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New Five Points roundabout partially open, says DelDOT
Friday, April 19, 2024
What’s New
Diana F. Riley, devoted Bethel Church member
Rachel Kathryn Oettel, made others laugh
New Five Points roundabout partially open, says DelDOT
William Leroy Sullivan Sr., Baltimore City Police retiree
Freda G. Shank, avid gardener
Rehoboth Beach man claims $1M Powerball prize
Tommy Town to host Camp Hope fundraiser April 27
Jen Mason and her little books lead to big community impact
Ospreys to Rehoboth fire station: Thank you for the free decor
Lewes artist visits White House
Pine Haven park owner faces $800,000 in penalties
Milton planners table final approval of McDonald’s site plan
Cape superintendent: District in desperation mode
News / Police
Bomb threats target Rehoboth Beach bar
By Melissa Steele
1 hour ago
Two separate bomb threats to a Rehoboth Beach bar since the beginning of April turned out to be...
Belhaven back with fewer rooms, altered underground parking
By Chris Flood
1 hour ago
It’s been about 10 months since the developers of the proposed Belhaven Hotel were last before the...
News Briefs 4/19/24
2 hours ago
DAR tree planting near Ellendale set April 20 The Daughters of the American Revolution, Col. John...
Right to die bill passes House
16 hours ago
A bill that would allow a terminally ill resident to legally terminate their life passed the House...
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Viewpoints
Lightening the load
By Jim Paterson
4 hours ago
Rehoboth needs to explain hire
4 hours 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
4 hours ago
DelDOT’s plan for Kings Highway has unleashed a vibrant exchange of views on the pages of the Cape...
Builders must contribute to schools
By Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer
5 hours ago
No doubt that Sussex County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Delaware. All one has to do...
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Obituaries
William Harold Gustafson, veteran, IRSC member
17 hours ago
William “Gus” Harold Gustafson, 83, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born...
Robert E. Hartley, June Jam co-founder
22 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
23 hours ago
Rose Lee Rickards peacefully passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family....
F. Terry Carmine, services set
23 hours ago
Frank “Terry” Carmine, 92, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, surrounded by his family....
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Sports
Scottie Scheffler wins second green jacket
By Sumner Spence
2 hours ago
On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler was able to pull away from the field to win the Masters by four shots...
Lewes Little League parade is annual tradition
By Ron MacArthur
2 hours ago
The streets of downtown Lewes were filled with members of the Lewes Little League April 13 during...
Athletes of the Week April 19
By Dave Frederick
3 hours 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
4 hours ago
Not a fan - I am the guy who has never left high school sports since I walked into freshman...
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A & E
In the market or garden, it’s time to pick peas
By Denise Clemons
2 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
12 hours 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
14 hours ago
Sussex Academy’s high school theater performances of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson...
Photography workshop with Kevin Fleming set April 27
16 hours ago
Acclaimed photographer Kevin Fleming will lead a photography workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...
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Cape Life
Schofield brings Hawaiian canoe culture to area
By Ron MacArthur
3 hours ago
David Schofield has brought a bit of Hawaiian culture to the Cape Region. In 2021, Schofield moved...
Cape Odyssey of the Mind teams heading to world finals
By Ellen Driscoll
18 hours 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
18 hours ago
Lori Oakley, a wellness coach at Tools 4 Better Living, will be offering free eight-minute Bemer...
Lewes Elementary students color for a cause
By Ellen Driscoll
18 hours ago
Lewes Elementary students interested in the environment were awarded for their artistic efforts...
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Local Buzz
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Why You May Not Want to Skip a Home Inspection
Mike Kogler Team
Why You May Not Want to Skip a Home Inspection
In today’s competitive real estate...
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%...
Help Wanted - Delivery Driver
Cape Gazette
Unit 609 SOLD, LISTED by Bill Cullin, #1 Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, The Premier Oceanfront Building In Rehoboth! Closed at: $1,625,000. Visit: TheHenlopen.com, on the first page of Google!
Bill Cullin
I have sold more units than any other agent or team combined in Delaware. I am not part of a team;...
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 (...
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...
Retirement Bootcamp Last Class at the Lewes Public Library on April 25th!
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
MAKE 2024 YOUR BEST YEAR OF RETIREMENT YET InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be starting its...
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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
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
9:15 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
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
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
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
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
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
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Colorín Colorado storytime
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Health & Wellness Fair
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
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Foreign Language conversation group
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
St. Cecilia Music Guild concert
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
2:00 pm
“The Wizarding World of Ballet” performance
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
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2 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
17 hours 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
20 hours 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
22 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
22 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
1 day ago
Sea Barre recently opened its second location, which also happens to be the first fitness studio in...
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Blogs
Black Swans
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Tempeh Time
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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?
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
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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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New Five Points roundabout partially open, says DelDOT
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The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road...