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Thursday, April 25, 2024
What’s New
ESL program sets multicultural festival May 4
Rocking the Docks adds Hudson Fields shows July 26, Aug. 3
The Met: Live in HD ‘La Rondine’ screenings to open May 1
Lewes in Bloom May Day contest registration due May 1
Community Briefs 4/24/24
Event May 7 to celebrate life of ‘Spoonie’ Sponaugle
La Red event to address linkage of wealth to health April 27
Australia travel expert to present discovery session April 30
Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Runway 2024 is a rousing success
Jurassic Park-ing
Local readers traveled all the way to Sweden to take ownership of a new Volvo
Van Dyke Avenue outfall pipe cleared of sand
Bridge tournament to bring hundreds of players to Rehoboth
News / Police
Rehoboth Beach man dies following Bethany Beach crash
1 day ago
An 87-year-old Rehoboth Beach man died following a crash near Bethany Beach April 19. The man was...
Lincoln man charged in Georgetown burglaries
1 day ago
A Lincoln man faces charges after police say he stole a four-wheeler from one home and lawn...
Seaford man dies following hit-and-run on Harbeson Road
1 day ago
Police are asking for help identifying two vehicles involved in a hit-and-run crash April 19 that...
Dewey town hall plans hit a snag
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
Plans for the proposed Dewey Beach Town Hall, police department and EMS station have hit a snag....
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Viewpoints
Ames thrived outside Rehoboth for decades
1 day ago
The lone remnant of the Ames department store outside Rehoboth Beach is Ames Drive in the Rehoboth...
Vines are waking up
1 day ago
The grapevines at Nassau Valley Vineyards are starting to sprout, a sure sign warmer spring weather...
Increased access to lifesaving meds needed
By Peggy Geisler
1 day ago
Obesity is one of America’s most pressing health epidemics, yet it has been consistently overlooked...
The sneeze breeze
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
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Obituaries
Beverly Ann Kennedy, faithful church member
17 hours ago
Beverly Ann (Foltz) Kennedy, 81, passed away at home in Lewes surrounded by loved ones Saturday,...
Jo Gayle Stambaugh, enjoyed family time
1 day ago
Jo Gayle Stambaugh, 88, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Cadia Renaissance...
Nichole Whitehead Harlow, human resources specialist
1 day ago
Nichole Whitehead Harlow passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Mechanicsville, Va.,...
Delora Jane Benner, loved her family
2 days ago
Delora Jane Benner, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born Jan. 12, 1941, in Salt...
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Sports
Seahawks boys’ tennis defeats Polytech 3-2
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Sussex Academy boys’ tennis squad moved to 3-4 on the season after a hard-fought 3-2 victory...
Cape spring athletes and ambassadors hear Sean Locke’s story
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Morgan’s Message - We sports muppets from Sesame Street by the Sea share the joy of comradeship and...
Cape softball shuts out Ravens, downs Decatur
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
A strong 20 mph wind couldn’t prevent Abby Marsh from jacking a low, inside pitch over the left-...
Cape baseball falls to Ravens 3-1
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Sussex Tech baseball team used a big sixth inning to knock Cape from the undefeated ranks with...
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A & E
Author Diana McDonough to appear May 16 for Millsboro event
2 days ago
“Stuck in the Onesies” series author Diana McDonough will appear at a dinner event at 6 p.m.,...
View Along the Canal
2 days ago
The view at sunset along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, as shared by Victoria Gordon.
VegRehoboth seeks exhibitors for Planet Delaware Sept. 13-15
2 days ago
VegRehoboth co-founder Tara Sheldon announced its three-day festival will return this year as ...
Food for Thought exhibit reception set April 28 in Milton
2 days ago
Milton Arts Guild’s Food For Thought exhibit will open Thursday, April 25, at 107 Federal St.,...
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Cape Life
Miriam’s Table founder Susie Keefer sets book release May 5
17 hours ago
The public is invited to join Susie Keefer and her family along with her publisher, Ron Sauder from...
NASCAR driver to take part in OHS Use Your Melon campaign
19 hours ago
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety continue their partnership to...
Cape allied health students net gold in state competition
21 hours ago
Cape High students Lindsay D'Ambrogi, Kyli Doyan-Baridon, Lily Joyce and Emily McCullough netted a...
Delaware breast cancer update set May 15
1 day ago
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will host the 26th Annual Breast Cancer Update from 7:30 a.m....
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Local Buzz
Tavel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
Considering a metal roof? Here are some options
Mike Kogler Team
Considering a metal roof? Here are some options
If you're thinking about replacing...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
527 N. Boardwalk, Unit 608
MLS: DESU2027018
ANOTHER LISTING SOLD @ The...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
Cape Gazette 5k Registration Now Open!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
Dog Houses
Bill Cullin
A family pet often represents a major challenge when a house is being marketed. Your family may...
Retirement Bootcamp Last Class at the Lewes Public Library Tomorrow!
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
MAKE 2024 YOUR BEST YEAR OF RETIREMENT YET InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be starting its...
Help Wanted - Delivery Driver
Cape Gazette
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Mike Kogler Team
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Vaulted ceilings can be found in...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Chess Club
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Nathan Englander
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
CAC Citizens Cafe
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Art Installation reception
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Music Bingo
Friday, April 26
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
6:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
6:30 pm
Line Dancing
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 27
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring Fling
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Health & Wealth panel discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Camp Hope fundraiser
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
American Legion Family Day
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Poetry on Stage program
5:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
Rock & Roll Party fundraiser
Business
Lewes Historical Society cuts ribbon on antique store
14 hours ago
Lewes Historical Society cut the ribbon April 12 on its new antiques store at the society’s complex...
Locos Pink Tacos now serving the Cape Region
15 hours ago
Fulfilling a years-long dream, Alicia Deck and Jonathan Ruiz have opened Locos Pink Tacos, a...
La Plaza hosts Spring into Summer business expo
21 hours ago
La Plaza hosted its Spring into Summer expo April 21 at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes. The...
Preston Automotive breaks ground on Millsboro dealership
3 days ago
Preston Automotive Group team members celebrated one milestone and turned their eyes – and shovels...
Is your financial advice holding you back?
3 days ago
Financial planning for retirement has been an established industry for at least 30 years at this...
GMB announces new leadership and promotions
3 days ago
George, Miles & Buhr LLC announced the selection of Christopher J. Pfeifer, PE, as a new owner...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
2 days ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
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Tempeh Time
1 week ago
Here is an E-meal to power you through these gorgeous spring days. In our second class of this...
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REDUCED! Well-maintained “Osprey” model in Independence
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NEW! Sweet beach home in waterfront community!
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REDUCED! Lovely home in Red Mill Pond with private water & bike trail!
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Car Dealership in Rehoboth Beach at a Prime Location
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2 Open Houses in Stonewater Creek of Millsboro, DE
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Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
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649,000.00
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Bay Front in Indian Beach! Unparalleled Views!
Rehoboth Beach
3,500,000.00
Unparalleled views can be enjoyed from almost every angle of this stunning, custom-built bayfront...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Welcome to Henlopen Gardens!
Lewes
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115 CAITLINS WAY #221~VILLAGES AT MILLWOOD~MILLSBORO
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330,000.00
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1,500,000.00
Located on the Boardwalk with Spectacular Ocean, Beach, and Coastline views, a very well maintained...
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Milton
399,900.00
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Van Dyke Avenue outfall pipe cleared of sand
Ellen Driscoll
16 hours ago
Work began in the early morning April 10 to resolve a clogged outfall pipe on Van Dyke Avenue in...