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- ↑ "Carey files for re-election". Dover Post . 2009-12-17. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ↑ Denison, Doug (2011-01-03). "Former Dover mayor "Hutch" to run for council". Dover Post . Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- "Official City of Dover Profile". City of Dover. Archived from the original on 2006-05-29. Retrieved 2006-09-01.