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Friday, April 19, 2024
What’s New
Seaford man dies following hit-and-run on Harbeson Road
Lewes public art reception to celebrate new installation April 25
Senior center sets AYCE pancake breakfast May 18
Cape driver ed students learn to share the road with trucks
Richard Austin, veteran, legion member
Diana F. Riley, devoted Bethel Church member
Rachel Kathryn Oettel, made others laugh
New Five Points roundabout partially open, says DelDOT
Lewes Little League parade is annual tradition
In the market or garden, it’s time to pick peas
Athletes of the Week April 19
Keep loyal guests happy by staying in touch
Ospreys to Rehoboth fire station: Thank you for the free decor
News / Police
Dewey Beach police officers promoted
By Ellen Driscoll
5 hours ago
Six Dewey Beach police officers received promotions at a small ceremony at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach...
Former Bell Rock owner sues alleging failure to advise
By Melissa Steele
5 hours ago
A former Rehoboth Beach investment advisor says her former regulatory attorney cost her about $2...
Pine Haven park owner faces $800,000 in penalties
By Ron MacArthur
8 hours ago
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has obtained a preliminary victory for residents of the...
Cape superintendent: District in desperation mode
By Ellen Driscoll
10 hours ago
Enrollment growth and rising operating expenses, combined with dwindling federal funds and the lack...
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Viewpoints
Lightening the load
By Jim Paterson
14 hours ago
Rehoboth needs to explain hire
14 hours ago
The City of Rehoboth Beach will be welcoming its third city manager in two years this spring, and...
Kings Highway plan: Not perfect but best plan yet devised
By Gail Van Gilder, Joseph A. Pika and Jay Tomlinson
14 hours ago
DelDOT’s plan for Kings Highway has unleashed a vibrant exchange of views on the pages of the Cape...
Builders must contribute to schools
By Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer
14 hours ago
No doubt that Sussex County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Delaware. All one has to do...
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Obituaries
William Leroy Sullivan Sr., Baltimore City Police retiree
8 hours ago
William Leroy Sullivan Sr., 86, of Milton, formerly of Linthicum. Md., and Ocean Pines, Md., passed...
Freda G. Shank, avid gardener
8 hours ago
Freda G. Shank, 95, beloved mother and nana, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024....
William Harold Gustafson, veteran, IRSC member
1 day ago
William “Gus” Harold Gustafson, 83, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born...
Robert E. Hartley, June Jam co-founder
1 day ago
Robert (Bob) E. Hartley passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born April 20, 1955...
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Sports
Scottie Scheffler wins second green jacket
By Sumner Spence
11 hours ago
On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler was able to pull away from the field to win the Masters by four shots...
Cape muppets sing Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’
By Dave Frederick
13 hours ago
Not a fan - I am the guy who has never left high school sports since I walked into freshman...
Cape track breezes through tri-meet
By Tim Bamforth
13 hours ago
Cape hosted a tri-meet April 16 and breezed through both meets with little trouble. The boys’ team...
Milton Little League celebrates opening day
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
Milton Little League held its opening-day events April 13, when teams rode on floats and in pickup...
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A & E
Lewes artist visits White House
By Ryan Mavity
11 hours ago
Lewes artist Morty Bachar found himself taking part in international relations when he was...
Cape Artists Gallery open to evening visitors April 19
22 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
1 day ago
Sussex Academy’s high school theater performances of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson...
Photography workshop with Kevin Fleming set April 27
1 day ago
Acclaimed photographer Kevin Fleming will lead a photography workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...
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Cape Life
Schofield brings Hawaiian canoe culture to area
By Ron MacArthur
6 hours ago
David Schofield has brought a bit of Hawaiian culture to the Cape Region. In 2021, Schofield moved...
Rehoboth Beach man claims $1M Powerball prize
10 hours ago
A 45-year-old man from Rehoboth Beach has claimed a $1,000,000 prize from the Powerball drawing...
Tommy Town to host Camp Hope fundraiser April 27
10 hours ago
A Camp Hope fundraiser to raise money for underserved children in the Cape Region will be held from...
Cape Odyssey of the Mind teams heading to world finals
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
After strong performances in the state contest in April, including a perfect score for the Mariner...
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Local Buzz
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...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
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...
Eagle Crest Concerts at Hudson Fields GRAND OPENING & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Paul’s Cullen-ary Companies
🎉 Get ready for a summer of epic concerts at Eagle Crest Continuing the Legacy of Live Music at...
Don’t Leave it All to Your Kids - Dynamic Spending Workshop on April 23rd
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Don’t Leave it All to Your Kids Most people want to be able to spend more in their early years of...
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...
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...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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...
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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
Sit & Get Fit Program
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
9:15 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
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
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
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
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
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
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Health & Wellness Fair
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Foreign Language conversation group
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
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
Jen Mason and her little books lead to big community impact
11 hours ago
When you walk into biblion (Greek for “little book”) and look around the store’s inventory of...
Greenhill Car Wash now open in Georgetown
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day ago
Sea Barre recently opened its second location, which also happens to be the first fitness studio in...
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Blogs
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
3 days 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...
(Am I a) Coastal Grandma?
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I’m not generally a trend-setter; instead, I’m usually a trend-ender (the second I hop on board,...
Tiny Bites, Big Hit
1 week ago
These tiny OAT BITES were a big hit in our first E-MEALS FOR EVERYONE class at the Osher Institute...
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