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Friday, February 20, 2026
What’s New
Sussex Academy trains nursing students
Vincent, Banta receive Order of the First State
The Phillies are back
Different types of mustard can spice up any dish
News Briefs 2/20/26
Sports is a connect-the-dots game; the older you get, the better you play
Lover’s Lane 5K lures runners to Rehoboth
Don’t shift problems from one town to another
Concerns raised over proposed changes to Rehoboth charter
Sephora coming to Tanger Outlets Surfside
If Rehoboth can move on from COVID, so can I
Cape school district approves final FY 2026 budget
Milton Arts Guild celebrates Sue Dutton
News / Police
Rehoboth library seeks Warrington Road task force members
By Chris Flood
13 minutes ago
With renovations underway at the Rehoboth Avenue location, Rehoboth Beach Public Library officials...
State weighs changes to coastal building line
By Chris Flood
3 hours ago
The state’s Beach Preservation Act has been in place since 1972, and while some of the act has been...
Shared priorities are focus of first Lewes forum
By Bill Shull
5 hours ago
Affordable housing, expanded healthcare, world-class education, and an economically sound and...
Dewey alters summer parking fee hours
By Ellen McIntyre
5 hours ago
Dewey Beach Town Council voted Feb. 13, to modify the town’s summer parking fee hours, extending...
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Viewpoints
Upcoming news
5 hours ago
George Howard Bunting led with integrity
5 hours ago
The passing of George Bunting leaves a void in Sussex County and across Delaware. For decades,...
Lewes needs long-term vision
By Richard H. Moore
8 hours ago
Lewes has an economic, environment and resiliency commission that can benefit from a long-range...
Speed bumps will slow down trail bicyclists
By James Corradin
8 hours ago
My wife and I were recently walking on the raised boardwalk trail at the southern end of Cape...
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Obituaries
Patricia Monaghan, hospice volunteer
23 hours ago
Patricia Monaghan, 88, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Patricia was born and raised in...
James Patrick Gillespie, devoted to faith, family
1 day ago
James Patrick Gillespie, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Born Jan. 7,...
Francis Montgomery, veteran, DuPont retiree
1 day ago
Francis “Pat” Montgomery, 77, passed away peacefully at home with family Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026....
Christopher Charles Valenti, owned JB Landscaping
1 day ago
Christopher Charles Valenti went to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.Born June 21, 1952,...
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Sports
Athletes of the Week Feb. 20
4 hours ago
Helaina Arnold-Decyk This Cape freshman left her mark on the newly established girls’ wrestling...
Royals book spot in ESIAC Championship game with 59-31 win
By Aaron R. Mushrush
20 hours ago
For the second year in a row, the boys’ basketball team at Delmarva Christian will host the ESIAC...
Sussex Academy boys’ basketball seniors get the spotlight
By Aaron R. Mushrush
23 hours ago
Basketball for the boys at Sussex Academy has come to an end, but the lads kept fighting until the...
Cape girls’ basketball surges past Senators
By Dan Cook
23 hours ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team ended its regular season with a 74-20 victory over Dover Feb. 18....
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Nature and Nurture to perform Feb. 20 in Rehoboth Beach
22 hours ago
Unwind with live music as Nature & Nurture takes the stage from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb...
CHEF Winter Jam to benefit Cape student programs March 6
23 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Winter Jam, will be held...
Rilla-Fest to celebrate music, art and community
1 day ago
Music lovers and fans of the late Christine Havrilla are invited to gather for Rilla-Fest Saturday...
‘A Chorus Line’ dazzles in Milton
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Milton Theatre’s performance of “A Chorus Line” celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the...
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Cape Life
Take a tip from the old song – accentuate the positive!
By Jim Paterson
28 minutes ago
Sometimes aging stinks. You never thought you’d be the person managing blood pressure or a pill...
The Crossing church prepares for expansion project
By Kevin T. Conlon
46 minutes ago
The Crossing on Route 1 north of Lewes is preparing to expand its church and construct another...
‘Last Dekrepitzer’ online author talk set Feb. 25
13 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community and Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial...
Love Creek students attend leadership conference
19 hours ago
A group of students from Love Creek Elementary School attended the Special Olympics Student...
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Local Buzz
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. Present Don’t Leave It All To Your Kids! A Dynamic Spending Workshop at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be hosting a workshop on dynamic spending in retirement. The...
23712 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23712 Herring Reach Ct. in the desirable Bay Pointe community. This well-...
Contingency Sale
Bill Cullin
Sellers may be reluctant to accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another property....
26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to Hailey’s Glen, a sought-after Schell Brothers community in Lewes, Delaware...
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
TheHenlopen.com, the Premier Website for Sales and Rentals
Bill Cullin
The Henlopen Condominium offers security-controlled access, indoor parking, private beach entrance...
How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape
Mike Kogler Team
How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape
Article From HouseLogic.com By...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen. The Henlopen Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
16512 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing NEW PRICE: $874,000 Welcome to Tower Hill, Sussex County’s Community of the Year,...
Cape Gazette’s Go-To-Guide for Spring and Summer Festivals
Cape Gazette
Spring and summer are when the Cape Region truly comes alive. From weekend festivals to can’t-miss...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
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8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Baby Friday
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-in tech help
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
Winter bingo fundraiser
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 21
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Homemade soup sale
10:00 am
FMHA historical lecture
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
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Travel show
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
This Used to Be My Playground program
Sunday, February 22
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
Business
Debbie Reed Team welcomes Realtor Brooke Martin
21 hours ago
The Debbie Reed Team of RE/MAX Realty Group has added Realtor Brooke Martin as a buyers agent for...
Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Rehoboth outlets
1 day ago
Dave’s Hot Chicken, a popular chicken tender chain based out of California, is opening a location...
Hearn named Delaware Young Engineer of the Year
1 day ago
George, Miles & Buhr LLC announced Benjamin K. Hearn, PE, vice president and senior project...
Meoli Companies marks milestone McDonald's anniversaries
1 day ago
In 2025, the Meoli Companies marked another year of milestone celebrations, honoring the largest...
Site work begins at Milton Royal Farms parcel
1 day ago
Work at the site of the planned Royal Farms at the corner of Route 16 and Route 5 in Milton is...
Grandpa Mac closing at the end of the month
2 days ago
After a decade of bringing freshly made pasta to the Cape Region, Grandpa Mac has announced it’s...
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Blogs
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
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Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
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Speaker Series—The Nanticoke Indian Museum: Preserving Nanticoke History & Culture
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NEW CONSTRUCTION! 3BR/2.5BA Admiral Home | Catching...
Lewes
769,990.00
33766 CATCHING COVE CT LOT 23 | LEWES, DE 19958 | LIST PRICE: $769,990 Built by award-winning local...
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Lewes
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Located on the desirable EAST SIDE OF ROUTE 1 in a coveted area of Lewes, this home offers just...
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The Real McCoy Group
Open House in Seabrook at 20202 Greythorne Ln!
Millsboro
545,000.00
Visit our open house on Saturday, February 21st from 11 am to 2 pm and take a tour of this amazing...
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Sat, 02/21/2026 -
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The Julie Gritton Team
A Beach Home that Pays for Itself!
Milford
799,900.00
This home is Rental Magic...Over $66,000. in Rental Income for 2025. Fantastic views of the...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
The Vinyards
Lewes
335,000.00
12001 Old Vine Blvd #206 Lewes DE 19958 -Welcome to The Vineyards — this beautifully upgraded 2-...
The Carrie Lingo Team
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Lewes
999,999.00
CHIC COASTAL ELEGANCE! Experience the pinnacle of luxury with this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Open House at1606 Beach Plum Dr - A Bayfront Sanctuary
Milton
2,200,000.00
A Bayfront Sanctuary Where Every Sunrise and Sunset Steals the Show Welcome to your private coastal...
The Julie Gritton Team
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Freshly Painted & Move-In Ready |...
Rehoboth Beach
369,000.00
100 Cascade Lane #101 | Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $369,000 Rehoboth Beach 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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Rehoboth library seeks Warrington Road task force...
Chris Flood
4 hours ago
With renovations underway at the Rehoboth Avenue location, Rehoboth Beach Public Library officials...
