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Friday, February 13, 2026
What’s New
Event provides help to pay power bills
PJM: Energy use hits highs during recent freeze
Arsenault’s arsenal of artisanal skills
Edward A. Ponzini, TWA retiree, pilot
Cynthia M. Clendaniel, Cape District retiree
DJ Hill finds success in focusing on customer experience
News Briefs 2/13/26
Disappointing Super Bowl
A deeper dive into speed camera data
Athletes of the Week Feb. 13
UD doctoral student dives deep to explore the underwater world
Cape football holds awards banquet
Atlantic Fields developer challenges Jan. 13 denial of Route 24 project
News / Police
Rehoboth clearing backlog of delinquent meeting minutes
By Chris Flood
1 hour ago
In an effort to get caught up on a backlog of meeting minutes, Rehoboth Beach commissioners...
Lewes eyes police, resiliency cuts
By Bill Shull
4 hours ago
A Lewes budget review team is recommending the city cut police spending and the amount dedicated to...
Man charged following Long Neck drug raid
21 hours ago
A Millsboro man faces weapon and drug charges following a drug investigation at a Long Neck home...
Man dies in Long Neck crash
1 day ago
A Millsboro man, 60, died Feb. 11, following a single-car crash on Legion Road. Police said the...
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Viewpoints
To the victor ...
7 hours ago
Grimes leaves lasting legacy
7 hours ago
For nearly two decades, Patti Grimes has helped shape the cultural heartbeat of an entire region....
The Sacred Overlap: A Delaware season of shared sacrifice and unity
By The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Kaeton, Irfan Patel, Ormand L. O’Neal Sr. and Rabbi Michael Beals
8 hours ago
As the winter chill begins to thaw into the first hints of a Delaware spring, four of the world’s...
Loosen regulations on marijuana sales
By Jacqueline Lacy
9 hours ago
Sussex County elected officials are not protecting its towns by not allowing sales of legal...
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Obituaries
Allen Chorman, Sussex County aviator
1 day ago
Allen Chorman, 80, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare after a courageous fight...
William A. Frerks, Coca-Cola retiree
1 day ago
William A. Frerks, 84, passed away at his home in Milton Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, with family by his...
Susan Kaye Voorhees, kind, generous woman
1 day ago
Susan “Suzi” Kaye Voorhees, 73, of Rehoboth, formerly of Wilmington, and Marlton, N.J., passed away...
William F. Horn, successful architect
1 day ago
William F. “Fred” Horn, 71, of Lewes, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family...
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Sports
Bad Bunny and Snoop Dogg are funny names surrounding sports venues
By Dave Frederick
9 hours ago
Bad Bunny and Snoop Dogg - Where do little melons go in the summertime? John Cougar’s Mellencamp. I...
Wardian wins World Marathon Challenge for third time
By Tim Bamforth
9 hours ago
Nine years ago, local ultra-marathoner Mike Wardian of Arlington, Va., and Rehoboth Beach entered...
Slower Lower Lax goes undefeated
21 hours ago
Slower Lower Lax, a middle school team representing Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, made a...
Four local teams reach finals of Capital Classic
By Aaron R. Mushrush
23 hours ago
Cape basketball’s future remains shimmering, with both Beacon teams and the Fred Thomas boys’ squad...
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A & E
Winter soups bring comfort against the cold
By Denise Clemons
4 hours ago
As I write this, I have two pots of soup simmering on the stove, and the entire apartment is filled...
‘Sentimental Value” classic romance screenings continue at CAT
19 hours ago
Screenings of “Sentimental Value,” a nominee for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, will...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Eric Weldon to perform Feb. 14 in Lewes
1 day ago
Don’t miss the talented Eric Weldon from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Lewes Brewing Company...
Freeman Arts Pavilion season performances to kick off July 8
1 day ago
Freeman Arts Pavilion will celebrate the opening of a new permanent stage and back-of-house...
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Cape Life
Greg Fuller to address Eastern Sussex Republican Club Feb. 16
17 hours ago
The Eastern Sussex Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, in the Delaware State...
Christiana Care to build health campus in Georgetown
1 day ago
ChristianaCare submitted a notice of intent Feb. 12 to the Delaware Health Resources Board to...
Cape Women in STEM Club empowers students through mentorship
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen High School students are working to inspire and support the next generation of female...
Richard Allen Coalition celebrates Black history
By Deny Howeth
1 day ago
The Richard Allen Coalition held its 11th annual gala Feb. 7 to celebrate members of the community...
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Local Buzz
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Digital Billboard Space - Coastal Highway
CG Offers
Affordable - Flexible - Effective Starting this fall, new digital billboard space is available on...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Grow Your Business with Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden
Cape Gazette
Spring Home & Garden is Cape Gazette’s seasonal platform for reaching engaged Cape Region...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
Financial Planning IN Retirement is Different—Here’s Why
George Reilly
Financial planning FOR retirement is the process of preparing your finances so you're ready to stop...
Groundhog Day—Any Financial Lessons for Retirees?
George Reilly
Groundhog Day—Any Financial Lessons for Retirees? While I am not a big believer in rodent-based...
JUST SOLD at The HENLOPEN, Unit 613, by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Agent There
Bill Cullin
This condo featured an updated kitchen with granite counters, modern tile baths, hurricane shutters...
Heart Health Month - Small Steps that make a Big Difference
Core Concierge Health
February is Heart Health Month, a reminder that caring for your heart doesn’t have to be...
The Different “Flavors” of Retirement Money–And the Cost of Choosing the Wrong Flavor!
George Reilly
Money is money, right? Actually that is not right, particularly for folks in retirement who may...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
Saturday, February 14
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Merchants’ Attic
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Spanish storytime
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Make a Sailor’s Valentine event
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Anime club
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Dan Meyer Choir presentation
5:00 pm
American Legion Valentine’s dinner
Sunday, February 15
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
Business
Dewey Beach Exxon no longer selling gas
2 hours ago
The Dewey Beach Exxon on the corner of Coastal Highway and Swedes Street is no longer selling gas,...
Kids’ Ketch set to open in downtown Milton
1 day ago
A fixture in Lewes, Kids’ Ketch is set to bring some of its family fun to downtown Milton. The new...
Merchants' Attic sale set Feb. 14 at Cape High
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold one supersized Merchants' Attic sale...
Palm Beach Bar and Grill closing Feb. 16 for remodel, rebrand
1 day ago
About 15 months after opening, Palm Beach Bar and Grill will be closing Monday, Feb. 16, for an...
Governor proclaims RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month
2 days ago
Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer has proclaimed February 2026 as RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month,...
New home community cuts ribbon in Milton
4 days ago
NVHomes at the Beach recently held a ribbon cutting for its new Twin Masts community near Milton....
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Blogs
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
3 days 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
2 weeks 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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Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
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NEW PRICE! Money-Maker Townhouse For Sale – $324,999
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
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Pristine Lewes Home Now For Sale
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JUST SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
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News
Rentals
In the Market
Steph Grasso Returns to Touch of Italy — This Time as an Author, Dietitian, and National Voice in Nutrition
Touch of Italy
St. Peter’s Chili Cook off
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Craft Fair
CHEER, Inc.
Heart Health Month - Know Your Numbers!
Core Concierge Health
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Tickets are on SALE NOW!
Rally For Our First Responders
LHS Monday Movie Nights—“It” (1927)
Lewes Historical Society
Speaker Series—The Nanticoke Indian Museum: Preserving Nanticoke History & Culture
Lewes Historical Society
Bayhealth-sponsored Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware Has Supplied 1,000 Bikes to Local Youth in Need
Bayhealth
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Premier Listings
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...
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Jack Lingo, REALTOR® Valentine’s Day & President’s...
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Valentine’s Day & President’s Day Weekend Open Houses! February 14-15 // Jack Lingo, REALTOR®...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Open House in Historic Lewes at 11 Church St!
Lewes
1,395,000.00
Two chances to tour this beautiful home! Come by on Friday, February 13th between 11 am and 4 pm or...
The Julie Gritton Team
Open house in KINGS CREEK CC!
Rehoboth Beach
1,368,000.00
ENJOY LIFE ALONG THE GREEN - in the prestigious Kings Creek County Club - this remarkably updated...
Open House:
Sat, 02/14/2026 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Price Just Reduced ~ 175 Pond View Ln, Seaford, DE...
Seaford
342,900.00
Welcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home in Seaford, DE! Built in 2021, this move-in...
Active Adults Realty®
BRAND NEW INSIDE, MAINTENANCE-FREE OUTSIDE: CAREFREE...
Georgetown
345,000.00
OPEN SATURDAY, FEB 14; 11AM - 1PM FRESHLY RENOVATED and truly move-in ready, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath...
Open House:
Sat, 02/14/2026 -
11:00am
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1:00pm
The Real McCoy Group
Paynters Mill ~ 16262 John Rowland Trail, Milton DE
Milton
425,000.00
Popular Paynters Mill community just outside of LEWES! A Milton address with a Lewes location! This...
Active Adults Realty®
23792 Samuel Adams Cir, Independence 55+ in Millsboro
Millsboro
715,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
Active Adults Realty®
Upgraded Milford Home for only $295,000 ~ 506 Meadow...
Milford
295,000.00
UPGRADED HOME! If you are looking for a home convenient yet in the country with a spacious yard...
Active Adults Realty®
Coastal Masterpiece in Henlopen Acres
Henlopen Acres
6,600,000.00
A community and residence designed for the most discerning buyer await in the highly sought-after...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
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Event provides help to pay power bills
Melissa Steele
6 hours ago
Dozens of Delmarva Power and Light customers attended an energy assistance event Feb. 11 in...