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Sunday, May 5, 2024
What’s New
U.S. Coast Guard station to welcome public for May 18 event
Lavender and Lambs Festival at Brittingham Farms set June 15
Sussex libraries to host children’s book festival May 18
WWII U-boat conflicts is May 12 author talk topic
Botanic gardens admission free with food donation May 12
Mispillion Art League sets 6x6 canvas pickup June 1-14
Author to discuss stories of ancient trees May 13
Free shredding event set May 10 in Rehoboth
Paws for Cause a barking success
Milton council to bring back all-way stops resolution
Doodles descend on Dewey, Rehoboth
Lots of broads enjoy great weather for Broadwalk in Rehoboth
Many happy returns – if you do it right
News / Police
State recreation council OKs Deauville Beach fee schedule
By Chris Flood
20 hours ago
A proposed fee schedule for Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach is headed to Delaware Department of...
Milton council set to seal deal on Granary special district
By Ryan Mavity
21 hours ago
Milton Town Council is set to formally begin the process of issuing general obligation bonds as...
Eagles making home in Fourth Street Preserve
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
“Here he is! See him?” said Scott Holt, pointing to a majestic bald eagle that swooped over his...
Police seek information on fatal hit-and-run near Harbeson
1 day ago
Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a fatal hit-...
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Viewpoints
HB 350 will hurt Sussex just as much as Beebe
By Dr. David Tam
2 days ago
When I came to Sussex County to be the president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, it was to serve and...
I didn’t know skimboarding with a winch was a thing
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
I don’t live close enough to the beach to be there every day, but I’m down there pretty often....
Farmers markets' benefits plentiful
2 days ago
This week’s spell of warm weather arrived just in time for the opening of the Cape Region’s many...
Emergency veterinarian services desperately needed
By Kim McKee
2 days ago
I was glad to see the editorial regarding the need for emergency veterinary care in the April 26...
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Obituaries
Diane Elizabeth Girton, longtime hairdresser
1 day ago
Diane Elizabeth Girton, 75, of Ocean View, formerly of Bethany Beach and Edgewater, Md., passed...
Richard Edward Garvey, veteran, Hercules retiree
1 day ago
Richard Edward Garvey, 86, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born July 10, 1937...
Mildred Ann Hudson, faithful Christian
1 day ago
Mildred Ann Hudson, 70, of Georgetown, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at...
Monica Rae Phillips, enjoyed crafting, gardening
2 days ago
Monica Rae (Hall) Phillips, 47, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was preceded in...
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Sports
The problems with the Marine Recreational Information Program
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
The Marine Recreational Information Program is the basis of all regulations made by federal and...
Tried and failed
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
On Tuesday, Tyrese Maxey scored 46 points in the Sixers’ overtime victory over the New York Knicks...
Long ball lifts Cape baseball over Polytech
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape baseball squad went yard three times in a 12-2 six-inning victory over Polytech May 2 at...
Athletes of the Week May 3
2 days ago
Ana-Lyatwice Gaston A Milford sophomore playing second singles, Lya had a big win April 26 at home...
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A & E
Lewes Garden Tour and market set June 15
17 hours ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau announced its 33rd annual Lewes Garden Tour will...
Juried watercolor show continues through May 30
1 day ago
The Delaware Watercolor Society will present a juried exhibition through Thursday, May 30, in the...
Documentary screenings and discussion set May 9
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will celebrate mothers by offering screenings of two documentaries...
Cape Artists to display work outside for sidewalk sale May 4
1 day ago
The Cape Artists Gallery will be participating in the town-wide sidewalk sale Saturday, May 4, at...
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Cape Life
Sussex Gardeners plant dogwood trees for Earth Day
22 hours ago
In observance of Earth Day, Sussex Gardeners donated and planted three dogwood trees on the grounds...
Making memories in Hawaii with the Gazette
23 hours ago
Cape Gazette readers Alan and Jen Pongratz recently had a wonderful time visiting Hawaii. Here they...
Pete the Cat to appear at Read Aloud family fun fest May 16
1 day ago
Read Aloud Delaware will host a free family fun festival from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at...
Humane Animal Partners honors volunteers
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Humane Animal Partners Rehoboth Beach honored its volunteers with a picnic at Cape Henlopen State...
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Local Buzz
Buying Bug Free
Bill Cullin
If your house is a typical one, there is probably some kind of small, leggy creature that makes its...
Six Simple Ways to Increase Home Efficiency
Mike Kogler Team
Six Simple Ways to Increase Home Efficiency
More and more people are looking for ways...
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
Morning Delivery Driver Wanted - Great Pay!!
Cape Gazette
Dog Houses
Bill Cullin
A family pet often represents a major challenge when a house is being marketed. Your family may...
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...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen.
The Henlopen: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
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...
Pickleball Might Be Your Favorite Activity in Your New Neighborhood
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
to
6:00 pm
Mead, Merchants & Music event
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
2:30 pm
Red Bird Legacy Foundation fundraiser
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, May 6
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
9:00 am
to
4:00 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
12:00 pm
Art Group
9:45 am
to
10:45 am
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Ocean Waves Quilt Guild meeting
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Seashore Needlepoint Guild meeting
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
11:00 am
AARP Georgetown Chapter meeting
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mahjong
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
2:00 pm
to
2:45 pm
Jazzercise
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Rummikub
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books
Tuesday, May 7
(All day)
American Red Cross lifeguard certification
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
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
to
12:00 pm
Feelings Rock program
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
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Science & Society talk
7:00 pm
Women’s Club of Milton bingo night
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Business
Heritage Inn & Suites to become Staybridge Suites
19 hours ago
After more than two decades on Route 1 at the midway point between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, the...
Community Bank Delaware donates $1,000 to La Esperanza
20 hours ago
Community Bank Delaware recently presented La Esperanza Inc. with a $1,000 donation in support of...
Bella Terra pro earns low-voltage landscape lighting certification
1 day ago
Bella Terra Landscape & Garden Center announced Alex Hambleton has demonstrated exceptional...
Kevin Short has learned to just do it
2 days ago
Kevin Short grew up in Georgetown playing guitar and piano. He also sang. Kevin describes...
The generosity of our beach eateries knows no bounds
2 days ago
The 10th annual Top Chef of the Culinary Coast event will take place Wednesday, May 15, at Ivy in...
Canvas event planning and decorating company launches
2 days ago
Based on their belief that every event and space is a blank canvas, two local women have launched a...
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Blogs
Cost of Living
By Elise Seyfried
5 days ago
It began innocently enough. I was surfing the 'net one day, when my board wiped out at an ad for a...
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
1 week ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
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Milton council to bring back all-way stops resolution
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The idea of creating all-way stops at two busy intersections in Milton is set to get another...