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Friday, April 19, 2024
What’s New
Cape Artists Gallery open to evening visitors April 19
‘Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical’ continues April 19-20
Right to die bill passes House
Photography workshop with Kevin Fleming set April 27
Lewes Base Ball Club home opener is April 21
William Harold Gustafson, veteran, IRSC member
Greenhill Car Wash now open in Georgetown
Free eight minute rejuvenation sessions set April 22
Milton Little League celebrates opening day
Cape Odyssey of the Mind teams heading to world finals
Silver spring
Lewes Elementary students color for a cause
Baja Bob’s slated for south end of Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
News / Police
Funsters to highlight community nonprofit fundraiser April 21
8 hours ago
The Funsters, a longtime Cape Region favorite musical group, will perform with three other local...
Shell We Bounce celebrates solar panels with Earth Day event
9 hours ago
Shell We Bounce in Lewes is turning up the excitement this Earth Day with a special event starting...
Fort Miles Museum to host Delaware Defense Day April 20
13 hours ago
Fort Miles Museum will honor the men and women who secured the home front during World War II with...
Race for Open Space steps off April 20 in Lewes
1 day ago
The Greater Lewes Foundation Open Space Alliance campaign team and the Seashore Striders will host...
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Viewpoints
Rehoboth lighthouse razed, rebuilt in 1996
2 days ago
The Cape Henlopen Lighthouse replica in the center of the Rehoboth Avenue roundabout has...
Volunteering is good for the soul
By Connie Benko
2 days ago
Thousands of Delawareans engage in formal or informal volunteer activities every day, providing...
Buffer stuffer
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Short-term rental tax bill needs to be rewritten
By Carol J. Warren
2 days ago
The pending House Bill 168 for collecting tax on short-term rentals is so badly written it needs to...
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Obituaries
Robert E. Hartley, June Jam co-founder
11 hours ago
Robert (Bob) E. Hartley passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born April 20, 1955...
Rose Lee Rickards, dedicated, hardworking woman
11 hours ago
Rose Lee Rickards peacefully passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family....
F. Terry Carmine, services set
12 hours ago
Frank “Terry” Carmine, 92, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, surrounded by his family....
Barbara Mary Butta, active in community
1 day ago
Barbara “Barbs” Mary Butta, 66, passed away at her home in Rehoboth Beach Monday, April 15, 2024, ...
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Sports
IR volleyball grounds Seahawks 3-0 in Henlopen South play
By Aaron R. Mushrush
10 hours ago
The Sussex Academy boys’ volleyball team started fast in its home match against Henlopen South...
Sussex Academy serves up a 4-1 victory over Cape
By Aaron R. Mushrush
10 hours ago
The girls' tennis teams at Sussex Academy and Cape came into their April 15 match in Georgetown...
Cape baseball handles the Dogs 10-0
By Dan Cook
13 hours ago
The Cape baseball team plated nine runs in the second inning en route to a 10-0 six-inning shutout...
Cape volleyball downs the Eagles 3-0
By Dan Cook
13 hours ago
The Cape boys’ volleyball team moved to 7-1 on the season with a 25-12, 25-17, 25-22 victory over...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Decade80 to perform April 19 in Rehoboth Beach and April 20 in Dewey Beach
10 hours ago
Don’t miss Decade80 this weekend at these two popular hangouts. The weekend starts off for the band...
Harry K Foundation hosts second annual Chocolate Crawl
By Ted Pfirrmann
1 day ago
The Harry K Foundation’s second annual Chocolate Crawl turned downtown Rehoboth Beach into a hub of...
Fay Jacobs to sign ‘Big Girls Don’t Fry’ April 26 at convention center
1 day ago
Humorist and author Fay Jacobs is back to make people laugh just when everyone needs it. To...
Fest Art exhibition to open April 26 at CAMP Rehoboth
1 day ago
CAMP Rehoboth’s Fest Art 2024 will open Friday, April 26, with an artists’ reception set for 2 to 4...
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Cape Life
Johnson Orthodontics awards gift card to Beacon teacher
9 hours ago
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently surprised another local teacher with a $200 gift card as part of his...
CIB assists local community with drainfield conversion project
13 hours ago
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, with support from the state’s Community Water Quality...
Milton Community Foundation donates $4,900 to Cape High
15 hours ago
The legacy of Milton native and three-term school board member Noble Prettyman continues through...
Rehoboth Elementary students solve engineering problems
By Ellen Driscoll
15 hours ago
In place of the traditional science fair platform, Rehoboth Elementary fifth-graders piloted a new...
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Local Buzz
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
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...
Help Wanted - Delivery Driver
Cape Gazette
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...
Tavel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
Taking It With You
Bill Cullin
Before you list your home for sale, take a careful look around. Are there some items you will want...
“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...
Events This Weekend in Delaware and Maryland
The Oldfather Group
As we rapidly continue our journey toward Memorial Day Weekend and the beginning of the busy summer...
Journos with Walt Lafty Rock the Listening Booth April 20th
The Listening Booth
The Listening Booth is thrilled to announce the upcoming live performance by local duo Journos (...
Investors Beware: This Surtax Is Creeping Up on You
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
Investors Beware: This Surtax Is Creeping Up on You High-income taxpayers are subject to a 3.8%...
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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
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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
9:15 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
11:30 pm
Baby Friday
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
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
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
to
11:30 am
Colorín Colorado storytime
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Health & Wellness Fair
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
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
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
“The Wizarding World of Ballet” performance
2:00 pm
St. Cecilia Music Guild concert
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
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
Business
Lewes Gourmet and Puzzles earn B Corp certification
11 hours 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
11 hours 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
17 hours ago
Sea Barre recently opened its second location, which also happens to be the first fitness studio in...
Paradise Grill donates to Sussex Consortium
1 day ago
Paradise Grill in Long Neck donated $1,372 raised at its annual Family Fun Day to Sussex Consortium...
Lewes-area home sales on increase
1 day ago
A real estate market analysis for 2023 completed by The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group in Lewes shows the...
SkeeterStrong Foundation, Paradise Companies donate to Ennis family
1 day ago
The SkeeterStrong Foundation and Paradise Companies teamed up to donate more than $7,000 to the...
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Blogs
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Here is an E-meal to power you through these gorgeous spring days. In our second class of this...
(Am I a) Coastal Grandma?
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I’m not generally a trend-setter; instead, I’m usually a trend-ender (the second I hop on board,...
Tiny Bites, Big Hit
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These tiny OAT BITES were a big hit in our first E-MEALS FOR EVERYONE class at the Osher Institute...
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28 BAY BREEZE DR-BAY BREEZE ESTATES-LEWES
Lewes
700,000.00
28 Bay Breeze Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 ~ Come see this beautiful home, located in the popular...
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3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - Fat Vinny’s Food Truck
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Dine and Donate at Bethany Blues this May
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Exciting opportunity to live in Georgetown in this charming home!
Active Adults Realty®
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
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OPEN HOUSE-SAT-4/20-10AM-12PM-11 SPINNING WHEEL LANE~COLONIAL EAST~REHOBOTH BEACH
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Move-in ready home close to Lewes and Rehoboth Beaches
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3 Beebe Drive, Lewes, DE | Beautiful, spacious home nestled in the woods!
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Newly Listed: 2 Inlet Pl Lewes, DE | Bay Breeze Estates
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Newly Listed: 40 Blackpool Rd Rehoboth Beach, DE | Rehoboth Beach Yacht And CC
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Newly Listed: 21 Foxwood Ct Lewes, DE | Lochwood
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JUST SOLD: Quintessential South Rehoboth Beach Home: 1 Block to the Beach!!
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Eagle Crest Concert Series kicks off Summer 2024! Continuing the Legacy of Live Music at Hudson Fields! Locals Supporting Locals
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Bayhealth to Host Free Skin Screenings in May
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115 CAITLINS WAY #221~VILLAGES AT MILLWOOD~MILLSBORO
Millsboro
299,900.00
115 Cailins Way #221, Millsboro, DE 19966 ~ Villages at Millwood ~ Tired of waiting for new...
The Julie Gritton Team
904 N BAY SHORE DRIVE-BROADKILL BEACH-MILTON
Milton
999,900.00
904 N Bay Shore Drive, Milton, DE 19968 - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION WALKING DISTANCE TO...
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COASTAL DREAMING IN SLAUGHTER BEACH
Milford
1,750,000.00
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Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
33585 Windswept Dr #7302, Millsboro, DE | Move-in...
Millsboro
312,000.00
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569 BAY AVENUE~SLAUGHTER BEACH
Milford
1,695,000.00
569 Bay Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 ~ Waterfront living on the Delaware Bay where this custom, luxury...
The Julie Gritton Team
3BR Home w/NO HOA! Situated on 5.01 acres with a .25...
Georgetown
799,000.00
NEW LISTING! // 20643 Gravel Hill Road, Georgetown, DE - for sale by Michael Dominguez, REALTOR...
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Bay Front in Indian Beach! Unparalleled Views!
Rehoboth Beach
3,500,000.00
Unparalleled views can be enjoyed from almost every angle of this stunning, custom-built bayfront...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
1506 N BAY SHORE DR-BROADKILL BEACH-MILTON
Milton
1,450,000.00
1506 N Bay Shore Drive, Milton, DE 19968 ~ Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of...
The Julie Gritton Team
24 Cinder Way Unit #37, Georgetown, DE | Exciting...
Georgetown
349,900.00
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Rehoboth Beach
925,000.00
Welcome to Your Personal Oasis in Sawgrass South! 35507 Bonaire Drive | Rehoboth Beach 5 Bedrooms...
Barrows and Associates, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
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Right to die bill passes House
9 hours ago
A bill that would allow a terminally ill resident to legally terminate their life passed the House...