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Dover knows how to celebrate! And if the walls of the Richards Building could talk, they’d have plenty of stories to tell. For decades, Blackwell Street has been the place to gather for parades, festivities, and community gatherings. And the Richards Building has been right there through it all, serving as a backdrop for so many of Dover’s celebrations. Last weekend was another reminder that while the times (and the parades!) may change, the community spirit that makes Dover special is still...

This new addition to the Mercantile isn't just a place to pay for all of your awesome finds. This is a part of Richards Building history. The wood was part of the original construction of the Richards Building itself, and now it's back in action as the Mercantile's brand-new checkout counter. From the benches in the Loft to the Instagram Wall at The Amp (IYKYK), original wood from the Richards Building has been given a second life in some pretty unexpected places. Now, the Mercantile’s new...

As America celebrates its milestone 250th birthday and voters prepare for midterm elections, Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me offers a timely, funny, and deeply personal invitation to reflect on the document that helped shape our nation—and continues to shape our lives. Heidi Schreck's funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly intimate play begins with her experience as a 15-year-old traveling around the country competing in Constitutional debate competitions to earn money for...