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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
What’s New
Future stars captured as faces along the fence
Carper can enhance legacy by delivering cleaner, cheaper fuel
Shepherd’s Office is on frontlines of poverty
Cape leaders should focus on academics, finances
CHEA supports Cape referendum
Small class sizes important at Cape
Don’t be a litterbug; clean up after yourself
More thoughts on tree removal
Some cheaper approaches
Vantage Point
Spoonie celebrated at annual birthday party
Forecast delays opening of roundabout near Five Points
Cape High students say ‘oui’ to Paris
News / Police
Democrats announce deal on hospital bill
By Melissa Steele
9 hours ago
Democratic leadership says it expects a bill aimed to rein in hospital costs will move through the...
Cannabis advocates: Don’t reschedule, deschedule
By Chris Flood
13 hours ago
Days removed from the Drug Enforcement Agency indicating that it will be rescheduling cannabis,...
Teen charged in Lewes shooting
1 day ago
A Maryland teen faces charges in connection with an October shooting in Lewes. Police responded to...
Rehoboth Beach tables committee structure discussion
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have decided to table a proposal to revamp...
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Viewpoints
Rendon is right choice for RD14
By Peter Schott
1 hour ago
I have resided in the 14th Representative District since its inception following the 2000 census....
School board candidates need to do better
By Doris P. Pierce
1 hour ago
A school board election should be an excitement just like higher official offices, but it isn’t. It...
Vote in school board elections
By Nancy Mercante
1 hour ago
The best-kept secret in Delaware is happening Tuesday, May 14. Eight school districts across the...
Coalition board urges legislators to act on inspector general bill
By Delaware Coalition for Open Government
57 minutes ago
On April 17 – by unanimous vote – the Senate Executive Committee released Senate Substitute 1 for...
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Obituaries
Shirley Ann Fort, longtime Tupperware dealer
11 hours ago
Shirley Ann Fort (née Bryan), 89, passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home in...
Laurel Ann Doty, passionate about the arts
14 hours ago
Laurel Ann (Whitaker) Doty, a resident of Millsboro, formerly of Rockaway, N.J., and East Patchogue...
Mary Anne Seiler, service reminder
15 hours ago
Mary Anne Seiler hung up her nurse's cap at 83 for the last time March 14, 2024, in Lewes. She was...
Jeffrey Allen Muncey, longtime trucker
3 days ago
Jeffrey Allen Muncey, known affectionately as “Jeff,” passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2024,...
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Sports
Cape boys’ lax falls to Archmere
11 hours ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team dropped its third game of the season May 9, falling 11-6 to Archmere...
Cape baseball beats Saint Mark’s 10-6 on Senior Day
By Aaron Mushrush
13 hours ago
A trio of seniors combined for nine of Cape’s 10 runs in its come-from-behind victory over Saint...
Delmarva Christian senior trio celebrated before Dover game
By Aaron R. Mushrush
16 hours ago
With the season winding down, Delmarva Christian baseball took time before its May 11 game against...
Cape boys’ tennis ties for second at conference tournament
By Dan Cook
16 hours ago
The Cape boys’ tennis team tied for second place with Indian River (eight points) behind winner...
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A & E
Sea glass festival names guest speakers June 1-2
1 day ago
Stories of beachcombing around the globe, the history and continued mystery of the Roosevelt Inlet...
Sale of original painting benefits Milton music and wind fest
1 day ago
Artist Bill Warrell announced the sale of “Conference of the Birds,” his original painting featured...
Women’s Fest brings visitors from near and far to Rehoboth
2 days ago
Guests from as far away as Massachusetts, Mississippi, Florida, California and Alaska were among...
SDTR supporters corral for Kentucky Derby watch party
By Ted Pfirrmann
2 days ago
The Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding center near Milton hosted its own version of the Kentucky...
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Cape Life
Amateur radio operators assist at Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
12 hours ago
Demonstrating their commitment to public service, Sussex Amateur Radio Emergency Service operators...
Beebe residency program selected for national pilot project
14 hours ago
Beebe Healthcare’s R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education announced its family medicine...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosts constituent resource fair
By Ted Pfirrmann
15 hours ago
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester held a free Constituent Resource Fair May 3 at the Lewes Senior...
Heart association presents top fundraiser awards
16 hours ago
The American Heart Association Delaware recently presented awards to the top three fundraising...
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Local Buzz
529 Plans. The Ins and Outs of Contributions and Withdrawals
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
How much can you contribute?To qualify as a 529 plan under federal rules, a state program must not...
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors Forbes ranked BEST IN STATE
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
Forbes Best in State award Chesapeake Wealth Advisors has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-...
Cosmetic Changes
Bill Cullin
When a home goes on the market, it should look great. Often there are improvements that must be...
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...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
Jeremy Lambert Named to Forbes Top 40 Advisors Under 40
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
FINANCIAL PLANNING'S TOP 40 ADVISORS UNDER 40 AWARD “Congratulations to Jeremy Lamber for being...
YOU ARE INVITED! ANNUAL GOLF OUTING!
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Restore
Annual Golf Outing for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Annual Golf Outing at Midland Golf...
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...
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Calendar of Events
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7:45 am
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
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11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:15 am
to
10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Daily Specials Day
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Bible study
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Homeschool Connection program
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, May 15
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
9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
9:30 am
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10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
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10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:45 am
to
4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
1:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Poker
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
4:30 pm
Pickleball clinic
4:30 pm
to
5:30 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library meeting
4:30 pm
Stay & Play with Friends
5:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Financial crimes and fraud prevention program
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:00 pm
CPR & AED training
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Top Chef of the Culinary Coast event
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
NAMI Family Support Group
6:30 pm
Convention of States meeting
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, May 16
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
10:00 am
AYCE Pancake Breakfast
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
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
Delaware Money School program
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
Invasive plants program
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
2:30 pm
to
4:30 pm
Art Free Write
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club meeting
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
RD 20 Democratic Committee meeting
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers Group
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Teen Movie Night
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
Bingo
Business
Reverse mortgage funds can make a positive impact
1 day ago
Reverse mortgages have been utilized by many individuals as a financial tool to enhance their...
Sussex youth philanthropy board names grant recipients
1 day ago
The Delaware Community Foundation Sussex County Youth Philanthropy Board recently granted $25,500...
Baja Bob’s on Boardwalk shooting for Memorial Day opening
2 days ago
Standing in the middle of an arcade-to-restaurant renovation project along the Rehoboth Beach...
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market opens for season
2 days ago
The Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market held its opening day May 5. Every Sunday from 12 to 3 p....
Accent on Travel event to focus on solo travelers May 14
2 days ago
Accent on Travel will host a special get-together for solo travelers at 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at...
Brimming Horn hosts Mead, Merchants and Music
2 days ago
Brimming Horn Meadery near Milton held its first Mead, Merchants and Music festival May 5, bringing...
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Blogs
Mr. Toad’s Latest Wild Ride
By Elise Seyfried
3 hours ago
For aficionados of Kenneth Grahame’s classic
The Wind in the Willows
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Women Rising
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1 week ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
Cost of Living
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It began innocently enough. I was surfing the 'net one day, when my board wiped out at an ad for a...
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
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2 weeks ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
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JUST SOLD: Quintessential South Rehoboth Beach Home: 1 Block to the Beach!!
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420,000.00
MOVE-IN READY IN ANTHEM! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home just 4...
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Democrats announce deal on hospital bill
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Democratic leadership says it expects a bill aimed to rein in hospital costs will move through the...