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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
What’s New
George Mitchell, devoted to family
Harvey G West Jr., veteran, fireman
Carol Lynn Taylor, devoted educator, coach
Phyllis McCommons Byrne, beloved matriarch
Art as Redemption event postponed
Sussex Academy blood drive collects 30 units
Sandra Elaine Albright, dedicated educator
Randall Trevor Coffman, captain extraordinaire
Winter walk in the woods
Lewes proposes changes to open space
Frederick D. Thomas Middle girls wrap up inaugural season 12-1
Blue Zone reports findings from Sussex County visit
Rehoboth commissioners discuss raises for themselves
News / Police
News Briefs 2/18/25
4 hours ago
Lewes planners to discuss at-home businesses Feb. 19 The Lewes Planning Commission will meet at 6:...
Sparks fly at Senate hearing on Delmarva Power electric bills
By Kevin T. Conlon
5 hours ago
A state Senate committee hearing Feb. 14, on the spike in Delmarva Power electric bills in January...
Milton candidates face voters before March 1 election
By Ryan Mavity
5 hours ago
A packed room at Milton library was the backdrop for the five candidates in Milton’s upcoming...
Georgetown man arrested for seventh DUI
20 hours ago
A Georgetown man was arrested Feb. 17 for a seventh DUI offense after Delaware State Police say he...
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Viewpoints
Cape Water Tours offers to manage canal dock
By Dave and Michelle Green
6 hours ago
The following letter was sent to Rehoboth Beach officials and supporters of Cape Water Tours....
Rising temperatures and rising voices: how Del. youth forge our planet’s future
By Sudipa Chowdhury
6 hours ago
In the past two years, beginning as a high school freshman with a strong interest in nature, I have...
Wastewater warning
By Jim Paterson
7 hours ago
Rehoboth canal dock should stay
By Steve Touw
7 hours ago
Zero creativity from Rehoboth’s commissioners on the issue of the canal dock. The dock was built,...
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Obituaries
Norman Jay Miller, veteran, active in community
19 hours ago
Norman Jay Miller, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at The Moorings at Lewes....
Authur McGroary, veteran, enjoyed sailing
23 hours ago
Authur "Artie" McGroary, 74, of Longboat Key, Fla., passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. He was born...
Kathleen B. MacNamara, retired banker
1 day ago
Kathleen B. MacNamara, 84, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Born in Elkton, Md., Oct....
Crystal Marie Southard, cherished family, friends
1 day ago
Crystal Marie Southard, 44, of Milford, passed away from unexpected medical complications Friday,...
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Sports
Beacon girls’ basketball win Capital Classic Hollywood Diner bracket
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 hour ago
Although the season did not start the way the Beacon girls’ basketball team wanted it to, players...
Sussex Academy notches first back-to-back wins in program history
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 hour ago
History was made at Sussex Academy Feb. 13, when the boys’ basketball team ran away with a 64-34...
Funny valentines and inspirational stories of toughness
By Dave Frederick
6 hours ago
Funny Valentines - Kevin and Laurie Milnes have been married for 43 years. At the Valentine’s Day...
Cape boys lose heartbreaker to Smyrna basketball
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Despite strong performances from a trio of sophomores and their lone senior, the Cape boys’s...
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A & E
On Turkle Pond
21 hours ago
Dan Strohler took this photo of Turkle Pond in Milton during a walk Feb. 1. “The frozen section...
Gingerbread exchange connects classmates with students nationwide
3 days ago
By mailing paper cookies and letters to schools throughout America, Sussex Academy kindergarteners...
Egg substitutes can be surprisingly recipe-friendly
By Denise Clemons
4 days ago
Last week, the Waffle House chain of restaurants announced it would be adding a 50-cent surcharge...
Milford Museum Mardi Gras fundraiser RSVPS due Feb. 21
4 days ago
The Milford Museum will host its inaugural Mardi Gras masquerade fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m., ...
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Cape Life
Beebe foundation awards Dr. Diana Dickson-Witmer for philanthropy
2 hours ago
Beebe Medical Foundation recently announced Diana Dickson-Witmer, MD, has been named the recipient...
Historic Lewes job brings together varied background
By Kevin T. Conlon
5 hours ago
Dawson Gehrke wants to make a wooden bowl. “If I could make a wooden bowl, I would really love to...
Next Gen South awards grants to Beebe and Delaware Futures
16 hours ago
The Next Generation of Southern Delaware, a Delaware Community Foundation fund directed by young...
Fireside chat to feature ‘Dear Miss Perkins’ author March 2
20 hours ago
During Women’s History Month, the Lewes Public Library will welcome Dr. Rebecca Brenner Graham for...
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Local Buzz
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
A Little Known Help for Family Caregivers
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
Worried. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Stressed. The local chapter of a health advocacy group did an...
Securing Your Legacy in a Blended Family: The Power of Agreements to Maintain Estate Plans
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
In the intricate tapestry of modern family life, ensuring your wishes are honored after you’re gone...
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...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Estate Planning for Digital Assets
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
Estate Planning for Digital Assets
By: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq.
When I reflect on...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
Long & Foster Does Vacation Rentals
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Call us today to learn how we can help you rent your home this summer! We handle all types of...
SOLD @ The Henlopen!! Unit 808. Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
The Mike...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
11:00 am
to
9:00 pm
Get Half Off Pizza Every Tuesday at Lefty’s Alley &...
11:30 am
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 meeting
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Money School workshop
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:30 pm
Stroke support group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, February 19
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
GriefShare support group
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:30 pm
Italian conversation group
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Wednesday is “Tunes & Trivia” Game Night at Lefty’s...
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Delaware Multiple Myeloma support group
6:00 pm
37th RD meeting
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, February 20
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
to
1:00 pm
VITA Tax-Aide Prep Help
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
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
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
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
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Sing Your Heart Out Every Thursday at Lefty’s Alley ...
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers Group
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Business
Williams Insurance warms up for homemade soup day
1 day ago
Williams Insurance Agency team members in Rehoboth Beach recently celebrated National Homemade Soup...
Businesses supporting military and veteran talent to be honored Feb. 20
2 days ago
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Joint Military Affairs Committee announced this year’s...
Celebrating 100 years of community coverage at Avery Hall Insurance
2 days ago
Avery Hall Insurance, a trusted name since 1925, is proud to announce the celebration of its 100th...
Papa Grande’s chef celebrates wins at back-to-back contests
2 days ago
Emely Infante, executive chef of Papa Grande’s Fenwick, had a weekend to remember when she scored...
Bayhealth Foundation hosts luncheon for Milford chamber
2 days ago
To continue fostering relationships with community businesses, Bayhealth Foundation recently hosted...
Tourism ambassadors explore resources to engage visitors
3 days ago
Southern Delaware Tourism award-winning Tourism Ambassador training is entering its second year....
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Blogs
Limelighting
By Elise Seyfried
7 hours ago
We’ve all heard about so and so or such and such being “in the limelight,” as in “currently famous/...
The Rocky Road to Nirvana
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Meditation and I have always had a difficult relationship. For one thing, I hate to be alone with (...
Dear Diary
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Dear Diary, I can’t believe it’s been 56 years since I’ve written in you!!!! Wow!!! I’ve been a...
Incomparable
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Comp. It’s one of those abbreviations that writers, editors and agents often bandy about. For...
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All Ages Welcome to Lefty’s “Medley Monday” Music Bingo Extravaganza
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Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every Thursday-Sunday at Lefty’s Alley & Eats
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489,000.00
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Unique and Rarely Available 5BR Carriage Home in...
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NEW LISTING in Canal Corkran! 🍍 // 3 Thompson Court, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - for sale by The...
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108 Philadelphia
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3,390,000.00
Discover this Rehoboth Beach gem with Old Rehoboth Style – 1 block from the Ocean! The perfect...
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625,000.00
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559,000.00
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Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Open House at 1 Louisiana Ave this weekend!
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1,835,000.00
Join us on Saturday, February 15th for an open house at this beautiful home in Broadkill Beach!...
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Art as Redemption event postponed
4 hours ago
The Milton Arts Guild’s Art as Redemption presentation, originally slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb...