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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
What’s New
Susan Kaye Voorhees, kind, generous woman
William F. Horn, successful architect
Cape math students inducted into Mu Alpha Theta chapter
Lincoln man faces charges after threatening co-worker
Beach bingo fundraiser to benefit Miriam’s Table Feb. 28
Governor proclaims RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month
Mariner students, Milton kindergarteners partner for zoology presentations
Timothy Patrick Murphy, Boeing retiree
Lewes Art Gallery opens with ribbon cutting
Cape Gazette readers pedal to Dalí’s doorstep
Ripples frozen in time
Patti Grimes stepping aside at Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
Back the Blue honors memory of Cpl. Matthew ‘Ty’ Snook
News / Police
Police investigate Millsboro shooting
1 day ago
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Dupont Boulevard near...
Frozen bay creates challenges for Cape May-Lewes Ferry
By Nick Roth
1 day ago
The extreme cold has not been kind to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, as the Delaware River and Bay...
Spoils from canal dredging to benefit two area projects
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
If everything goes as planned, the much-anticipated dredging of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal will take...
Joint Finance Committee hearings begin
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Joint Finance Committee hearings on the governor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget began Feb. 3...
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Viewpoints
Belltown predates Civil War
23 hours ago
Belltown’s history dates back to the Civil War era, when African-Americans established their own...
Sussex Housing Group supports Cool Spring Crossing
By Susan M. Davis
1 day ago
Sussex Housing Group, a membership of more than 80 organizations and more than 200 individuals,...
Heat seeking
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Medical aid in dying and the story of Job
By Jon Reddick
1 day ago
There’s an old joke about an older boy who tricks his younger brother into trading his dime for a...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Sandra L. Purdy, beloved wife, mother
22 hours ago
Sandra L. Purdy, 69, of Lewes, passed away suddenly Friday Feb. 6, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in...
Frank E. Manning Jr., lived a full life
1 day ago
Frank E. Manning Jr., 81, of Lewes, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.Born and raised...
Jeffrey D. Penn, man of deep faith
1 day ago
Jeffrey D. Penn, 85, of Millsboro, left this earth Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, to be with the Lord...
Linda Lou Wilson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother
2 days ago
Linda Lou (Mitchell) Wilson, 74, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Born July 14, 1951, in...
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Sports
Young athletes bring magic moments to sports competitions
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Sportsmanship and graciousness - I spoke to Lake Forest’s Jerusalem Howard two years ago and just...
Delmarva Christian wins 10th game on Senior Night
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
Cupid isn’t the only one playing matchmaker in February, as the shortest month of the year is also...
Trio of seniors honored before Royals vanquish Dragons
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
The Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball team played its final home game of the regular season Feb...
Vikings, Seahawks swimmers crowned conference champs
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The 2026 Henlopen Conference Championship swim meet was a repeat of 2025, as the Cape boys and the...
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A & E
Bookends
2 days ago
A heron, framed by World War II observation towers, explores Gordons Pond in an image taken by...
Lewes artist’s work on display in Massachusetts
2 days ago
A piece by Lewes artist Theresa Kehrer is on display in Visual Voice, an international juried...
Coastal Camera Club to host virtual beach bash Feb. 28
3 days ago
Coastal Camera Club will host its sixth annual Virtual Beach Bash Saturday, Feb. 28. This free Zoom...
Lewes venue showcases upstate high school musicians
3 days ago
The William Penn High School Garage Band from New Castle took the stage at The Room at Cedar Grove...
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Cape Life
Milford Korean War veteran added to Peace Memorial Wall of Fame
8 hours ago
The name of Charles Garrod, a 92-year-old Milford resident who served in the Korean War from July...
DNREC summer internship applications due Feb. 16
20 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is again offering full-time...
Zwaanendael Club awards scholarship to first-year nursing student
1 day ago
The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club sponsors a scholarship annually for a nursing student who has...
Bayhealth adds experienced pediatric care provider
1 day ago
Bayhealth recently welcomed Lindie Garrett, CPNP, to its pediatrics team. A board-certified...
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Local Buzz
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
Soundbath & Reiki Experience . February 15 , 4 pm
Hiatus 24
Step into a serene space for a 75-minute group experience designed to realign your energy and quiet...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
Grow Your Business in 2026 with Spring Home & Garden
Cape Gazette
Homeowners across the Cape Region are gearing up for spring projects - make sure they find your...
Taxes in Transition - Retirement & Relocation Class at the Lewes Library 2/17
Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments
The Delaware Money School will host an educational workshop titled “Taxes in Transition – Smart...
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...
Your Coastal Delaware Wedding Guide is Here!
Cape Gazette
Created by the Cape Gazette, Weddings 2026 offers essential planning tools, vendor resources, and...
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....
SOLD! UNIT 613 @ THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
Hot Yoga & Mat Pilates intro week for $49
Hiatus 24
Unlimited Classes for 1 Week – Only $49! Ready to kickstart your Wellness Journey or dive back...
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Calendar of Events
Today
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Stitch craft group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
Thursday, February 12
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art journaling workshop
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
League of Women Voters of Sussex County meeting
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Speaker Series—The Nanticoke Indian Museum:...
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Patmeena Sabit
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cozy Valentine's Recipes class
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Teen art series
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, February 13
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me story time
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
3 days ago
NVHomes at the Beach recently held a ribbon cutting for its new Twin Masts community near Milton....
DRBA Police earn Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Award
3 days ago
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department officials announced that the Commission on...
La Red Health ob-gyn James Rupp announces retirement
3 days ago
After a 40-year career dedicated to caring for women in Sussex County, La Red Health Center ob-gyn...
Georgetown chamber recognizes small businesses, installs new leadership
4 days ago
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce held its annual award ceremony Jan. 21 to recognize its 2025...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware accepts $25,000 donation
4 days ago
Representatives of i.g. Burton Toyota of Dover recently delivered a $25,000 donation to the Boys...
Cape district honors Everyone Fitness as community champion
5 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recognized Everyone Fitness as its Sussex Consortium Community...
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Blogs
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
Cancelling My Plans
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
Fear of Falling
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
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Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
AmaWaterways River Cruising; What’s better than spending more time in your favorite destinations?
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Bayhealth-sponsored Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware Has Supplied 1,000 Bikes to Local Youth in Need
Bayhealth
Speaker Series—The Nanticoke Indian Museum: Preserving Nanticoke History & Culture
Lewes Historical Society
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Tickets are on SALE NOW!
Rally For Our First Responders
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Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
LHS Monday Movie Nights—“It” (1927)
Lewes Historical Society
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Premier Listings
FOR SALE: 6BR Three-Story Home in Wolfe Pointe, Lewes!
Lewes
1,300,000.00
Three-Story Home in Wolfe Pointe! // LIST PRICE: $1,300,000 35983 Blue Runner Lane, Lewes,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
LOTS OF LAND - 4059 PARADISE ALLEY ROAD
Harrington
599,990.00
3 ACRES W/HORSE BARN - Spacious 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home set on a private 3-acre property at...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Open House in Downtown Milton at 201 Federal St!
Milton
685,000.00
Stop by on Monday, February 16th for a tour of this beautifully renovated Queen Anne Revival in...
Open House:
Mon, 02/16/2026 -
12:00pm
to
5:00pm
The Julie Gritton Team
FOR SALE: 4BR Custom-Built Coastal Home in Showfield...
Lewes
2,200,000.00
FEATURED LISTING: Custom-Built Coastal Beauty in Showfield! // LIST PRICE: $2,200,000 30921...
Open House:
Sat, 02/14/2026 -
11:00am
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2:00pm
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
New Year’s Resolution Complete - Your Place at the...
Millsboro
285,000.00
Welcome to Gull Point — your ideal coastal retreat along the Indian River Bay. This spacious 3-...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
FOR SALE: Prime Real Estate Opportunity on Baltimore...
Rehoboth Beach
4,500,000.00
Prime Real Estate Opportunity on Baltimore Avenue! // List Price: $4,500,000 35 Baltimore...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Open house on Pilottown Road!
Lewes
4,850,000.00
WATERFRONT HOME - ROOTED IN HISTORY Experience the brilliant evolution of "The Light Keeper’s House...
Open House:
Sat, 02/14/2026 -
1:00pm
to
3:00pm
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes DE 19958
Lewes
199,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
Active Adults Realty®
Upcoming Open House in COASTAL CLUB
Lewes
554,900.00
EASY LIVING AWAITS! No, this is not a dream...in fact every day CAN feel like a vacation; just...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
LUXURIOUS LIVING in The Retreat at Love Creek |...
Lewes
849,000.00
LUXURIOUS LIVING in The Retreat at Love Creek! Welcome to this spacious and beautifully appointed...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Frozen bay creates challenges for Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Nick Roth
1 day ago
The extreme cold has not been kind to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, as the Delaware River and Bay...
