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Saturday, April 20, 2024
What’s New
John William Bogia, proud veteran
Washington Saxophone Quartet to play free show April 20 in Rehoboth
Tina Thurman lost 21 pounds of fat, and regained her body and confidence
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
Schofield brings Hawaiian canoe culture to area
Steady play brings good result
Ribbon cut for J.B. Wagamon Professional Center
Indian River Inlet project to limit access
Lewes Little League parade is annual tradition
News / Police
Dewey Beach police officers promoted
By Ellen Driscoll
16 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
16 hours ago
A former Rehoboth Beach investment advisor says her former regulatory attorney cost her about $2...
New Five Points roundabout partially open, says DelDOT
17 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road...
Pine Haven park owner faces $800,000 in penalties
By Ron MacArthur
19 hours ago
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has obtained a preliminary victory for residents of the...
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Viewpoints
Ospreys to Rehoboth fire station: Thank you for the free decor
By Chris Flood
23 hours ago
A few columns ago, I wrote about how an osprey nest had been removed from atop the fire alarm...
Lightening the load
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Rehoboth needs to explain hire
1 day 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
1 day ago
DelDOT’s plan for Kings Highway has unleashed a vibrant exchange of views on the pages of the Cape...
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Obituaries
Diana F. Riley, devoted Bethel Church member
17 hours ago
Diana F. Riley, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She...
Rachel Kathryn Oettel, made others laugh
17 hours ago
Rachel Kathryn Oettel, 39, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home in Lewes. She was born...
William Leroy Sullivan Sr., Baltimore City Police retiree
19 hours ago
William Leroy Sullivan Sr., 86, of Milton, formerly of Linthicum. Md., and Ocean Pines, Md., passed...
Freda G. Shank, avid gardener
20 hours ago
Freda G. Shank, 95, beloved mother and nana, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024....
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Sports
Scottie Scheffler wins second green jacket
By Sumner Spence
23 hours ago
On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler was able to pull away from the field to win the Masters by four shots...
Athletes of the Week April 19
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Jaxen Edwards Jaxen recently traveled to St. Petersburg, Fla., with the Mako Swim Club to ...
Cape muppets sing Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’
By Dave Frederick
1 day 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
1 day ago
Cape hosted a tri-meet April 16 and breezed through both meets with little trouble. The boys’ team...
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A & E
Lewes artist visits White House
By Ryan Mavity
22 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
23 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
1 day 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...
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Cape Life
Rehoboth Beach man claims $1M Powerball prize
21 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
21 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...
Free eight minute rejuvenation sessions set April 22
1 day ago
Lori Oakley, a wellness coach at Tools 4 Better Living, will be offering free eight-minute Bemer...
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Local Buzz
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
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...
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...
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...
March 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...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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...
Help Wanted - Delivery Driver
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Cape Gazette
Ahead of the 2024 Dine Out publication, we're eager to hear your thoughts on dining out in Sussex...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Living Histories program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Healthy Kids Day
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
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
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Poetry on Stage program
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Foreign Language conversation group
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Cannonball House Careen restoration benefit
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Luxury & Exploration Travel Expo
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Multiple Myeloma support group
2:00 pm
“The Wizarding World of Ballet” performance
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
2:00 pm
St. Cecilia Music Guild concert
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
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
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
Monday, April 22
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Group
9:45 am
to
10:45 am
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mahjong
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Rummikub
2:00 pm
to
2:45 pm
Jazzercise
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
BEMER sessions & info night
Business
Jen Mason and her little books lead to big community impact
22 hours ago
When you walk into biblion (Greek for “little book”) and look around the store’s inventory of...
Keep loyal guests happy by staying in touch
23 hours ago
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of hearing a (brilliantly produced) radio show featuring a sales...
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...
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Blogs
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
4 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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