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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
What’s New
Internet should be accessible and affordable
Italian guys win Shamrock Shuffle races
Support teachers, students, schools March 26
Women in medicine omission
Start the Lewes music conversation over
SDARJ supports expanding voting access
School teachers are made of magic
Route 24/Angola Road can’t handle more traffic
Landscape gourmet
Even Pets Need News
Royals ready to rumble, build up to more in 2024
Handgun permit bill awaits governor’s signature
Rehoboth Elementary student wins Sussex regional spelling bee
News / Police
Rehoboth Beach raising property taxes
By Chris Flood
2 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach commissioners adopted a $38.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025 during a meeting...
Fire damages Georgetown mobile home
13 hours ago
A mobile home fire March 16 caused about $25,000 in damage, offcials say. The fire was reported...
Sussex County engineering team earns stewardship award
19 hours ago
Sussex County is awash in praise for its efforts to solve drainage issues and protect the...
Inspector general bill introduced in Senate
By Melissa Steele
2 days ago
Senate Bill 21 would create a nonpartisan agency capable of investigating and initiating civil...
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Viewpoints
Touching on issues in Viewpoints
By Steve Regester
49 minutes ago
I enjoy reading the Gazette, especially the letters to the editor. You get to see the thoughts of...
Panetta announces run for Lewes BPW
By Thomas Panetta
34 minutes ago
Since I was first elected as a director of the Lewes Board of Public Works six years ago, I have...
Royal Farms will create traffic nightmare
By Fred Oswald
19 minutes ago
The following letter was sent to Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commissioners with a copy...
What is the oldest church in Sussex County?
By Ron MacArthur
3 days ago
I’m going down a rabbit hole this week. I knew when I started researching old churches in Sussex...
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Obituaries
Amanda Ehringer, loving daughter, mother
15 hours ago
Amanda “ACE” Ehringer passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Bayhealth Hospital with her loved...
Robert Lee Jones Sr., lifetime fireman
15 hours ago
Robert “Buck” Lee Jones Sr., 64, beloved father, grandfather, brother and firefighter, passed away...
Dianne M. Calhoun, retired social worker tech
18 hours ago
Dianne M. (Guyer) Calhoun, 68, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024...
James P. Moriarty, had successful career
3 days ago
James P. Moriarty surrendered his spirit Sunday, March 3, 2024, after a valiant fight for life,...
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Sports
Powerhouse play day propels Cape girls’ lax into tough opening schedule
By Dave Frederick
14 hours ago
An idyllic Friday afternoon March 15 on Lewes Beach, balmy weather, no wind, no bugs and few people...
Gold holds off Blue 160-159 in all-star game thriller
By Aaron R. Mushrush
16 hours ago
The Blue-Gold Boys’ Basketball All-Star Game started with a boom and ended with a bang as the Gold...
North prevails over South 105-78 in Blue-Gold girls’ game
By Aaron R. Mushrush
16 hours ago
In the annual postseason upstate-versus-downstate girls’ basketball game, it was the northern girls...
Seahawks soar past Ravens 9-1 in preseason boys’ lacrosse
By Aaron R. Mushrush
16 hours ago
Sussex Tech’s lacrosse program may have started well before Sussex Academy’s, but the on-field...
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A & E
Women’s Fest ticket sales open for April 25-28 confab
1 day ago
Tickets are now available for CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest, which will bring thousands to Rehoboth...
‘Evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer’ set June 1
2 days ago
Tickets are now available for “An Evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer,” set for 5:30 to 11 p.m.,...
Cape Artists Gallery open Thursday to Monday
2 days ago
The Cape Artists Gallery is welcoming visitors to see what’s new from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday...
Mill Pond Garden to showcase early spring blooms March 22, 24
3 days ago
Mill Pond Garden will welcome visitors to enjoy the beauties of early spring from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m...
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Cape Life
Michael Thomas finds purpose in connections, craftsmanship
By Ellen Driscoll
2 hours ago
For Love Creek Elementary fireman custodian Michael Thomas, life is what you make of it. “I enjoy...
VIA boosts support for Operation Smile
9 hours ago
The Village Improvement Association has long supported the efforts of Operation Smile. In 2023,...
Lions grant provides diabetes education for Delaware schools
11 hours ago
Thanks to a grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, diabetes training is available for...
Healthcare student mini-grant applications due April 15
13 hours ago
Each year, March 18 is designated as National Health Workforce Well-Being Day to recognize the...
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Local Buzz
SOLD at The HENLOPEN, LISTED by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, Exceeding Volume of Any Teams in Delaware!
Bill Cullin
Beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with 1340 square feet of living space and with...
CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDORS!
Cape Gazette
CALLING ALL ARTISAN VENDORS! Are you a crafter, maker or artist with work to sell? Join us as...
Delaware, JMU Announce Four-Game Future Series in Football
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football team has added a familiar foe to its future...
2022 Long & Foster Regional Awards
Bill Cullin
I had recently received the following awards listed below and I would like to thank all my clients...
How to Choose the Right Amount and Types of Lighting
Bill Cullin
When decorating your home, one of the most important areas of focus should be the lighting....
Series with UConn Completes Football’s 2025 Nonconference Slate
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
https://bluehens.com/sports/2023/12/19/delaware-football-future-opponentsNEWARK, Del. – The...
Christina Carroll: From the 302, For the 302
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – When looking at the University of Delaware women's golf roster, the geographic...
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...
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Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
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9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
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11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
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12:00 pm
Sewing group
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:15 am
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10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
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1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
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11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
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11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Little Yogis
11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Tools for Tots program
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Soup & Salad ministry
11:30 am
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 meeting
11:45 am
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12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Daily Specials Day
12:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Pinochle
1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Bible study
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Mahjong
1:30 pm
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2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:30 pm
Stroke Support group
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
14th & 20th Representative District Republican...
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, March 20
7:45 am
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
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9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
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11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:00 am
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10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:15 am
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Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
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Yoga Class
9:30 am
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Ball & Band Exercise Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
T.O.P.S. meeting
10:00 am
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11:15 am
Lent book study
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
A Stitch in Time
11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:45 am
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4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Dining Out with Miriam
12:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
12:30 pm
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3:00 pm
Hand & Foot Card Game
1:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Poker
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Spinning Yarns Knit & Crochet group
3:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Cornhole
3:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
4:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library meeting
4:30 pm
Stay & Play with Friends
5:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Great Decisions discussion series
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:00 pm
Relay for Life of Sussex County kick-off party
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Free Write
6:30 pm
Convention of States meeting
6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
NAMI Family Support Group
Thursday, March 21
7:45 am
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
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9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
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3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Canasta
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
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1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:30 am
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4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
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1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
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1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Health symposium
1:30 pm
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Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
2:30 pm
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4:30 pm
Art Free Write
3:00 pm
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Build It
4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
5:00 pm
RD 20 Democratic Committee meeting
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6:00 pm
Tap Dance Class
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
National Thalassemia Assoc. presentation
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
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Look Who’s Cooking fundraiser
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Teen Job Fair Preparation workshop
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
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SoDel opens health and wellness program for its employees
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When SoDel Concepts decided to start an employee wellness program, the hospitality company didn’t...
Sussex County Land Trust names Mackenzie Peet to board
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Farmhouse Pet Lodge to host pre-opening party March 23
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