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Great Delaware Kite Festival canceled
Thursday, March 28, 2024
What’s New
Hearty in the Cause: Living History 1776 event set April 6-7
Consciousness and healing sessions set at HeartWish April 7
Painting sale proceeds to benefit Milton music and wind fest
Suzanne Marie Zeltman, devout Catholic
Delmarva Christian softball makes quick work of Auks 17-0
DMV on the Go to serve three Sussex locations
VIA selling 30+1 raffle tickets through April 15
‘Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines’ author talk set April 2
Cape district job fair looks to recruit local candidates
Can we build it?
Sussex Academy softball drops to 2-1 following loss to IR
Social Media Conference draws enthusiastic crowd
Sussex Academy soccer dominates Bulldogs
News / Police
Great Delaware Kite Festival canceled
2 hours ago
Due to the amount of rainfall and the conditions on the competition field, Cape Henlopen State Park...
Royal Farms hearings are postponed
By Ron MacArthur
2 hours ago
Scheduled public hearings for a conditional-use application for a Royal Farms convenience store at...
Voters defeat Cape referendum
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
Voters defeated the Cape Henlopen School District’s March 26 referendum by 661 votes, with an...
Water breaches dunes north of Indian River Inlet bridge
1 day ago
The left northbound lane of Route 1 near the Indian River Inlet bridge has been reopened, and both...
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Viewpoints
Lewes High School baseball, softball takes field in 1958
1 day ago
Major League Baseball teams will take the field across the country to kick off the 2024 season this...
Every path has its puddle
1 day ago
It’s been a rainy start to 2024, as evidenced by this boardwalk in the McCabe Nature Preserve near...
We the Veterans Day set at Leg Hall
By Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
2 days ago
Duty, honor, country. These are not just words, but a credo from the lifestyle military service...
March Madness
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Charles E. Smith Sr., veteran, meticulous mechanic
21 hours 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
22 hours 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...
J. Darrell Dukes, appreciated all things nautical
1 day ago
J. Darrell Dukes, 72, of Milton, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He...
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Sports
IR baseball uses big sixth to down Sussex Academy
By Aaron R. Mushrush
4 minutes 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
1 hour ago
A former Cape district student scored Sussex Academy’s first goal in the Seahawks’ 2-1 victory over...
Cape boys’ lax wakes up and holds back Tatnall 10-5
By Dave Frederick
1 hour ago
The Tatnall boys’ lacrosse team led Cape 3-0 in the first quarter of the March 27 matchup at...
Cape volleyball powers over Dover
By Dan Cook
3 hours ago
The Cape boys’ volleyball team’s experience propelled the Vikings past Dover 25-7, 25-7, 25-14...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Elwood Bishop to perform March 29 in Lewes
2 hours ago
Local favorite Elwood Bishop is set to take the stage at 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Bethany...
Top of The Pines cabaret to benefit Milton Theatre April 10
1 day ago
The Milton Theatre will present a night of literary and musical enchantment in collaboration with...
Georgetown Arts & Flowers honors student art show winners
1 day ago
Georgetown Arts & Flowers recently held a ceremony to honor the 2024 winners of its children’s...
Game show nights at Nassau Valley Vineyards continue April 6
1 day ago
Wine(d) Down Wednesdays will continue from 6 to 8 p.m., April 6 and April 17, at Nassau Valley...
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Cape Life
Lewes Senior Activity Center celebrates 4,000th member
By Aaron R. Mushrush
7 hours ago
Brenda Ferrante was simply looking to get out more in her new community when she learned about the...
Flood risks and insurance forum registration due April 1
17 hours ago
Delaware Sea Grant and partners will hold a 2024 Flood Insurance Forum called Fact Vs. Fiction:...
Reading the Gazette in Italy
19 hours ago
In September, a group of eight Delawareans had a fabulous two-week Globus Tour of Italy together....
Community Briefs 3/27/24
20 hours ago
Anywhere Leads recognizes Coldwell Banker Premier for excellence Coldwell Banker Premier has been...
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Local Buzz
Please Donate - April Showers for New Moms and Children
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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...
5 Steps to Prep Your Yard for Spring
Mike Kogler Team
5 Steps to Prep Your Yard for Spring
When spring arrives, days of enjoying your...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Events This Weekend in Delaware and Maryland
The Oldfather Group
The ownership, staff, and agents of the Oldfather Group are excited to wish everyone a very happy...
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...
3rd Annual RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - GOLD SPONSOR
Rally For Our First Responders
A BIG Thank you to our Friends at The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group for their GOLD Sponsorship of $1,000....
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
7:45 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
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
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
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Canasta
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
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
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Chess Club
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
Guided Spring Bulb tour
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Donald Miller
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Inaugural Casino Night
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Tap Dance Class
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Teen Movie Night
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
7:00 pm
Milton Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Penny Party
Friday, March 29
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
3:00 pm
AARP Tax-Aide prep help
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIB Tulip Sale
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
9:15 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
Easter Bunny Bonanza
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
Blessing of the Animals & Easter Egg Hunt
10:45 am
Dewey Egg Scoop
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
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
Business
302 The Local set to open soon outside Rehoboth Beach
4 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
17 hours 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
19 hours ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Spirits the weekend of March...
Keller Williams Realty names 2024 Agent Leadership Council
21 hours ago
Unlike traditional real estate companies in which a singular corporate office or broker owner makes...
Apply by April 7 for Backing Small Businesses grants
23 hours ago
The Milton Chamber of Commerce announced the application period is open for Backing Small...
Millman’s Appliances expands offerings with blem. outlet
1 day ago
Millman’s Appliances, a hometown source for top-quality appliances within the local community for...
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Blogs
The Pregnant Pause That Refreshes
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
Reading Scripture, I am struck by the word “Selah,” that appears sometimes during a psalm. Is “...
Sussex Success Story
4 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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Great Delaware Kite Festival canceled
1 hour ago
Due to the amount of rainfall and the conditions on the competition field, Cape Henlopen State Park...