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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
What’s New
Retired Navy captain to speak at AAUW meeting March 19
Longtime employee rises to vice president at Community Bank Delaware
United Way launches fund to help Delawareans offset high utility costs
Betty Lou Clark Edwards, loving mother, sister
Rehoboth commissioner calls out another for conduct
Sussex Academy educators extol national certification process
Kisan Y. Karapurkar, dedicated doctor
Student entries for environmental essay contest due March 16
Quinceañera expo celebrates tradition and style
Cape Region friends visit La Scala with the Gazette
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
St. Patrick’s Day Parade step-dances through Milton
Familiar names play lax in 1970s
News / Police
Lewes man charged with burglary
9 hours 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
9 hours 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....
Allen Harim cited for excess nitrogen discharge
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The Allen Harim Foods poultry processing plant in Harbeson discharged more nitrogen in January than...
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Videos
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
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Viewpoints
Delaware needs to consolidate state and federal primaries
By Stephanie T. Bolden
1 day ago
Over the last several years, the legislature has taken steps to make voting easier and more...
Protest obsessed
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Faster permitting can help Delaware
By Jennifer Cohan
1 day ago
Across Delaware, communities are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs, growing...
Modest library tax increase is appropriate
By Adrian Nakayama
1 day ago
The following letter was sent to Sussex County Councilwoman Jane Gruenebaum with a copy...
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Obituaries
Michael Dennis O'Neill Sr., had adventurous spirit
9 hours 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...
Michael John DeSantis Jr., passionate about music, automobiles
1 day ago
Michael John “Jay” DeSantis Jr., 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Rehoboth Beach Thursday...
William E. Hyatt, devoted father, grandfather, teacher, coach
1 day ago
William Edward “Bill” Hyatt, 76, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Feb. 18,...
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Sports
Lacrosse girls playing basketball, just call them athletes
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Happening in the moment - Multisport athletes Ally Diehl, Mairead Rishko, Amara Fruchtman, Mikaela...
Cape basketball falls to Howard in quarters
By Dan Cook
2 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
3 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
4 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
‘Nunsense 2’ to open at Milton Theatre April 30
1 day ago
Following the successful Milton Theatre production of “Nunsense” two years ago, the Little Sisters...
Peek-a-Boo
2 days ago
A cardinal looks like he’s playing peek-a-boo and enjoying the sunshine at Midway Estates in Lisa...
Rehoboth jazz festival names 2026 Producer of the Year honoree
2 days ago
Bronx, New York-born builder/developer Bob Ciprietti quite literally transported the tastes of his...
Vanilla Fudge to headline benefit concert in Rehoboth April 19
3 days ago
Frantic Music Project will host a special benefit concert Sunday, April 19, at the Rehoboth Beach...
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Cape Life
Bayhealth to offer weekend colonoscopy appointments in April
20 hours ago
Bayhealth is expanding access to preventive care by offering weekend colonoscopy screenings in...
Local students excel at universities
1 day ago
Local students named to La Salle dean’s list La Salle University named Elijah Dungca of Lewes and...
Athletic trainers keep spring sports on track
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
In like a lion and out like a lamb may apply to the weather in March, but in terms of varsity...
Atlantic General Hospital rebrands as TidalHealth Atlantic
1 day ago
After joining the TidalHealth system last year, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md., now has a...
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Local Buzz
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
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...
Be Well: Cape Gazette’s Guide to Upgrading Your Routine
Cape Gazette
Be Well
is Cape Gazette’s approach to healthier living — practical, local, and made for...
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...
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...
RBJF’s 2026 Producer of the Year - Bob Ciprietti
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Announces our
2026 Producer of the Year Bob Ciprietti...
Top 5 Financial and Non-Financial Planning Concerns for Retirees: A Recap
George Reilly
Top 5 Financial and Non-Financial Planning Concerns for Retirees: A Recap Over the past few months...
Real Estate Tip: Planning a renovation? Maximize the return on your investment.
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
A Rewarding Activity–Even If It’s Not a Snow Day!
George Reilly
A Rewarding Activity! I first published this piece in the aftermath of the recent huge snowstorm...
Weis Markets Joins The Rally Sponsor Train
Rally For Our First Responders
The Sponsor Train just picked up another incredible partner! A HUGE thank you to Weis Markets...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
Thursday, March 12
(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
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the...
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Speak Out Against Hate community meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
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
Business
Cape Henlopen School District to host job fair March 20
14 hours 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
1 day 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
2 days ago
A showcase of Rehoboth Beach fashions will take place Sunday, March 29, at the Rehoboth Beach...
Lavender Fields farm honored for community partnership with school
3 days ago
Sussex Consortium recognized Lavender Fields as its Community Partner for February during the Feb....
Cape High management team advances to ProStart nationals
3 days ago
Cape Henlopen High School students earned first-place honors in the management competition at the...
Dakota Wealth Management welcomes new team member
4 days ago
Dakota Wealth Management recently announced the addition of Garrett Hudson to its growing team in...
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Blogs
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
1 day 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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In the Market
Annual History in Bloom Tour
Lewes Historical Society
SILENT AUCTION IS NOW OPEN FOR PREVIEW FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the African American Community in Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Free Social Security Course Online!
Dan White & Associates
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Dan White & Associates
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JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Bayhealth Medical Group Adds Venkata Kothapudi, MD to Primary Care Team in Middletown
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Premier Listings
19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes DE 19958
Lewes
199,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
Active Adults Realty®
New Construction 4BR Custom-Home in South Rehoboth!
Rehoboth Beach
3,895,000.00
New Construction Custom-Home in South Rehoboth! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $3,895,000✨ 📍209 New Castle...
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One Acre Lot
Lewes
550,000.00
14660 Coastal Hwy Milton DE 19968 – Rarely available lot in the center of it all! This large, one...
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30200 Kent Road, Dagsboro DE 19939
Dagsboro
485,000.00
Welcome to your boats new home! Looking for a home with a private boat dock just minutes to fishing...
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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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Daniels Way Mobile Home Park
Lewes
47,000.00
20912 Daniels Way #3309, Lewes, De 19958 - CUTE AS A BUTTON! This little beach getaway is truly...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Peaceful Eagles Landing Getaway | 3BR 2.5BA | 310...
Rehoboth Beach
595,000.00
310 Blue Heron Drive #3102 | Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 | List Price: $595,000 Peaceful Eagles...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Premium Lot Backing to Woods | Retreat at Love Creek
Lewes
750,000.00
Welcome to Retreat at Love Creek, one of Lewes, Delaware’s most desirable and established...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Private Perfection in Wolfe Runne!
Lewes
1,849,900.00
THE PERFECT KETCH! Discover an exclusive, tree-covered sanctuary tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
New Year’s Resolution Complete - Your Place at the...
Millsboro
285,000.00
Welcome to Gull Point — your ideal coastal retreat along the Indian River Bay. This spacious 3-...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Rehoboth commissioner calls out another for conduct
Chris Flood
10 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Susan Stewart has had enough with the way fellow Commissioner Susan...