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Friday, March 29, 2024
What’s New
Anthony C. Mastromarino, gregarious man
Opening day is finally here
News Briefs 3/29/24
Preacher man Paulen wins four golds at national masters track meet
Cape girls’ track wins Cambridge Classic
The future of real estate starts now
Public encouraged to attend Lewes hearing
Amy Marasco is right for Lewes
Lewes planners: Build ‘road to nowhere’ in Henlopen Bluff
Cape Code Purple answers call to house homeless
DNREC proposes $115 annual pass for Deauville Beach
Lessons learned from failed vote
Voters defeat Cape referendum
News / Police
Silver Lake property owner told to remove dumped fill
By Chris Flood
6 minutes ago
A little more than a month ago, Sussex County issued a notice of violation to a property owner on...
Lewes approves FY 2025 budget
By Bill Shull
6 minutes ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council unanimously approved a $12.3 million balanced budget for fiscal year...
Legislative wrap-up
8 minutes ago
Signed into law • HB 15 with HA1 was signed into law by Gov. John Carney March 21 after...
Great Delaware Kite Festival canceled
15 hours ago
Due to the amount of rainfall and the conditions on the competition field, Cape Henlopen State Park...
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Viewpoints
Sussex storms are in my wheelhouse
6 minutes ago
Call me strange, but one of my favorite photography assignments is extreme weather. I guess I...
Tougher buffer
By Jim Paterson
1 hour ago
Lewes BPW response time appreciated
By Joe and Kelly Lynch
2 hours ago
As new residents of Lewes, we are still trying to get a handle on the local acronyms. However,...
Speak Out Against Hate stays on mission
By Patty Maloney and Allan Slan
3 hours ago
We have read with interest the very thoughtful piece written by Tom Brett about the meeting of the...
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Obituaries
Suzanne Marie Zeltman, devout Catholic
21 hours ago
Suzanne Marie Zeltman, 67, of Lewes, passed away Friday Dec. 8, 2023, after a five-week bout with...
Charles E. Smith Sr., veteran, meticulous mechanic
1 day ago
Charles E. Smith Sr. of Lewes passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, with his loving wife of 71 years...
Ronald David Jackson, veteran, retired custodian
1 day ago
Ronald David Jackson went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 25, 2024, after a hard-fought...
Genevieve Spry McGee, retired teacher
1 day ago
Genevieve Spry McGee, 100, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born...
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Sports
Athletes of the Week March 29
53 minutes ago
Lindsey D’Ambrogi The Corrigan Kid roams the attack zone for the Cape girls’ lacrosse team wearing...
Sussex Academy soccer dominates Bulldogs
By Aaron R. Mushrush
17 hours ago
Expectations remain high for the Sussex Academy girls’ soccer team following its 8-0 victory over...
IR baseball uses big sixth to down Sussex Academy
By Aaron R. Mushrush
17 hours ago
The Sussex Academy baseball team opened its 2024 season with a 26-6 victory over First State...
Sussex Academy slips by Beacon 2-1 as rivals clash in rain
By Aaron R. Mushrush
19 hours ago
A former Cape district student scored Sussex Academy’s first goal in the Seahawks’ 2-1 victory over...
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A & E
Easter traditions include flowers, bunnies and fabulous food
By Denise Clemons
1 hour ago
If you’re planning an Easter celebration this weekend, our local shops are well stocked with...
Cape Artists Gallery to remain open Friday evenings
9 hours ago
The Cape Artists Gallery will be offering a trial of extended open hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,...
Painting sale proceeds to benefit Milton music and wind fest
19 hours ago
Milton Arts Guild’s Inspired by a Song exhibit will continue through Tuesday, April 23, at 107...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Elwood Bishop to perform March 29 in Lewes
20 hours ago
Local favorite Elwood Bishop is set to take the stage at 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Bethany...
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Cape Life
Family Promise of Southern Delaware sets informational brunch April 6
13 hours ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware will host Here We Grow Again, its second annual informational...
Cape district job fair looks to recruit local candidates
By Ellen Driscoll
14 hours ago
Taking advantage of a no-student day, district officials held a job fair at Cape Henlopen High...
Hearty in the Cause: Living History 1776 event set April 6-7
15 hours ago
The Lewes Historical Society will host Hearty in the Cause: Living History 1776 from 10 a.m. to 4 p...
Consciousness and healing sessions set at HeartWish April 7
17 hours ago
HeartWish Healing Center will host a workshop followed by a healing circle with Andrew Schubauer,...
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Local Buzz
Delivery Driver Wanted!
Cape Gazette
H O P P Y E A S T E R from Bay Coast Realty
Bay Coast Realty
Bay Coast Realty wishes everyone a Happy Easter !
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
3 Outdoor Improvements That Could Increase Your Home's Value
Mike Kogler Team
3 Outdoor Improvements That Could Increase Your Home's Value
Deciding to put your...
Canadian Country Musician Zachary Lucky to Perform Live at Listening Booth with Justin Trawick April 12th
The Listening Booth
The Listening Booth is thrilled to announce the upcoming live performance by acclaimed Canadian...
SOLD at The HENLOPEN, LISTED by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, Exceeding Volume of Any Teams in Delaware!
Bill Cullin
Beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with 1340 square feet of living space and with...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
“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...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Happy Easter!
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This is a wonderful time to welcome Spring and enjoy our family, friends, and homes. We are here...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
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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
3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
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
3:00 pm
LIB Tulip Sale
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
LeBlast Dance Fitness
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
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
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 30
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIB Tulip Sale
9:30 am
to
11:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Historic Maull House tour
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
Blessing of the Animals & Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am
Easter Bunny Bonanza
10:45 am
Dewey Egg Scoop
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Teen Marvel Trivia
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 31
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Easter Brunch in The Lewes Room at Irish Eyes
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
Business
A Delaware family legacy for over 12 years
6 minutes ago
I first wrote about Pete's Steak Shop in 2012. After many exhaustive studies and fact-finding...
Social Media Conference draws enthusiastic crowd
16 hours ago
Delaware Technical Community College hosted its much-anticipated 10th annual Social Media...
DMV on the Go to serve three Sussex locations
21 hours ago
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced the DMV on the Go trailer season will begin...
302 The Local set to open soon outside Rehoboth Beach
22 hours ago
Sitting in a completely remodeled space, 302 The Local owner Chris Desch said he’s got three goals...
Sussex Realtors donate $1,000 to Redemption City
1 day ago
The Sussex County Association of Realtors announced Renee Parker as the recipient of the 2024 Good...
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
1 day ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Spirits the weekend of March...
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Blogs
The Pregnant Pause That Refreshes
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
Reading Scripture, I am struck by the word “Selah,” that appears sometimes during a psalm. Is “...
Sussex Success Story
5 days ago
There he is right beside the Citrus Blackberry Salad—our friend, Richard Ferrandino, a Sussex...
Gig Economics
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Lately I’ve been hearing more and more about the “gig economy.” At first I thought the term...
Christspiracy
2 weeks ago
From the maker of the groundbreaking films COWSPIRACY, WHAT THE HEALTH and SEASPIRACY, comes a bold...
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Bayhealth Foundation Hosts Speech Pathology Information Session
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Bayhealth Celebrates its Newest Graduates from its Clinical Pastoral Education Program
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DNREC proposes $115 annual pass for Deauville Beach
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With the countdown to Memorial Day officially on, Delaware State Parks officials outlined a...