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New Five Points roundabout partially open, says DelDOT
Friday, April 19, 2024
What’s New
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
Bomb threats target Rehoboth Beach bar
Scottie Scheffler wins second green jacket
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
News Briefs 4/19/24
1 hour ago
DAR tree planting near Ellendale set April 20 The Daughters of the American Revolution, Col. John...
Right to die bill passes House
15 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
18 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
19 hours ago
Shell We Bounce in Lewes is turning up the excitement this Earth Day with a special event starting...
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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
16 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
21 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
22 hours ago
Rose Lee Rickards peacefully passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family....
F. Terry Carmine, services set
22 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
3 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
3 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
11 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
13 hours ago
Sussex Academy’s high school theater performances of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson...
Photography workshop with Kevin Fleming set April 27
15 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
17 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
17 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
19 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
“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
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527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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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;...
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...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
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 (...
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...
Buying Bug Free
Bill Cullin
If your house is a typical one, there is probably some kind of small, leggy creature that makes its...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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...
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
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
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
LHS exhibit opening
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
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
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Living Histories program
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
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
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Poetry on Stage 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
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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
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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
21 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
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Sea Barre fitness opens second location
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(Am I a) Coastal Grandma?
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Tiny Bites, Big Hit
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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...