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Thursday, March 28, 2024
What’s New
DMV on the Go to serve three Sussex locations
VIA selling 30+1 raffle tickets through April 15
‘Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines’ author talk set April 2
Sussex Realtors donate $1,000 to Redemption City
Flood risks and insurance forum registration due April 1
Community Briefs 3/27/24
DAR Maull House to open for tours March 30
Keller Williams Realty names 2024 Agent Leadership Council
Sussex Family YMCA swimmers shine at districts
302 The Local set to open soon outside Rehoboth Beach
Lewes Senior Activity Center celebrates 4,000th member
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
Reading the Gazette in Italy
News / Police
Voters defeat Cape referendum
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day 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
1 day ago
The left northbound lane of Route 1 near the Indian River Inlet bridge has been reopened, and both...
Lewes honors veteran police officer
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council recognized Lewes Police Lt. Jim Azato with the Elaine Bisbee Award for...
Milton mayor clarifies town’s position on water meters
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Mayor John Collier says the town is working on two parallel tracks when it comes to updating...
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Viewpoints
Lewes High School baseball, softball takes field in 1958
1 day ago
Major League Baseball teams will take the field across the country to kick off the 2024 season this...
Every path has its puddle
1 day ago
It’s been a rainy start to 2024, as evidenced by this boardwalk in the McCabe Nature Preserve near...
We the Veterans Day set at Leg Hall
By Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
2 days ago
Duty, honor, country. These are not just words, but a credo from the lifestyle military service...
March Madness
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Charles E. Smith Sr., veteran, meticulous mechanic
14 hours 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
15 hours ago
Ronald David Jackson went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 25, 2024, after a hard-fought...
Genevieve Spry McGee, retired teacher
16 hours ago
Genevieve Spry McGee, 100, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born...
J. Darrell Dukes, appreciated all things nautical
17 hours ago
J. Darrell Dukes, 72, of Milton, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He...
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Sports
Royals baseball takes apart Christiana 11-0
By Dan Cook
14 hours ago
The Delmarva Christian baseball squad shut out Christiana 11-0 March 25 in Georgetown to improve to...
Cape lacrosse girls roar over Queen Anne’s Lions 14-2
By Dave Frederick
18 hours ago
The Cape girls’ lacrosse team roared like a lion March 26 at Champions Stadium, coming out hot on a...
Spartans invade Royals’ pitch, claim 4-2 victory
By Aaron R. Mushrush
18 hours ago
Coming into the March 25 match, the 2-0 Delmarva Christian girls’ soccer team was on a roll,...
Ravens fly past Vikings on Gabbert’s free-kick goals
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ soccer team started off fast in its 3-2 overtime loss March 25 at Sussex Tech, as...
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A & E
Top of The Pines cabaret to benefit Milton Theatre April 10
18 hours ago
The Milton Theatre will present a night of literary and musical enchantment in collaboration with...
Georgetown Arts & Flowers honors student art show winners
20 hours ago
Georgetown Arts & Flowers recently held a ceremony to honor the 2024 winners of its children’s...
Game show nights at Nassau Valley Vineyards continue April 6
21 hours ago
Wine(d) Down Wednesdays will continue from 6 to 8 p.m., April 6 and April 17, at Nassau Valley...
Printmaking exhibits to open at Rehoboth Art League April 5
1 day ago
In April, the Rehoboth Art League will showcase two printmaking exhibits along with Temre...
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Cape Life
Purim in Israel ceremony held at Lewes library
By Dan Cook
18 hours ago
The Chabad of Southern Delaware held Purim in Israel, a community celebration of a Jewish holiday,...
TransLiance groups to convene in Salisbury March 31
22 hours ago
Rehoboth/Dover and Salisbury TransLiance will host an Easter Sunday potluck picnic with music by...
Meals on Wheels Delivery Day celebrates volunteers
By Ted Pfirrmann
1 day ago
The spirit of compassion and community was palpable March 18 as volunteers from the CHEER Center in...
Hall-Long pulls together resources for Sussex health and wellness fair
By Ted Pfirrmann
1 day ago
Area residents gathered March 16, for a free Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the...
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Local Buzz
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...
Avoiding Delays During Escrow When Selling
Bill Cullin
Unforeseen problems can arise during escrow, and closing dates are never set in stone! Lenders,...
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
Please Donate - April Showers for Local Moms and Children
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
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...
Events This Weekend in Delaware and Maryland
The Oldfather Group
The ownership, staff, and agents of the Oldfather Group are excited to wish everyone a very happy...
3rd Annual RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - GOLD SPONSOR
Rally For Our First Responders
A BIG Thank you to our Friends at The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group for their GOLD Sponsorship of $1,000....
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
“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...
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Calendar of Events
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Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
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4:00 pm
Billiards
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11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
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Cardio Blast Class
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Fitness Room open
8:30 am
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3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
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Canasta
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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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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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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12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
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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Chess Club
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
Guided Spring Bulb tour
2:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Conversation with Donald Miller
5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Inaugural Casino Night
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Tap Dance Class
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Teen Movie Night
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
7:00 pm
Milton Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Penny Party
Friday, March 29
7:30 am
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8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
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
8:30 am
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3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
8:30 am
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10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
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Billiards League
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LIB Tulip Sale
9:00 am
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Fitness Room open
9:00 am
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10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
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10:00 am
LeBlast Dance Fitness
9:15 am
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Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
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Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:30 am
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1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
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11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Great Delaware Kite Festival
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:15 am
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12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Mahjong
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 30
8:30 am
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Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
LIB Tulip Sale
9:30 am
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11:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
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3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
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3:00 pm
Historic Maull House tour
10:30 am
Easter Bunny Bonanza
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
Blessing of the Animals & Easter Egg Hunt
10:45 am
Dewey Egg Scoop
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Teen Marvel Trivia
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Business
Apply by April 7 for Backing Small Businesses grants
16 hours ago
The Milton Chamber of Commerce announced the application period is open for Backing Small...
Millman’s Appliances expands offerings with blem. outlet
22 hours ago
Millman’s Appliances, a hometown source for top-quality appliances within the local community for...
Milton chamber kits welcome new residents
1 day ago
Exploring local shopping, dining and services is a vital way to integrate and support area...
Rehoboth Breeze cuts ribbon on new location
3 days ago
Rehoboth Breeze recently celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location at 128 Rehoboth Ave.,...
New businesses coming to Union Street in Milton
3 days ago
Two new tenants will be going into the Linda Vista Plaza on Union Street next to the library in the...
Zelky’s Beach Arcade sets celebration specials April 4-8
3 days ago
Zelky's Beach Arcade invites everyone to make memories with friends and family with an array...
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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
4 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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Voters defeated the Cape Henlopen School District’s March 26 referendum by 661 votes, with an...