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Friday, April 19, 2024
What’s New
William Leroy Sullivan Sr., Baltimore City Police retiree
Freda G. Shank, avid gardener
Tommy Town to host Camp Hope fundraiser April 27
Rehoboth Beach man claims $1M Powerball prize
Jen Mason and her little books lead to big community impact
Bomb threats target Rehoboth Beach bar
Scottie Scheffler wins second green jacket
News Briefs 4/19/24
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
Belhaven back with fewer rooms, altered underground parking
News / Police
Right to die bill passes House
14 hours ago
A bill that would allow a terminally ill resident to legally terminate their life passed the House...
Funsters to highlight community nonprofit fundraiser April 21
17 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
18 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
22 hours ago
Fort Miles Museum will honor the men and women who secured the home front during World War II with...
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Viewpoints
Ospreys to Rehoboth fire station: Thank you for the free decor
By Chris Flood
1 hour 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
3 hours ago
Rehoboth needs to explain hire
3 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
3 hours 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
William Harold Gustafson, veteran, IRSC member
15 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
20 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
21 hours ago
Rose Lee Rickards peacefully passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family....
F. Terry Carmine, services set
21 hours ago
Frank “Terry” Carmine, 92, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, surrounded by his family....
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Sports
Lewes Little League parade is annual tradition
By Ron MacArthur
1 hour 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
2 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
2 hours 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
2 hours 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
In the market or garden, it’s time to pick peas
By Denise Clemons
1 hour 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
10 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
12 hours ago
Sussex Academy’s high school theater performances of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson...
Photography workshop with Kevin Fleming set April 27
14 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
Cape Odyssey of the Mind teams heading to world finals
By Ellen Driscoll
16 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
16 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
17 hours ago
Lewes Elementary students interested in the environment were awarded for their artistic efforts...
Johnson Orthodontics awards gift card to Beacon teacher
18 hours ago
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently surprised another local teacher with a $200 gift card as part of his...
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Local Buzz
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
“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...
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 (...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Cosmetic Changes
Bill Cullin
When a home goes on the market, it should look great. Often there are improvements that must be...
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...
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...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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
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
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
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
to
8:00 pm
Encore Chorale of Sussex County concert
7:00 pm
“The Wizarding World of Ballet” performance
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
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
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
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
10:30 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
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
Keep loyal guests happy by staying in touch
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Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of hearing a (brilliantly produced) radio show featuring a sales...
Greenhill Car Wash now open in Georgetown
15 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
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(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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Pine Haven park owner faces $800,000 in penalties
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