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Friday, December 5, 2025
What’s New
Friends of Lewes library to host holiday sale Dec. 13
Elaine Paula Dewey-Shupe, devoted to serving others
Robert J. Ruth, retired banker
Fred Thomas Middle School students create poster contest entries
Sustainable farming scholarship applications due Dec. 22
World AIDS Day commemorated with candlelight walk, service of remembrance
Milton Arts Guild holiday market set Dec. 12-14
Sussex Academy theatre students stage showcase
First snow of the season blankets Cape Region
Dewey Business Partnership spreads cheer with tree lighting
Athletes of the Week Dec. 5
Lewes Christmas Parade to spread yuletide spirit Dec. 6
Moe’s Southwest Grill in Rehoboth closes
News / Police
Rehoboth businesses suggest modifying Bandstand concerts
By Chris Flood
4 hours ago
Moving the Saturday show to midweek, being more selective about what events shut down the Bandstand...
State officials review proposed Milton development
By Ryan Mavity
4 hours ago
State agency representatives came together Dec. 2 to review a proposed 385-unit development planned...
State efforts planned to coordinate homeless services
By Kevin T. Conlon
5 hours ago
As the number of local homeless people quickly grows, a patchwork group of nonprofits and their...
News Briefs 12/5/25
6 hours ago
Autism Delaware to host Snowflake Soirée Dec. 5 Autism Delaware will present the Snowflake Soirée...
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Viewpoints
It’s time to transform Delaware public education
By Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
7 hours ago
The world is changing nearly faster than we can react. Education in Delaware can lead the way by...
Trail mix
By Jim Paterson
8 hours ago
Springboard model can help end homelessness
By Tom Ogden
9 hours ago
Thank you for your coverage on our homeless community in Sussex County. I found the article to be...
Bayhealth sets example for solving child care shortage
By Joseph Elder
9 hours ago
Bayhealth is to be commended for opening its new child care center, as reported in the Cape Gazette...
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Obituaries
Peter William Sunday, devoted to family, friends
1 day ago
Peter William “Billy” Sunday, 81, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Reading, Pa....
Barbara Plambeck, beloved wife, mother
1 day ago
Barbara Plambeck went to be with our Lord Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a...
John C. Williams, one of a kind
1 day ago
John “Jack” C. Williams, 90, of Lewes, died peacefully at home Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. He was born...
Sante D. Perogine, faithful church member
2 days ago
Sante D. Perogine, 83, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Accent Care Hospice,...
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Sports
Eagles desperately need a win
By Sumner Spence
6 hours ago
I didn't write Thoughts from the Sidelines last week due to multiple reasons, but I hope you all...
Sports memories are often when we were at our best
By Dave Frederick
7 hours ago
Life coach - I received a wonderful surprise home visit from Linwood Downing and Lance White...
Irish Eyes Friendsgiving 5K brings 869 to Lewes
By Tim Bamforth
7 hours ago
A large crowd of 869 participants, the second largest 5K field for the traditional Thanksgiving Day...
Royals sink scrappy Bucs 33-28 in season opener
By Aaron R. Mushrush
23 hours ago
A win is a win, but a victory in the first game of the high school basketball season starts to...
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A & E
Santa’s Village Milton hours continue Dec. 6
4 hours ago
Santa will be available to meet children and hear holiday wishes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays...
Pecans perk up dishes from entrees to desserts
By Denise Clemons
4 hours ago
If you’ve been following the local news, you’re likely aware of the current controversy in Milton...
Rehoboth Santa Bar Crawl returns Dec. 6
1 day ago
The fourth annual Rehoboth Beach Santa Bar Crawl will start with a group photo shoot at 1 p.m.,...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Matt Lafferty to perform Dec. 6 in Milton
1 day ago
Join Matt Lafferty for a solo acoustic show from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at Twin Branch...
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Cape Life
Pearl Harbor historian to sign books Dec. 7
16 hours ago
Browseabout Books will host a signing event with Mark Stille, author of “Pearl Harbor: Japan's...
Groome Church to host Choralis Chamber Choir Dec. 12
18 hours ago
Groome Church will welcome the Choralis Chamber Choir performing songs of the season under the...
Lewes Lights annual holiday decor tour begins Dec. 5
20 hours ago
Lewes Lights, a free holiday light tour of decorated homes and businesses in and near Lewes, will...
HOB students bring stories to life with flashlight readings
22 hours ago
Third-grade students in Tim Auman and Lauren LaGreca’s Spanish Immersion (English) classes recently...
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Local Buzz
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
First Impressions Start at the Curb
Mike Kogler Team
First Impressions Start at the Curb When preparing your home for sale, a well-groomed yard is one...
SOLD ANOTHER HENLOPEN UNIT!! Unit 407
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
Pros and Cons of Installing Hardwood Floors
Mike Kogler Team
Pros and Cons of Installing Hardwood Floors
When homeowners decide to replace their...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Holiday Craft Fair > Saturday, DEC 6 > 10am-2pm
Bayshore Home Sales
Holiday Craft Fair When: Saturday, December 6 10am-2pm Where: Sussex East/Sussex West Clubhouse...
The Coolest Gift on Every Cape Teen Girl’s Wishlist Right Now
Cape Gazette
The Cape Life Collection — Made for the Coast, Perfect for Gifting.
The must-have hoodie of...
Celebrate the Cape Life This Holiday Season
Cape Gazette
The Cape Life Collection — Made for the Coast, Perfect for Gifting.
Shop local this season...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Sussex County food drive
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
8:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Stroke Summit
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Christmas bazaar
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
2:00 pm
DBG annual meeting
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Fridays
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS Holiday Village & Market
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Lewes Lights self-guided illuminated houses tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
7:00 pm
“The Nutcracker Suite” ballet performance
7:00 pm
Snowflake Soirée
7:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
Cordrey Charities Holiday Party
Saturday, December 6
(All day)
Sussex County food drive
8:00 am
to
10:00 am
Guided bird walk
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
Cookie walk
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Breakfast with Santa
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market holiday market
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Christmas bazaar
9:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Holiday House Tour of Lewes and Holiday Village &...
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Inaugural Christmas bazaar
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Cape Artists Gallery open house
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence program
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Wandering Refuge Ambassador program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Santa’s Rehoboth Beach house open
1:00 pm
Santa Bar Crawl
2:00 pm
“The Nutcracker Suite” ballet performance
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
The Art of the Photograph opening reception
5:00 pm
Lewes Christmas parade
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Lewes Lights self-guided illuminated houses tour
Sunday, December 7
(All day)
Sussex County food drive
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Santa’s Rehoboth Beach house open
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Community Unity Dinner
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Lewes Lights self-guided illuminated houses tour
Business
Pazzo Italiano now open on Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
After a brief renovation, Pazzo Italiano has opened on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Pazzo...
Rehoboth professional joins Wohlsen Construction management team
1 day ago
Wohlsen Construction recently hired Christopher Weeks, LEED AP, as its business development manager...
Grotto Pizza sold to longtime employees
1 day ago
Rehoboth Beach-based Grotto Pizza has been sold to four employees who have more than 100 years of...
Local businesses continue turkey dinner donations for family holidays
1 day ago
Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Inc. and Platinum Roofs Inc. teamed up again Nov. 17 to...
Delaware HIV Consortium launches new website
1 day ago
The Delaware HIV Consortium launched a refreshed brand identity and redesigned website Dec. 1,...
Large crowd turns out for holiday farmers market in Rehoboth
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market hosted its annual holiday market Nov. 29 in Grove Park. The...
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Blogs
Another Plate Full of Thanks
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
Just returned home after two weeks traveling in Southeast Asia. Amazing trip, but the jet lag has...
Adulting
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Bank Teller: [
cashing Josh's first paycheck
] Okay, so how would you like that? Josh: Three...
VegFilm Fest
2 weeks ago
Three powerful films await VegFilm festival goers this week at Cinema Art Theater in Lewes,...
I Am All Connected
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I've been trying to choose an image that would convey my feelings about our interconnected humanity...
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Price Improvement in Millsboro, DE ($15k Reduction)
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Lewes >> 55+ NEW 3BR/2BA Homes Starting at $199K
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Classic Home in Spectacular Location on Baltimore Avenue!
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In the Market
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
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Bella Terra Landscapes - Grow your chances to win!
Shopping Cape
Holiday Craft Fair > Saturday, DEC 6 > 10am-2pm
Bayshore Home Sales
Penny Lane Liquors is a Shopping Cape destination!
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Sussex East/West Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, December, 6
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Join Us for the Lewes Christmas Parade
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ReStore of Sussex County Habitat For Humanity is a Shopping Cape Destination!
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Coastal Cool for the Holidays
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Paul Townsend Team ~ Paul & Darlene Townsend, REALTORS®
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3,499,900.00
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First snow of the season blankets Cape Region
Bill Shull
7 hours ago
Cape Region residents woke up to a light snow Dec. 5, as the first winter storm of the season made...
