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Monday, May 13, 2024
What’s New
Laurel Ann Doty, passionate about the arts
Beebe residency program selected for national pilot project
Mary Anne Seiler, service reminder
Heart association presents top fundraiser awards
Beebe to host health fair at Georgetown CHEER May 18
Bayhealth combats COPD with community partners
Tunnell Companies donates $15,000 to MS Society
Xi Sigma chapter donates to therapeutic riding center
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosts constituent resource fair
Cape boys’ tennis ties for second at conference tournament
Delmarva Christian senior trio celebrated before Dover game
Cape boys’ volleyball celebrates seniors after DMA loss
Sussex Academy girls’ lax shows appreciation for teachers
News / Police
Teen charged in Lewes shooting
15 hours 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
1 day ago
After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have decided to table a proposal to revamp...
Biden expected to be in town beginning May 11
2 days ago
It appears President Joe Biden will be in town this weekend, beginning late Saturday, May 11. The...
Gray seal found shot near Fenwick Island
2 days ago
A juvenile gray seal found on the beach near Fenwick Island was shot by a firearm, officials from...
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Viewpoints
Many African American schools endure
By Ron MacArthur
3 days ago
In my last column, I wrote about the du Pont schools for African American students in a state where...
Generosity abounds in the Cape Region
3 days ago
Every weekend - and many weeknights too - here in the Cape Region, community events gather people...
The change range
3 days ago
A 50-ton gift from the sea
By Linda Sullivan Schulte
3 days ago
Living in a coastal community, surrounded by amazing natural beauty and unique creatures we see...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Jeffrey Allen Muncey, longtime trucker
2 days ago
Jeffrey Allen Muncey, known affectionately as “Jeff,” passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2024,...
Terry Lee Kauffman, Air Force retiree
2 days ago
Terry Lee Kauffman, 64, of Dover, passed over into heaven Monday evening, April 22, 2024, at Kent...
Thomas E. Schulte, enjoyed traveling
2 days ago
Thomas E. Schulte, 73, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, with his loving wife of 46...
Gregory L. Johnson, Army veteran
3 days ago
Gregory L. Johnson, 68, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 6, 2024. He...
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Sports
Cape girls’ lax completes undefeated regular season
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Fans had colorful umbrellas, the Archmere squad stood under a green canopy and the Tatnall Hornets...
Cape golf team finally wins a squeaker
By Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
The Cape golf team lost two matches this year and two matches last year by single-stroke margins...
Kids shine at surf-fishing tournament
By Eric Burnley
2 days ago
Old Inlet Bait and Tackle held its annual Spring Surf-Fishing Tournament May 4. In spite of less-...
Sea Colony hosts pro women’s open May 13-19
2 days ago
Sea Colony will host the 11th annual Vacasa Pro Women’s Open, a USTA Pro Circuit Event, May 13-19...
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A & E
Sea glass festival names guest speakers June 1-2
17 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day ago
The Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding center near Milton hosted its own version of the Kentucky...
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Cape Life
Milton Lions Club supports local causes
21 hours ago
At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speakers from Special Olympics Delaware....
Ground broken for Lewes library pavilion
By Bill Shull
21 hours ago
They were small shovels of dirt, but big steps toward the Lewes Public Library’s dream of an...
Dewey in Bloom takes root
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
The vision of Dewey in Bloom blossomed May 4, as volunteers met at the home of Dewey Beach Civic...
Elks entertain families at Easter party
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes held an Easter egg hunt and party for 41 children ages 12...
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Local Buzz
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...
Key Estate Planning Documents You Need
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
There are five estate planning documents you may need, regardless of your age, health, or wealth:...
Choosing a Beneficiary for Your IRA or 401(k)
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
Selecting beneficiaries for retirement benefits is different from choosing beneficiaries for other...
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...
NEW CLASS - Understanding Annuities at the Lewes Public Library - Sign Up Now! - May 16th
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. Planning for retirement can be daunting, with complexities that...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
“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...
The Screened Porch: A Must-Have for Some Buyers
Mike Kogler Team
The Screened Porch: A Must-Have for Some Buyers
Porches are very popular, but a...
Houses and Pets
Bill Cullin
Many real estate agents are animal lovers and have pets of our own, but we have all shared stories...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:45 am
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mahjong
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
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
3:00 pm
Rummikub
2:00 pm
to
2:45 pm
Jazzercise
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Anthony Fredericks
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Tuesday, May 14
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
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
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 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
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
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
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
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
Flipper Game
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Poker
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
7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:00 pm
CPR & AED training
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Top Chef of the Culinary Coast event
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
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
Business
Reverse mortgage funds can make a positive impact
19 hours ago
Reverse mortgages have been utilized by many individuals as a financial tool to enhance their...
Sussex youth philanthropy board names grant recipients
23 hours ago
The Delaware Community Foundation Sussex County Youth Philanthropy Board recently granted $25,500...
Baja Bob’s on Boardwalk shooting for Memorial Day opening
1 day ago
Standing in the middle of an arcade-to-restaurant renovation project along the Rehoboth Beach...
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market opens for season
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day ago
Brimming Horn Meadery near Milton held its first Mead, Merchants and Music festival May 5, bringing...
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Blogs
Women Rising
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
Cost of Living
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1 week 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
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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...
Earth Friendly Meals
2 weeks ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
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Dr. Bredbenner Receives 2024 American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute Scholarship
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JUST SOLD! Turnkey Condo Lewes: Easy Access to the Bike Trail
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Beautiful 4 BR, 3.5 BA Detached Home in Waterfront Community of River Bend!
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Rehoboth Beach tables committee structure discussion
Chris Flood
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After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have decided to table a proposal to revamp...