded overhead equipment failed and a wire came down. Power was restored by 9:53 a.m., but the outage briefly knocked out traffic lights, bringing DelDOT and Millville firefighters in to help manage intersections and keep drivers safe. 
2. Roseman discusses new book at Bethany Beach Books (coastalpoint.com) — Bethany Beach book lovers can now find Dave Roseman’s new romantic suspense novel, “Two Dramatic Lives,” on the shelves at Bethany Beach Books. Drawing on his CIA career, Roseman centers the story on a woman navigating loss, secrets, and empowerment, and recently spoke with a local paper about how real-world intelligence work and women’s experiences shaped his characters.
3. Warriors have week of appreciation, making memories (coastalpoint.com) — Veterans and their families spent a week in our coastal communities, including a stay in a beach house donated by a Bethany Beach family and a parade that rolled through town in their honor. Operation SEAs the Day’s Warrior Beach Week mixed boat trips, shows, and shared meals, giving wounded veterans and their families a rare chance to relax, connect, and feel appreciated.
4. OVPD chief pens children's book about Lord Baltimore Elementary (coastalpoint.com) — A new children’s book by Ocean View Police Chief Ken McLaughlin is helping incoming Lord Baltimore Elementary students feel more comfortable with school and their school resource officers. Illustrated by a volunteer artist connected through Bethany Beach Books, the free paperback is being shared at Kinder Camp and local libraries to encourage both safety awareness and early literacy.
📸 Around Bethany Beach
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★ Featured events ★
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Bethany Beach Bandstand →
Bethany Beach Bandstand, Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach
6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
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Story Time with Ms. Mary Beth →
Bethany Beach Books, 99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach
10:00 am -
Donations Intake
South Coastal Public Library Lobby,
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New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!
South Coastal Public Library -
Story Time with Ms. Lesley →
Bethany Beach Books, 99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Meeting →
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Hotel Bethany Beach - Harvest Savings Offer! →
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Hotel Bethany Beach - Local Flavors Offer! →
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1940: A Doorway to the Future
South Coastal Public Library Meeting Room A & B (Combined),
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Dickson Twins →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Planning & Zoning Meeting →
Town Meeting Room - Bethany Beach DE 19930
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Vine & Brine Boat Cruise – Sep 19th
Cape Water Tours
3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Potential measles exposure in OC:
Casablanca Oceanside Inn, located at 2408 Baltimore Avenue, from 4 p.m. Sept. 3 through noon Sept. 6. Buona Vita Pizzeria, located at 2100 Baltimore… (Nextdoor Ocean Ridge)
- Troon posted a job opening for Snack Bar Attendant in Bethany Beach. Apply here.
- Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Bethany Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethany Beach here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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