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Stell Parker Selby resigns from House seat
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
What’s New
Cooling stations open for public relief thru June 25
Cape Gazette posts early deadlines for July 4 edition
Small business supporters partner to retain STEM talent in Delaware
Stell Parker Selby resigns from House seat
Beebe’s Joyce Robert to lead academy of family physicians
News Briefs 6/24/25
Jungle Jim’s more tame than the Sports Complex that featured ‘The Rampage’
We’re done admiring the problem
Draft regs to limit development taking shape in Sussex
Henney Report on hiatus
Milton council passes ordinance on truck traffic
Work set to begin to eliminate eight Route 1 crossovers
Electric outlet
News / Police
Army choppers land in Georgetown
By Bill Shull
18 hours ago
Two U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters landed at Delaware Coastal Airport June 20. They were from...
Rollover near Rehoboth Avenue Ext., Route 1 slows southbound traffic
18 hours ago
A semi truck rollover near Rehoboth Avenue Ext. at Route 1 has caused a traffic backup on Route 1...
Standoff ends with suspect dead near Angola
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
An overnight standoff between police and an armed man near Angola ended when police entered the...
Lewes aims to save Zwaanendael Park fountain
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
The City of Lewes is launching an effort to save the fountain in Zwaanendael Park, reconsidering an...
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Viewpoints
Flashback to snowflakes
2 hours ago
As extreme heat scorches the U.S. this week, wistful Cape Region residents can recall this snowfall...
Sussex should avoid business as usual
By Joseph A. Pika
4 hours ago
The Sussex Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to make recommendations on Cool Spring...
Good-faith cooperation needed between state and county
By Bill Mailander
4 hours ago
Over the past month, there have been commentaries and letters to the editor addressing the ongoing...
SB 159 brings substantial benefits to Sussex
By Jay Cooperson
4 hours ago
The following is a response to Rep. Bryan Shupe’s commentary about government overreach by...
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Obituaries
Danny McNesby, DelDOT retiree, cherished friend
3 days ago
Danny McNesby, 69, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 16, 2025, following open heart surgery....
Jeffery Eric Carter, veteran, devoted father
5 days ago
Jeffery Eric Carter, 60, of Harbeson, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 8, 2025, after...
John Edward Williams Jr., a life well lived
5 days ago
John Edward Williams Jr. peacefully departed this life Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Georgetown. He...
Andrew Mason Brangenberg, sweet-spirited man
6 days ago
Andrew Mason Brangenberg, 82, entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 10, 2025, after several years of...
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Sports
Cape girls’ soccer puts on district-wide unified soccer tourney in Milton
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 hours ago
Following a record-setting season, members of the Cape girls’ soccer team collected themselves...
DFRC holds 69th annual Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game
By Dan Cook
20 hours ago
The 69th annual DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game was held June 20 on the turf of Raymond Field...
Saltwater Lacrosse sweeps tournament division championship
2 days ago
The 2030 Boys’ Saltwater Mid-Atlantic Lacrosse team traveled to North East, Md., May 31, to compete...
Sussex Riptide athletes shine at Special Olympics Summer Games
By Dan Cook
3 days ago
The 54th Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games were held at the University of Delaware June 13-14...
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A & E
Fawn at Water’s Edge
15 hours ago
Michael Reade shared his encounter with a fawn near his Lewes home. “I had been following the...
Free intro to portrait painting session set July 1
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library will present a portrait painting lesson for beginner and...
Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade registration due July 3
1 day ago
In preparation for the traditional Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade, hosted by the Lewes-Rehoboth...
Bethany Beach to celebrate Independence Day with parade July 4
2 days ago
The Bethany Beach Independence Day Parade will begin at noon, Tuesday, July 4, taking its...
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Cape Life
Event supports hospitality workers’ mental health
By Ted Pfirrmann
2 hours ago
Celebrate Wellness, a nonprofit organization started by La Vida Hospitality, held its annual Orange...
Advanced Rehabilitation to host grand opening June 26
14 hours ago
Advanced Rehabilitation, a privately owned outpatient therapy clinic, will host a ribbon cutting...
Bayhealth golf event supports heart and vascular institute
16 hours ago
Bayhealth announced its 40th Spring Golf Tournament, held May 23 at Maple Dale Country Club in...
SDARJ honors Love Creek Elementary students for excellence
18 hours ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored Love Creek Elementary School...
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Local Buzz
How to Control the Temperature in a Finished Attic
Mike Kogler Team
How to Control the Temperature in a Finished Attic
Attics often get cold in the winter...
HOW TO PREPARE FOR SHOWINGS
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
HOW TO PREPARE FOR SHOWINGS These are some guidelines to help prepare for showings: ...
SOLD - THE PENINSULA - 33558 WIMDSWEPD DRIVE
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
SOLD - THE PENINSULA - 33558 WIMDSWEPT DRIVE
Stay Powered, Stay Protected — Is A Home Generator Right For You.
Mike Kogler Team
Stay Powered, Stay Protected — Invest in a Home GeneratorIn today’s world, where weather extremes...
WHY YOU SHOULD STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL IT
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Why Staging Matters In its early years, staging was occasionally used in vacant and hard-to-sell...
Pickleball Might Be Your Favorite Activity in Your New Neighborhood
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Dog Houses
Bill Cullin
A family pet often represents a major challenge when a house is being marketed. Your family may...
Active Man, Healthy Plan
Core Concierge Health
Physical activity is one of the most effective ways men can boost their health and well-being....
Deadlines
Bill Cullin
Both buyer and seller should be aware of all of the deadlines in their purchase agreement. Each...
Ministry Minute: Vacation Bible School
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Welcome to this week's Ministry Minute, where we’re excited to share details about our upcoming...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
52nd Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition
(All day)
“Inside the Studio of Ethel PB Leach.” Curated by by...
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
10:30 am
English as a Second Language class
9:30 am
Veteran suicide prevention event
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
10:30 am
Story time at Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
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
12:00 pm
Little Yogis
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
5:30 pm
“Finding Their Voices”—The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:30 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
SDARJ book & film discussion group
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Pints & Pages Book Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, June 25
(All day)
52nd Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition
(All day)
“Inside the Studio of Ethel PB Leach.” Curated by by...
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Farmers Market at Sea Colony
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Outdoor yoga class
8:00 am
to
11:30 am
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Historic Lewes—Yoga on Campus
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Grandparents of People on the Spectrum support group
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Prostate cancer support meeting
9:30 am
Veteran suicide prevention event
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
12:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Family movie matinee
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
4:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Sewing & clothing alterations workshop
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
7:00 pm
SummerScape 2025
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dewey Beach bonfire night
Thursday, June 26
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
(All day)
52nd Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition
(All day)
“Inside the Studio of Ethel PB Leach.” Curated by by...
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
10:30 am
English as a Second Language class
9:30 am
Veteran suicide prevention event
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
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
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
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Minecraft builders
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
3:30 pm
to
5:00 pm
American Girl Club
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
5:00 pm
Historic House tour
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Business
Wilmington airport facility name to honor retired Sen. Tom Carper
1 day ago
Delaware River & Bay Authority commissioners recently passed Resolution 25-28 to recognize and...
Chamber welcomes Playa Maya Café with ribbon cutting
2 days ago
Playa Maya Café celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting facilitated by the Rehoboth Beach-...
Delaware Futures provides youth guidance toward lifelong goals
2 days ago
Delaware Futures announced a group of 15 local students are in the process of learning the inner...
Dads and Dawgs supports Grass Roots Rescue
3 days ago
Paradise Grill in Long Neck played host to Dads and Dawgs June 15, an event where attendees could...
Crush Out Cancer nets $2,800 donation for local programs
3 days ago
Big Chill Beach Club and Big Chill Surf Cantina recently presented a $2,800 donation to Cancer...
GMB staff member earns architecture license
3 days ago
Delmarva-based architectural and engineering firm George, Miles & Buhr LLC recently announced...
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Blogs
Trivial Pursuits
By Elise Seyfried
5 hours ago
Steve and I don’t frequent trivia nights in bars and restaurants. I maintain it’s because we want...
Core Beliefs
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
As if life wasn’t complicated enough. Nowadays, it’s not just about the general condition of our...
Whimsy and Weirdness
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Whimsy. Weird. One means
light, fun, fanciful
. The other means
odd, strange, bizarre...
Inspiration for Everyone!
2 weeks ago
Sometimes a person comes along whose story is irresistibly inspiring! That is my experience with...
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Cooling stations open for public relief thru June 25
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