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Thursday, March 28, 2024
What’s New
Consciousness and healing sessions set at HeartWish April 7
Sussex Academy soccer dominates Bulldogs
IR baseball uses big sixth to down Sussex Academy
Sussex Academy slips by Beacon 2-1 as rivals clash in rain
Painting sale proceeds to benefit Milton music and wind fest
Cape boys’ lax wakes up and holds back Tatnall 10-5
Suzanne Marie Zeltman, devout Catholic
Delmarva Christian softball makes quick work of Auks 17-0
Social Media Conference draws enthusiastic crowd
Royal Farms hearings are postponed
Elwood Bishop to perform March 29 in Lewes
Sussex Family YMCA swimmers shine at districts
302 The Local set to open soon outside Rehoboth Beach
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
19 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
20 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
22 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
22 hours ago
J. Darrell Dukes, 72, of Milton, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He...
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Sports
Cape volleyball powers over Dover
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
The Cape boys’ volleyball team’s experience propelled the Vikings past Dover 25-7, 25-7, 25-14...
Cape baseball shuts out CR 7-0
By Dan Cook
2 hours ago
Cape junior pitcher Brad Marks picked up his second win of the season in a 7-0 victory over Caesar...
Royals baseball takes apart Christiana 11-0
By Dan Cook
19 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
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ lacrosse team roared like a lion March 26 at Champions Stadium, coming out hot on a...
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A & E
Top of The Pines cabaret to benefit Milton Theatre April 10
23 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
VIA selling 30+1 raffle tickets through April 15
3 hours ago
The Village Improvement Association is sponsoring a 30+1 raffle with drawings to be held each day...
‘Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines’ author talk set April 2
5 hours ago
Dr. Nicholas Money will join the Lewes Public Library’s Science and Society lecture series for an...
Lewes Senior Activity Center celebrates 4,000th member
By Aaron R. Mushrush
5 hours ago
Brenda Ferrante was simply looking to get out more in her new community when she learned about the...
Flood risks and insurance forum registration due April 1
15 hours ago
Delaware Sea Grant and partners will hold a 2024 Flood Insurance Forum called Fact Vs. Fiction:...
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Local Buzz
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
What is "H.O."?
Bill Cullin
You can probably guess - H.O. means "home odors". Be careful of odors in your home. If your family...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
5 Steps to Prep Your Yard for Spring
Mike Kogler Team
5 Steps to Prep Your Yard for Spring
When spring arrives, days of enjoying your...
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....
CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDORS!
Cape Gazette
CALLING ALL ARTISAN VENDORS! Are you a crafter, maker or artist with work to sell? Join us as...
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...
“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
Today
7:45 am
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Canasta
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Chess Club
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
Guided Spring Bulb tour
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Tap Dance Class
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Donald Miller
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Inaugural Casino Night
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Teen Movie Night
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
7:00 pm
Milton Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Penny Party
Friday, March 29
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
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
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
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIB Tulip Sale
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
11:00 am
Great Delaware Kite Festival
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
Historic Maull House tour
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
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
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2:00 pm
Teen Marvel Trivia
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Business
DMV on the Go to serve three Sussex locations
1 hour ago
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced the DMV on the Go trailer season will begin...
Sussex Realtors donate $1,000 to Redemption City
15 hours 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
17 hours 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
19 hours 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
21 hours ago
The Milton Chamber of Commerce announced the application period is open for Backing Small...
Millman’s Appliances expands offerings with blem. outlet
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Millman’s Appliances, a hometown source for top-quality appliances within the local community for...
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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
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Lately I’ve been hearing more and more about the “gig economy.” At first I thought the term...
Christspiracy
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From the maker of the groundbreaking films COWSPIRACY, WHAT THE HEALTH and SEASPIRACY, comes a bold...
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Royal Farms hearings are postponed
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