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Friday, March 29, 2024
What’s New
Preacher man Paulen wins four golds at national masters track meet
Cape girls’ track wins Cambridge Classic
The future of real estate starts now
Public encouraged to attend Lewes hearing
Amy Marasco is right for Lewes
Lewes BPW response time appreciated
Speak Out Against Hate stays on mission
Royal Farms would be detrimental to area
Tougher buffer
Great Delaware Kite Festival canceled
Cape district job fair looks to recruit local candidates
Can we build it?
Social Media Conference draws enthusiastic crowd
News / Police
Cape Code Purple answers call to house homeless
By Ron MacArthur
2 hours ago
Cape Code Purple honored its volunteers with an appreciation breakfast March 16 at Lutheran Church...
Royal Farms hearings are postponed
By Ron MacArthur
15 hours ago
Scheduled public hearings for a conditional-use application for a Royal Farms convenience store at...
Voters defeat Cape referendum
By Ellen Driscoll
2 days ago
Voters defeated the Cape Henlopen School District’s March 26 referendum by 661 votes, with an...
Water breaches dunes north of Indian River Inlet bridge
2 days ago
The left northbound lane of Route 1 near the Indian River Inlet bridge has been reopened, and both...
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Viewpoints
Lessons learned from failed vote
2 hours ago
Cape Region residents turned out in record numbers to vote in the Cape Henlopen School District...
Foundation of cards Part 2
By Judy Kane
1 hour ago
A month ago, I wrote about Sussex County, built on a foundation of cards, all wobbly. Beset by...
Marketing ploy should not be rewarded
By Rosalind Mailander
30 minutes ago
Royal Farms has launched an aggressive marketing campaign designed to gain support for its...
Obvious is not so obvious in Sussex
By Dave Breen
31 seconds ago
In the 1960s, strip-mining that destroyed millions of acres of the environment was denounced. In...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Suzanne Marie Zeltman, devout Catholic
16 hours ago
Suzanne Marie Zeltman, 67, of Lewes, passed away Friday Dec. 8, 2023, after a five-week bout with...
Charles E. Smith Sr., veteran, meticulous mechanic
1 day ago
Charles E. Smith Sr. of Lewes passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, with his loving wife of 71 years...
Ronald David Jackson, veteran, retired custodian
1 day ago
Ronald David Jackson went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 25, 2024, after a hard-fought...
Genevieve Spry McGee, retired teacher
1 day ago
Genevieve Spry McGee, 100, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born...
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Sports
Athletes of the Week March 29
3 hours ago
Lindsey D’Ambrogi The Corrigan Kid roams the attack zone for the Cape girls’ lacrosse team wearing...
Sussex Academy soccer dominates Bulldogs
By Aaron R. Mushrush
13 hours ago
Expectations remain high for the Sussex Academy girls’ soccer team following its 8-0 victory over...
IR baseball uses big sixth to down Sussex Academy
By Aaron R. Mushrush
13 hours ago
The Sussex Academy baseball team opened its 2024 season with a 26-6 victory over First State...
Sussex Academy slips by Beacon 2-1 as rivals clash in rain
By Aaron R. Mushrush
14 hours ago
A former Cape district student scored Sussex Academy’s first goal in the Seahawks’ 2-1 victory over...
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A & E
Easter traditions include flowers, bunnies and fabulous food
By Denise Clemons
2 hours ago
If you’re planning an Easter celebration this weekend, our local shops are well stocked with...
Cape Artists Gallery to remain open Friday evenings
4 hours ago
The Cape Artists Gallery will be offering a trial of extended open hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,...
Painting sale proceeds to benefit Milton music and wind fest
14 hours ago
Milton Arts Guild’s Inspired by a Song exhibit will continue through Tuesday, April 23, at 107...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Elwood Bishop to perform March 29 in Lewes
15 hours ago
Local favorite Elwood Bishop is set to take the stage at 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Bethany...
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Cape Life
Family Promise of Southern Delaware sets informational brunch April 6
8 hours ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware will host Here We Grow Again, its second annual informational...
Hearty in the Cause: Living History 1776 event set April 6-7
10 hours ago
The Lewes Historical Society will host Hearty in the Cause: Living History 1776 from 10 a.m. to 4 p...
Consciousness and healing sessions set at HeartWish April 7
12 hours ago
HeartWish Healing Center will host a workshop followed by a healing circle with Andrew Schubauer,...
VIA selling 30+1 raffle tickets through April 15
18 hours ago
The Village Improvement Association is sponsoring a 30+1 raffle with drawings to be held each day...
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Local Buzz
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Real Estate Market Update for Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, and Fenwick Island
Bill Cullin
I believe that having better information about your local market allows you to make better real...
H O P P Y E A S T E R from Bay Coast Realty
Bay Coast Realty
Bay Coast Realty wishes everyone a Happy Easter !
Happy Easter!
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This is a wonderful time to welcome Spring and enjoy our family, friends, and homes. We are here...
“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
A...
CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDORS!
Cape Gazette
CALLING ALL ARTISAN VENDORS! Are you a crafter, maker or artist with work to sell? Join us as...
Canadian Country Musician Zachary Lucky to Perform Live at Listening Booth with Justin Trawick April 12th
The Listening Booth
The Listening Booth is thrilled to announce the upcoming live performance by acclaimed Canadian...
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...
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...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
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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
3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
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
3:00 pm
LIB Tulip Sale
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
LeBlast Dance Fitness
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
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
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 30
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIB Tulip Sale
9:30 am
to
11:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Historic Maull House tour
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
Blessing of the Animals & Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am
Easter Bunny Bonanza
10:45 am
Dewey Egg Scoop
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Teen Marvel Trivia
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 31
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Easter Brunch in The Lewes Room at Irish Eyes
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
Business
DMV on the Go to serve three Sussex locations
16 hours ago
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced the DMV on the Go trailer season will begin...
302 The Local set to open soon outside Rehoboth Beach
18 hours ago
Sitting in a completely remodeled space, 302 The Local owner Chris Desch said he’s got three goals...
Sussex Realtors donate $1,000 to Redemption City
1 day ago
The Sussex County Association of Realtors announced Renee Parker as the recipient of the 2024 Good...
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
1 day ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Spirits the weekend of March...
Keller Williams Realty names 2024 Agent Leadership Council
1 day ago
Unlike traditional real estate companies in which a singular corporate office or broker owner makes...
Apply by April 7 for Backing Small Businesses grants
1 day ago
The Milton Chamber of Commerce announced the application period is open for Backing Small...
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Blogs
The Pregnant Pause That Refreshes
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
Reading Scripture, I am struck by the word “Selah,” that appears sometimes during a psalm. Is “...
Sussex Success Story
5 days ago
There he is right beside the Citrus Blackberry Salad—our friend, Richard Ferrandino, a Sussex...
Gig Economics
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Lately I’ve been hearing more and more about the “gig economy.” At first I thought the term...
Christspiracy
2 weeks ago
From the maker of the groundbreaking films COWSPIRACY, WHAT THE HEALTH and SEASPIRACY, comes a bold...
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Bayhealth Celebrates its Newest Graduates from its Clinical Pastoral Education Program
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Bayhealth Foundation Hosts Speech Pathology Information Session
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Real Estate Marketplace
INVESTOR ALERT! Property Zoned MR, Medium Density Residential!
Bill Cullin
NEW PRICE! 5.38-Acre parcel Zoned CR-1 Commercial on Route 24
Bill Cullin
UNDER CONTRACT - Beautiful Rehoboth Beach Townhouse, East of Route One!
Bill Cullin
Affordable Office Space for Rent - Lewes
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SOLD: Townhouse in Bishop’s Landing - Many Amenities
Crowley Associates Realty
33284 Harbor Reach Drive, Lewes, DE | Welcome home to Henlopen Landing!
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JUST SOLD!! “Village of Five Points” 1st Floor, Pond-front Condo
Mike Kogler Team
Newly Listed: 34704 Villa Circle #1107 Lewes, DE | Villas At Bay Crossing
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
Beautifully decorated home in Canary Creek!
Active Adults Realty®
Contemporary home close to the beach
Active Adults Realty®
JUST SOLD: Quintessential South Rehoboth Beach Home: 1 Block to the Beach!!
Mike Kogler Team
LONG & FOSTER RANKS AMONG WORLD’S TOP TRAINING COMPANIES
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Bay Front in Indian Beach! Unparalleled Views!
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Car Dealership in Rehoboth Beach at a Prime Location
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Amazing Canal-Front Building Lot in North Shores
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Amazing canal-front building lot in the exclusive community of North Shores that offers stunning...
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Open House: Saturday, March 2, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 3 Beebe drive is a beautiful and spacious 4...
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Cape Code Purple answers call to house homeless
Ron MacArthur
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Cape Code Purple honored its volunteers with an appreciation breakfast March 16 at Lutheran Church...