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Thursday, March 12, 2026
What’s New
Beacon students engineer iconic structures in scale models
Annual flea market set March 21; proceeds support park friends group
Elder announces re-election bid in Lewes
Wafaa Ahmed Goldfield, interior architectural engineer, professor
Author talks to present Revolutionary-era perspectives
Loretta Schlitter, lifelong Miltonian
Patricia Dickerson, retired banker
Reader’s Theatre Troupe to perform Romantic-era selections March 20
Cape boys’ lax scrimmages Kent Island
Basking in the glow
Cape girls’ soccer is back with a mission
Sussex Academy teams take part in DE Turf play days
County subpoena power bill passes General Assembly
News / Police
Commissioner calls out colleague on conduct
By Chris Flood
23 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Susan Stewart has had enough with the way fellow Commissioner Suzanne...
Lewes man charged with burglary
1 day ago
A Lewes man faces charges March 10 after police say he broke into a home on Plantation Road....
Jill Hicks seeks seat on Sussex County Council
1 day ago
Jill Hicks, a retired Wawa executive and schoolteacher, has announced she will run for the District...
Heightened security at DMV
1 day ago
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is increasing security at all DMV locations this week....
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Videos
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
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Viewpoints
Familiar names play lax in 1970s
1 day ago
Spring sports practices are underway at high schools across the state, including lacrosse. John...
Delaware needs to consolidate state and federal primaries
By Stephanie T. Bolden
2 days ago
Over the last several years, the legislature has taken steps to make voting easier and more...
Protest obsessed
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Faster permitting can help Delaware
By Jennifer Cohan
2 days ago
Across Delaware, communities are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs, growing...
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Obituaries
Betty Lou Clark Edwards, loving mother, sister
22 hours ago
Betty Lou Clark Edwards died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. She was born May 11, 1948, in Lewes, to Norma...
Kisan Y. Karapurkar, dedicated doctor
1 day ago
Dr. Kisan Y. Karapurkar, 84, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, with his...
Michael Dennis O'Neill Sr., had adventurous spirit
1 day ago
Michael Dennis O'Neill Sr., 63, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.Michael was a man...
Marie Warrington Rogers, devoted teacher
1 day ago
At an early age, Marie Warrington Rogers learned that when books are opened, you discover you have...
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Sports
Lacrosse girls playing basketball, just call them athletes
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Happening in the moment - Multisport athletes Ally Diehl, Mairead Rishko, Amara Fruchtman, Mikaela...
Cape basketball falls to Howard in quarters
By Dan Cook
3 days ago
Three players scored in double figures, but seventh-seeded Cape fell to No. 2 Howard 72-64 in the...
Beach boys spread the love to advance to quarterfinals
4 days ago
No. 7 Cape put on quite the show for the home crowd in their 73-55 win over No.10 A.I. DuPont in...
Coaching change for Sussex Academy golf team
By Fritz Schranck
5 days ago
A new head coach joined the Sussex Academy golf team for the 2026 season. He brings plenty of...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Goldstar Duo to perform March 13 in Lewes
1 hour ago
Bring the magic of the ’90s back to life with Goldstar as they light up the stage with all your...
Quinceañera expo celebrates tradition and style
By Deny Howeth
22 hours ago
HOY en Delaware presented the Miss XV Magazine Quinceañera Expo March 8 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel...
St. Patrick’s Day Parade step-dances through Milton
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through the streets March 8. Parade proceeds...
‘Nunsense 2’ to open at Milton Theatre April 30
2 days ago
Following the successful Milton Theatre production of “Nunsense” two years ago, the Little Sisters...
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Cape Life
Celebration of Life set April 4 for Village Volunteers founder Jackie Finer
6 hours ago
Village Volunteers, together with the family of its founder Jackie Finer, will host a Celebration...
New Castle seventh-grader wins Delaware Regional Spelling Bee
By Ellen McIntyre
6 hours ago
A hopeful group of more than 50 students from public, private and charter schools across Delaware,...
Mariner student artwork on display at Biggs Museum thru May 10
8 hours ago
As part of the Biggs Museum of American Art’s Adopt-an-Artwork Program, select Mariner Middle...
Retired Navy captain to speak at AAUW meeting March 19
20 hours ago
Marjorie Rawhouser, a retired U.S. Navy captain, engineer and community college administrator, will...
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Local Buzz
Hot Yoga & Mat Pilates intro week for $49
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Unlimited Classes for 1 Week – Only $49! Ready to kickstart your Wellness Journey or dive back...
Real Estate Tip: Getting Ready To Sell
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
Coast Country Cares and Spicer Brothers Construction Join The Rally’s Sponsor Train
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Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
Rearranging Furniture Could Help You Use Space More Effectively and Give You a Mental Boost
Bill Cullin
People often arrange furniture when they move into a home, get used to a particular layout and give...
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...
Preparing Your Home for the Virtual Tour
Bill Cullin
Staging for virtual tours and open houses can lead to more interested buyers As more buyers are...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 407!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
Advertisers! Connect With Festival-Goers While They’re Making Plans
Cape Gazette
Spring and summer are when the Cape Region truly comes alive. From weekend festivals to can’t-miss...
“We Fix Military Haircuts”
George Reilly
Many years ago I saw a sign on a barber shop near the Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island that said...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
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
Spring luncheon
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
6:30 pm
Speak Out Against Hate community meeting
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the...
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, March 13
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
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
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spoken Word Society talk
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Oscars Preview Party
6:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 14
10:00 am
FMHA meeting & historical lecture
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Mat Pilates for Millennials
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
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
Volunteer orientation
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
12:00 pm
American Legion ribbon-cutting ceremony
12:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
St. Patty’s Day Celebration & Post’s Birthday Party
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Resurrection garden workshop
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Gaming Under the Great Dune event
4:30 pm
Lucky 7 Sportsmans Bash
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Business
United Way launches fund to help Delawareans offset high utility costs
22 hours ago
United Way of Delaware recently announced the launch of a new round of funding for utility relief...
Longtime employee rises to vice president at Community Bank Delaware
22 hours ago
Community Bank Delaware recently announced the promotion of Dave Van Pelt to the position of vice...
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
1 day ago
Nearly 100 friends, family and business owners came together March 10, to celebrate the 36 years of...
Cape Henlopen School District to host job fair March 20
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen School District will host its Annual Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, March 20...
Helen’s Sausage to open near Lewes
2 days ago
Helen’s Famous Sausage House, the iconic Delaware breakfast and lunch spot, is planning to open...
Local retail fashion event to support Rehoboth fire company
3 days ago
A showcase of Rehoboth Beach fashions will take place Sunday, March 29, at the Rehoboth Beach...
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Blogs
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I’ve been reading tons of poetry lately, most of it pretty good. While I wrote a library-load of...
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
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Real Estate Marketplace
END UNIT TOWNHOME IN MILOS HAVEN
The Griffin Higgins Team at Keller Williams Realty
Welcome to 23 Maplewood Dr in the Community of Lochwood
The Julie Gritton Team
JUST SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
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Welcome to 11119 Marvil Rd - Coastal Elegance close to the Beach!
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JUST LISTED IN MILOS HAVEN
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SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
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SOLD! 3 BR, 2 BA Luxury Living Just a Few Blocks From The Sand!
Bill Cullin
24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro | Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence!
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Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home with Large Detached Garage in Rehoboth Beach!
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221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await!
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$439,000 in the city of Rehoboth Beach
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OPEN HOUSE! Sunsets Over the Fairway | 4BR + 3.5BA |...
Millsboro
449,000.00
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 14th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 33256 Claremont Court | Plantation Lakes,...
Open House:
Sat, 03/14/2026 -
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Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Unmatched Blend of History & Style | The Pines
Rehoboth Beach
3,995,000.00
Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
BEACH LUXURY OPEN HOUSE - MARSH ISLAND!
Lewes
899,900.00
BEACH LUXURY. SMART DESIGN. COASTAL LIVING DONE RIGHT. Welcome to refined coastal living in Marsh...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Old Landing
Rehoboth Beach
1,495,000.00
11 Arnell Road Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 - Waterfront Living at Its Finest! This stunning 4-bedroom,...
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Don’t Miss this Luxury in Governors!
Lewes
999,999.00
CHIC COASTAL ELEGANCE! Experience the pinnacle of luxury with this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in...
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221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts...
Magnolia
409,900.00
Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await! Built in 2020 and better than...
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Sat, 03/14/2026 -
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Refined Coastal Living in Indian Beach
Dewey Beach
4,500,000.00
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Private Perfection in Wolfe Runne!
Lewes
1,849,900.00
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Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Open House in Governors at 11119 Marvil Rd!
Lewes
939,500.00
Stop by and tour this STUNNING home in Governors on Sunday, March 15th between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm...
Open House:
Sun, 03/15/2026 -
12:30pm
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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...
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County subpoena power bill passes General Assembly
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A bill giving subpoena power to counties in order to determine a fair market property price passed...
