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Friday, April 26, 2024
What’s New
News Briefs 4/26/24
Sports landscape will change with a third middle school
Cape girls win inaugural Robert Neylan Relays
Joy Ferguson overcomes challenges to build business
Race for Open Space a success
Rehoboth commissioners need to be better stewards
How Rehoboth city manager’s salary compares to others
Democracy on the ballot in Delaware
Buried debris delays Rehoboth Beach Patrol project
More emergency vet services needed
Power struggle
Lewes public art exhibit is up and turning in the wind
Nature’s cold plunge therapy
News / Police
Ocean View woman charged in senior citizen assault
12 hours ago
An Ocean View woman faces charges after police say she assaulted a senior citizen April 23....
Sussex P&Z Director Whitehouse resigns
By Ron MacArthur
12 hours ago
After working in the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Office for seven years, and serving four...
Voices Heard traces Lewes Black history in photos
By Bill Shull
13 hours ago
Voices Heard: The History and Legacy of the Black Community in Lewes is now open. The exhibit at...
Van Dyke Avenue outfall pipe cleared of sand
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
Work began in the early morning April 10 to resolve a clogged outfall pipe on Van Dyke Avenue in...
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Viewpoints
Du Pont Experiment includes African American schools
By Ron MacArthur
2 hours ago
It’s a chapter of county history that needs to be told and retold so we never forget how terrible...
Rehoboth city manager better perform miracles
By Nick De Cerchio
38 minutes ago
As a former town commissioner in Pennsylvania, I am assuming that the new Rehoboth city manager,...
Cape Gazette is a great local news source
By Keith Feelemyer
53 minutes ago
I continue to enjoy the Cape Gazette. I am impressed with the amount of community news and the...
Cape instrumental boosters appreciate support
By Adrienne Fyock
1 hour ago
On April 13, the Cape Henlopen High School music programs held a dine-and-donate fundraiser at the...
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Obituaries
Helen Gates, services set
16 hours ago
Helen “Wini” Gates, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, April 9, 2024,...
Russel Lenz, services set
17 hours ago
Russel "Britt" Lenz of Lewes passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 23, 1944, in...
George E. Brown III, Army veteran
19 hours ago
George E. Brown III, 76, of Lewes, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug...
Beverly Ann Kennedy, faithful church member
1 day ago
Beverly Ann (Foltz) Kennedy, 81, passed away at home in Lewes surrounded by loved ones Saturday,...
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Sports
Race to save Fourth Street Preserve
By Bill Shull
2 hours ago
The campaign to save Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve took another step forward – in fact, thousands...
Athletes of the Week April 26
1 hour ago
Xavier Efford A senior on Delmarva Christian's baseball team, Xavier did a little bit of...
Mako Swim Club shines in Florida
12 hours ago
Mako Swim Club, a competitive USA Swim Team from Harbeson, sent 13 swimmers to compete at the...
Bennett Brumbley, a teenage runner and wrestler, wins Oy Vey 5K
By Dave Frederick
15 hours ago
The 10th annual Oy Vey 5K, staged April 21 at Seaside Jewish Community Center in Rehoboth Beach,...
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A & E
Get the down-low on risotto
By Denise Clemons
2 hours ago
I was invited to present a cooking demonstration for my neighbors a few weeks ago and choose to...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Rhett Miller to perform April 26 in Rehoboth Beach
16 hours ago
Enjoy a night out with Rhett Miller, an Old 97’s frontman and solo artist, from 9 to 11 p.m.,...
Healthy oceans will be environmental series topic May 1
19 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library and environmental nonprofit the Nature Generation will debut a new online...
ESL program sets multicultural festival May 4
22 hours ago
The Community English as a Second Language Program hosted by Lutheran Church of Our Savior is...
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Cape Life
Milton High Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion
10 hours ago
Milton Class of 1964 held their 60th High School class reunion April 6 at Irish Eyes Milton. Class...
Rehoboth Beach celebrates Arbor Day
By Ellen Driscoll
13 hours ago
The grounds of Rehoboth Elementary bloomed with new life April 19, as students and school and...
Eastern Sussex Democrats to meet May 3
17 hours ago
Eastern Sussex Democrats will meet at 5 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Retreat at Love Creek Clubhouse...
Beach Babies tapped to pilot educational initiative
By Ellen Driscoll
19 hours ago
Beach Babies Child Care of Rehoboth was tapped to pilot a new educational initiative designed to...
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Local Buzz
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Handle Needed Repairs Early
Bill Cullin
There is a standard chain of events that occurs when an offer comes in on a home. After a meeting...
Eagle Crest Concert Series kicks off Summer 2024! Continuing the Legacy of Live Music at Hudson Fields! Locals Supporting Locals
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Coming this May, Eagle Crest Concerts at Hudson Fields is bringing you quality entertainment May-...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale
Mike Kogler Team
How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale
By: Jeffrey Steele Published: March 1,...
Please Donate - April Showers for New Moms and Children
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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...
Do You Need to Adjust Your Tax Withholding?
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
Once you've filed last year's tax return and can see where your finances are headed this year, it...
Pickleball Might Be Your Favorite Activity in Your New Neighborhood
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
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
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
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
6:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
6:30 pm
Line Dancing
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 27
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring Fling
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Camp Hope fundraiser
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Health & Wealth panel discussion
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
American Legion Family Day
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Poetry on Stage program
5:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
Rock & Roll Party fundraiser
Sunday, April 28
8:30 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Open Garden Day
11:00 am
Southern Delaware Kidney Walk
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
2:00 pm
Human Trafficking presentation
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Avoiding the ‘same-old-same-old’ day after day
2 hours ago
The restaurant business is all about branding. We hear “1776” and we think of steaks and brûlée’d...
Garrison Homes donates $10,000 to therapeutic riding center
11 hours ago
Thanks to generous support from Garrison Homes, more children and adults with disabilities will be...
Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Runway 2024 is a rousing success
23 hours ago
In an exciting display of community and fashion, Rehoboth Beach Main Street hosted its highly...
Jurassic Park-ing
1 day ago
The dinosaurs have arrived. Nick’s Mini Golf is in the process of converting the old Capital One...
Lewes Historical Society cuts ribbon on antique store
1 day ago
Lewes Historical Society cut the ribbon April 12 on its new antiques store at the society’s complex...
Locos Pink Tacos now serving the Cape Region
1 day ago
Fulfilling a years-long dream, Alicia Deck and Jonathan Ruiz have opened Locos Pink Tacos, a...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
3 days ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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...
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3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - Flippin Waffles
Rally For Our First Responders
Eagle Crest Concerts at Hudson Fields GRAND OPENING & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Dine and Donate - Bluecoast Rehoboth - April 27
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