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Friday, April 19, 2024
What’s New
Jen Mason and her little books lead to big community impact
Bomb threats target Rehoboth Beach bar
Scottie Scheffler wins second green jacket
News Briefs 4/19/24
Cape muppets sing Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’
Cape track breezes through tri-meet
Kings Highway plan: Not perfect but best plan yet devised
Builders must contribute to schools
Belhaven back with fewer rooms, altered underground parking
Rehoboth needs to explain hire
Lightening the load
Milton Little League celebrates opening day
Cape Odyssey of the Mind teams heading to world finals
News / Police
Milton planners table final approval of McDonald’s site plan
By Ryan Mavity
3 hours ago
Those waiting for the Golden Arches to come to Milton will have to wait a bit longer after the...
Right to die bill passes House
11 hours ago
A bill that would allow a terminally ill resident to legally terminate their life passed the House...
Funsters to highlight community nonprofit fundraiser April 21
14 hours ago
The Funsters, a longtime Cape Region favorite musical group, will perform with three other local...
Shell We Bounce celebrates solar panels with Earth Day event
15 hours ago
Shell We Bounce in Lewes is turning up the excitement this Earth Day with a special event starting...
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Viewpoints
Ospreys to Rehoboth fire station: Thank you for the free decor
By Chris Flood
2 hours ago
A few columns ago, I wrote about how an osprey nest had been removed from atop the fire alarm...
Lewes must repeal outdoor music ordinance
By Michael Tyler
24 minutes ago
When I moved to Lewes more than 30 years ago, it was a city of around 2,000, and a town where "...
New Rehoboth manager took city to the cleaners
By Bob Cope
39 minutes ago
The following letter was sent to Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills with a copy provided to the...
Water safety at risk thanks to Royal Farms
By David Marks
1 hour ago
The headline may seem alarmist but, unfortunately, it’s true. The proposed development of the Royal...
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Obituaries
William Harold Gustafson, veteran, IRSC member
12 hours ago
William “Gus” Harold Gustafson, 83, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born...
Robert E. Hartley, June Jam co-founder
17 hours ago
Robert (Bob) E. Hartley passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born April 20, 1955...
Rose Lee Rickards, dedicated, hardworking woman
18 hours ago
Rose Lee Rickards peacefully passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family....
F. Terry Carmine, services set
18 hours ago
Frank “Terry” Carmine, 92, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, surrounded by his family....
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Sports
Lewes Little League parade is annual tradition
By Ron MacArthur
2 hours ago
The streets of downtown Lewes were filled with members of the Lewes Little League April 13 during...
Athletes of the Week April 19
By Dave Frederick
1 hour ago
Jaxen Edwards Jaxen recently traveled to St. Petersburg, Fla., with the Mako Swim Club to ...
Lewes Base Ball Club home opener is April 21
12 hours ago
Lewes Base Ball Club will have its home opener at noon, Sunday, April 21, against the Fair Play...
IR volleyball grounds Seahawks 3-0 in Henlopen South play
By Aaron R. Mushrush
16 hours ago
The Sussex Academy boys’ volleyball team started fast in its home match against Henlopen South...
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A & E
Lewes artist visits White House
By Ryan Mavity
3 hours ago
Lewes artist Morty Bachar found himself taking part in international relations when he was...
In the market or garden, it’s time to pick peas
By Denise Clemons
2 hours ago
This is the best time of year for fresh peas, which will be in season from now until mid-May. You’...
Cape Artists Gallery open to evening visitors April 19
7 hours ago
The Cape Artists Gallery will be open for extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, April 19,...
‘Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical’ continues April 19-20
9 hours ago
Sussex Academy’s high school theater performances of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson...
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Cape Life
Free eight minute rejuvenation sessions set April 22
13 hours ago
Lori Oakley, a wellness coach at Tools 4 Better Living, will be offering free eight-minute Bemer...
Lewes Elementary students color for a cause
By Ellen Driscoll
13 hours ago
Lewes Elementary students interested in the environment were awarded for their artistic efforts...
Johnson Orthodontics awards gift card to Beacon teacher
15 hours ago
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently surprised another local teacher with a $200 gift card as part of his...
CIB assists local community with drainfield conversion project
19 hours ago
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, with support from the state’s Community Water Quality...
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Local Buzz
Help Wanted - Delivery Driver
Cape Gazette
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....
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
Why You May Not Want to Skip a Home Inspection
Mike Kogler Team
Why You May Not Want to Skip a Home Inspection
In today’s competitive 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...
The Importance of One Last Walk-Through
Mike Kogler Team
The Importance of One Last Walk-Through
When you finally sell your house, there’s an air...
Unit 609 SOLD, LISTED by Bill Cullin, #1 Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, The Premier Oceanfront Building In Rehoboth! Closed at: $1,625,000. Visit: TheHenlopen.com, on the first page of Google!
Bill Cullin
I have sold more units than any other agent or team combined in Delaware. I am not part of a team;...
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen.
The Henlopen: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
Retirement Bootcamp Last Class at the Lewes Public Library on April 25th!
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
MAKE 2024 YOUR BEST YEAR OF RETIREMENT YET InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be starting its...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
10:00 am
LeBlast Dance Fitness
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
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
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:30 pm
Baby Friday
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
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
8:00 pm
LHS exhibit opening
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Encore Chorale of Sussex County concert
7:00 pm
“The Wizarding World of Ballet” performance
Saturday, April 20
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Coastal Delaware Community Clean-Up
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
Inaugural Race for Open Space 5K & walk
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Living Histories program
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Healthy Kids Day
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Colorín Colorado storytime
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Health & Wellness Fair
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Poetry on Stage program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Cannonball House Careen restoration benefit
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Foreign Language conversation group
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Multiple Myeloma support group
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Luxury & Exploration Travel Expo
2:00 pm
St. Cecilia Music Guild concert
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
2:00 pm
“The Wizarding World of Ballet” performance
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
Sunday, April 21
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Oy Vey 5K & walk
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
12:30 pm
to
3:00 pm
Bloody Mary bar
1:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spring into Summer Small Business Expo
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
4:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Runway 2024 Fashion Show
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
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Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of hearing a (brilliantly produced) radio show featuring a sales...
Greenhill Car Wash now open in Georgetown
12 hours ago
Greenhill Car Wash has opened a new facility at 33016 Finley Ave., Georgetown, off southbound...
Baja Bob’s slated for south end of Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
15 hours ago
It appears there’s a new restaurant coming to the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. According to a legal...
Lewes Gourmet and Puzzles earn B Corp certification
17 hours ago
Lewes Gourmet and Puzzles, owned by TCK Enterprises, are the first shops in Sussex County to become...
Elite Detailing takes it to the 100th degree
17 hours ago
It's the time of year when people are cleaning so they can go cruising and camping in style this...
Sea Barre fitness opens second location
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Sea Barre recently opened its second location, which also happens to be the first fitness studio in...
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(Am I a) Coastal Grandma?
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I’m not generally a trend-setter; instead, I’m usually a trend-ender (the second I hop on board,...
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Those waiting for the Golden Arches to come to Milton will have to wait a bit longer after the...