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Thursday, May 2, 2024
What’s New
Robin's Nest Inn holds ribbon cutting with Milton chamber
Kathy Buschi art gallery sets open house May 4-5 in Milton
Sussex Preservation Coalition plants tree to celebrate Arbor Day
Granary set to break ground in summer
Coldwell Banker Premier welcomes Gina Nuzzo
Monica Rae Phillips, enjoyed crafting, gardening
Beach volleyball tournament serves up summer of 2024
Joshua Lee Young, great sense of humor
Grace Church holds Blessing of the Bikers
Fragrant florals flourish
Arbor Day puts focus on Lewes trees
Fred Best named Delaware Secondary Principal of the Year
Sussex Academy bucks Rams 23-11 in girls’ lax action
News / Police
DSP, Beebe issue urgent alert after overdose spike
By Bill Shull
54 minutes ago
Delaware State Police and Beebe Healthcare have issued an urgent alert after an unprecedented...
Man charged in Long Neck assault, resisting arrest
5 hours ago
A Millsboro man faces assault, resisting arrest and other charges after trying to take an officer’s...
Firefighters respond to blaze at Rehoboth Beach Plaza
1 day ago
Firefighters responded to Rehoboth Beach Plaza, also known as Baymart, for a blaze that broke out...
Lewes BPW approves electric rate hike
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works unanimously approved a 10.14% increase in electric rates at its...
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Viewpoints
Potentially prominent
By Jim Paterson
3 hours ago
Queen Anne’s Railroad connected Milton with big cities
1 day ago
In February 1885, the Delaware Legislature authorized the Queen Anne's Railroad, a Maryland...
Chancery Court opinion dealt blow to school segregation in 1950
By Ronald K.L. Collins
2 days ago
Anniversaries invite reflection. Hence, the upcoming 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board on May 17 ...
Crowd control
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Beverly Arleen Walsh, animal lover
22 hours ago
Beverly Arleen Walsh, 92, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in...
Jean Mary Masone, community leader
23 hours ago
Jean Mary Masone, 91, died peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2024, of natural causes in Lewes....
Shirley Ann Hudak, devout Catholic
1 day ago
Shirley Ann Hudak, 85, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024. Shirley...
Evelyn Irene Smith, dedicated volunteer
1 day ago
Evelyn Irene Smith, 96, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. Evelyn was born in...
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Sports
Cape boys’ volleyball bumps it up a notch, beats IR 3-1
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 hour ago
The weather isn’t the only thing heating up the Cape Region; the Cape boys’ volleyball team has now...
Cape soccer peaks offense to down Central 3-0
By Dan Cook
17 hours ago
The Cape girls’ soccer squad scored three goals in nine minutes en route to a 3-0 win over Sussex...
Cape boys’ lax beats Wilmington Friends 10-9 in overtime
By Dave Frederick
20 hours ago
It was sudden death in Alapocas-alakazam, aka Alapocas Run State Park, as the Cape boys’ lacrosse...
Polytech no-hits Delmarva Christian softball
By Aaron R. Mushrush
20 hours ago
Delmarva Christian softball is enduring its longest losing streak of the year after being no-hit by...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
The Fitzkee Brothers to perform May 3 in Milton
2 hours ago
Get ready for some amazing talent featuring incredible artists all summer long. The grand opening...
Acrylic painting for beginners series to start May 7
7 hours ago
Rehoboth Art League will host guest instructor Jan Crooker for a five-week course focusing on the...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opening day set May 7
8 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market will open for its 18th season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday,...
Freeman Arts Pavilion adds more summer shows
13 hours ago
Freeman Arts Pavilion announced the next round of performances for its 2024 summer concert series...
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Cape Life
Dr. Anis Saliba’s legacy honored with award
By Ted Pfirrmann
1 hour ago
The family of the late Dr. Anis Saliba was honored with a ceremony in recognition of his...
Kim Hoey Stevenson fundraiser set at Big Oyster May 21
2 hours ago
Friends of Kim Hoey Stevenson for Delaware Senate will host a fundraiser and family fun night from...
Laura St. Martin: runner, dancer, mom, larper, retired doctor
By Aaron R. Mushrush
4 hours ago
Have you heard the one about a retired doctor, historian, mom, live-action role player and art...
Rehoboth Elementary’s Madelyn Fischinskie feted
6 hours ago
Rehoboth Elementary’s Madelyn Fischinskie was recognized as the Sussex County fifth-grade poster...
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Local Buzz
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
527 N. Boardwalk, Unit 608
MLS: DESU2027018
ANOTHER LISTING SOLD @ The...
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...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Help Wanted - Delivery Driver
Cape Gazette
How to Choose the Right Amount and Types of Lighting
Bill Cullin
When decorating your home, one of the most important areas of focus should be the lighting....
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...
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
How Would You Pay for Long-Term Care?
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
How Would You Pay for Long-Term Care? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Lowering Taxes in Retirement: What You Might Be Missing - May 9th at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Managing Taxes in Retirement – Thursday, May 9 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm A no-obligation class is...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
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
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School workshop
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW Notable Books Discussion
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
2:30 pm
to
4:30 pm
Art Free Write
2:30 pm
to
4:30 pm
Oral History workshop
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
Night at the Museum program
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board meeting
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:30 pm
Convention of States veterans meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Day of Prayer in the Park
Friday, May 3
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
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
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
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
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
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
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Night
5:00 pm
Eastern Sussex Democrats dinner meeting
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
6:00 pm
Dinner & Movie Night
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, May 4
7:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Milton town-wide yard sale
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
KSI Car Show
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
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
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Water Family Fest & Native Plant Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence program
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Yoga for Millennials
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewes British Motorcar Show
11:00 am
Film screening & discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Parkinson’s Education & Wellness Expo
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Free Comic Book Day
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Nanticoke Indian Museum Heritage Day
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
20th Anniversary ESL Celebration & Multicultural Fair
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Concert Band show
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
4:00 pm
American Legion Tricky Tray Raffle
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
SDTR’s Kentucky Derby Day
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Sussex County Democratic Committee spring dinner
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Game Day
Business
Homesense filling andThat! location near Rehoboth
9 hours ago
Renovations are underway to turn the former andThat! store outside Rehoboth Beach into a Homesense...
Rehoboth Beach’s Atlantic Sands getting an exterior facelift
23 hours ago
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Sirocco team pulls off sweet win at chocolate crawl
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Ground broken for $60 million Nylon Capital Center
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Tower Hill Clubhouse wins Max+ Awards
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