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Saturday, April 27, 2024
What’s New
Assemblage art workshop set at RAL May 4
Police arrest Milton pair for guns, drugs
Milton town-wide yard sale set May 4
Kathleen M. Whitman, PNC retiree
Offense is king
Crime and punishment in early days of Lewes is May 2 topic
Dewey police seek vehicle that crashed into light pole, fled scene
Police investigating Millsboro fatal crash
Cape golf team splits more matches
Be careful when fishing alone
Race to save Fourth Street Preserve
Get the down-low on risotto
Athletes of the Week April 26
News / Police
Milton plans path forward on affordable housing
By Ryan Mavity
12 hours ago
As it looks to develop policy around affordable housing, a Milton ad hoc committee has begun its...
Family Promise works to prevent homelessness
By Ron MacArthur
12 hours ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware had its second annual informational brunch April 6 at American...
Notable demos in Rehoboth Beach completed
By Chris Flood
14 hours ago
The demolitions of two notable buildings in Rehoboth Beach have been completed. Beginning with the...
Huxtable-backed bills clear Senate
By Melissa Steele
15 hours ago
Two affordable housing bills, sponsored by Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, have cleared the Senate and...
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Viewpoints
Du Pont Experiment includes African American schools
By Ron MacArthur
19 hours ago
It’s a chapter of county history that needs to be told and retold so we never forget how terrible...
More emergency vet services needed
21 hours ago
We recently reported that Rehoboth Beach Animal Hospital is offering urgent care for pets during...
Power struggle
By Jim Paterson
21 hours ago
Race for Open Space a success
By Jim Ford
22 hours ago
Our thanks go out to so many participants who helped make the inaugural Race for Open Space an...
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Obituaries
Bettye Dillon Thompson, loved her family
15 hours ago
Bettye Dillon Thompson passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home in Rehoboth...
Helen Gates, services set
1 day ago
Helen “Wini” Gates, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, April 9, 2024,...
Russel Lenz, services set
1 day ago
Russel "Britt" Lenz of Lewes passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 23, 1944, in...
George E. Brown III, Army veteran
1 day ago
George E. Brown III, 76, of Lewes, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug...
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Sports
Sports landscape will change with a third middle school
By Dave Frederick
21 hours ago
Flux capacitor - Let’s go back to the future. The Frederick Thomas Middle School in Lewes will open...
Cape girls win inaugural Robert Neylan Relays
By Tim Bamforth
21 hours ago
The inaugural Robert Neylan Relays, formerly the Dover Relays, was held April 19 in Dover with a...
Mako Swim Club shines in Florida
1 day ago
Mako Swim Club, a competitive USA Swim Team from Harbeson, sent 13 swimmers to compete at the...
Bennett Brumbley, a teenage runner and wrestler, wins Oy Vey 5K
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The 10th annual Oy Vey 5K, staged April 21 at Seaside Jewish Community Center in Rehoboth Beach,...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Rhett Miller to perform April 26 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Enjoy a night out with Rhett Miller, an Old 97’s frontman and solo artist, from 9 to 11 p.m.,...
Healthy oceans will be environmental series topic May 1
1 day ago
The Lewes Public Library and environmental nonprofit the Nature Generation will debut a new online...
ESL program sets multicultural festival May 4
1 day ago
The Community English as a Second Language Program hosted by Lutheran Church of Our Savior is...
Rocking the Docks adds Hudson Fields shows July 26, Aug. 3
1 day ago
Rocking The Docks announced two concerted for inaugural Eagle Crest Concert Series at Hudson Fields...
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Cape Life
Rainbow fence is a place to remember pets
By Bill Shull
11 hours ago
Kat Riley and Rose Moorehead lost their dog Josie back in September. They wanted to find a way to...
Microgreens farmers speak to Milton Garden Club
19 hours ago
At their March 21 meeting, Milton Garden Club members hosted guest speakers Jason and Cherlyn Minto...
Lewes Historical Society holds Cannonball House Careen
By Bill Shull
19 hours ago
The Lewes Historical Society held its second annual Cannonball House Careen April 20 to raise money...
Milton High Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion
1 day ago
Milton Class of 1964 held their 60th High School class reunion April 6 at Irish Eyes Milton. Class...
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Local Buzz
Thinking of re-roofing?
Bill Cullin
Should You Replace Your Roof? While it’s certainly one of the most important parts of your home—...
Delaware Athletics Ticket Packages
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
2024 Football season ticket memberships are on sale! Football Season Ticket Membership From...
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
Working With A Real Estate Agent
Bill Cullin
It is not unusual for homeowners to yield to the temptation to try to sell their own home. It seems...
TheHenlopen.com, the Premier Website for Sales and Rentals
Bill Cullin
Bill Cullin, Top Selling realtor at The Henlopen, exceeding all teams and agents in Delaware. The...
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors Forbes ranked BEST IN STATE
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
Forbes Best in State award Chesapeake Wealth Advisors has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-...
Delaware, CAA Releases 2024 Football Schedule
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware and the Coastal Athletic Association have announced the...
Delaware Athletics Spring Gameday Experiences & Promotions
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
Baseball- https://bluehens.com/sports/2023/1/23/base-promotion Softball- https://bluehens.com/...
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...
Balancing Work and Family
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
At one time, the typical American family looked like this: a breadwinner father who commuted a...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring Fling
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Health & Wealth panel discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Camp Hope fundraiser
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
American Legion Family Day
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Poetry on Stage program
5:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
Rock & Roll Party fundraiser
Sunday, April 28
8:30 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Open Garden Day
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Southern Delaware Kidney Walk
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
2:00 pm
Human Trafficking presentation
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, April 29
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
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
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
12:00 pm
Art Group
9:45 am
to
10:45 am
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mahjong
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
2:00 pm
to
2:45 pm
Jazzercise
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Rummikub
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
CHSD Board Members Meet & Greet
Business
Avoiding the ‘same-old-same-old’ day after day
19 hours ago
The restaurant business is all about branding. We hear “1776” and we think of steaks and brûlée’d...
Joy Ferguson overcomes challenges to build business
21 hours ago
When asked what she does for a living, fitness trainer and owner of BUILT Joy Ferguson says she’s...
Garrison Homes donates $10,000 to therapeutic riding center
1 day ago
Thanks to generous support from Garrison Homes, more children and adults with disabilities will be...
Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Runway 2024 is a rousing success
1 day ago
In an exciting display of community and fashion, Rehoboth Beach Main Street hosted its highly...
Jurassic Park-ing
2 days ago
The dinosaurs have arrived. Nick’s Mini Golf is in the process of converting the old Capital One...
Lewes Historical Society cuts ribbon on antique store
2 days ago
Lewes Historical Society cut the ribbon April 12 on its new antiques store at the society’s complex...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
4 days ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
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Tempeh Time
2 weeks ago
Here is an E-meal to power you through these gorgeous spring days. In our second class of this...
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