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Sunday, May 3, 2026
What’s New
Rehoboth writer publishes new novel
Anthony Judson Bennett, retired river boat pilot
Women’s Fest pickleball events benefit Cape volleyball
Float therapy studio opens with new, local owner May 5
County council candidates to address 14th RD Democrats
Pajamas and paws for a great cause
Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends
Buschi artwork on display May 2-3 in Milton
City helps Rehoboth in Bloom with sidewalk planters
Full steam ahead
Vino Del Mar brings new wine vibe to Lewes
Lewes during the Revolution - Part 2
The Cape Gazette celebrates Delaware Day in paradise
News / Police
USFWS seeks to clean up area next to Milton sportsman’s club
By Chris Flood
20 minutes ago
U.S. Fish & Wildlife has submitted an application to the state related to removing lead shot...
Milton council to weigh in on Scarlet Oaks site plan
By Ryan Mavity
15 hours ago
Milton Town Council is set to weigh in on three separate items related to the proposed Scarlet Oaks...
Lewes man indicted for January murder
1 day ago
A Sussex County grand jury has indicted a Lewes man for the January murder of his 72-year-old...
Coastal building task force discussing available options
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
More
Viewpoints
Minos Conaway project’s earth berm caught my attention
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
Since I’m not supposed to drive more than 50 mph through the construction zone of the Minos Conaway...
Nothing exists in isolation
By Katya Geyer
1 day ago
Editor’s note: Sussex Academy senior Katya Geyer was recently named the winner of the RENEW...
Dewey swim standards
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Nassau Bridge crossover should be closed
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation recently completed a number of changes to median...
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online polls
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Obituaries
John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major
1 day ago
John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning Friday, April 24, 2026, and five precious...
Karen Neely, heart of the family
1 day ago
Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home...
Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother
3 days ago
Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April...
Sandra Lynne Workman, loved her family, animals
4 days ago
Sandra Lynne Workman, 75, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lewes. Sandy was a loving...
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Sports
Cape golf team keeps winning
By Fritz Schranck
19 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen High golf team continued its winning ways with a 150-162 April 23 win against...
Cape excels at Middle School Track Invitational
By Kate Ingerski
1 day ago
Cape’s Beacon, Mariner and Frederick D. Thomas middle schools showed out at the Jim Blades Track...
Black sea bass season expected to open May 1
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
The folks at NOAA have posted in the National Register the new regulations for black sea bass and...
Phillies make desperation move
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to fire Rob Thomson as their manager after four-plus...
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A & E
Gallery One debuts new exhibit with theme of Becoming
1 day ago
Gallery One artists will present works in keeping with the theme Becoming for its newest show,...
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee wags into spring May 8-10
1 day ago
A wave of wagging tails and golden smiles will wash over a local resort town as it welcomes back...
It takes a hero to eat this overstuffed sandwich
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
We have all likely heard the origin story about the familiar handheld food called a sandwich. In...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Abriblu to perform May 2 in Rehoboth Beach
2 days ago
Enjoy an evening of heartfelt, soulful music by Abriblu from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at...
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Cape Life
Wartime portrayed at Fort Miles
By Deny Howeth
1 day ago
Delaware Defense Day launched successfully April 25 at Fort Miles in Lewes. Interpreters from...
Rehoboth second-graders write sports-themed stories
1 day ago
Rehoboth Elementary School second-grade students recently wrapped up an engaging sports fiction...
Children’s Beach House completes historic fundraising challenge with $4M goal
1 day ago
Children’s Beach House officials are proud to announce the completion of a three-year, $2 million...
Plant sale, pollinator festival set May 9 at Epworth UMC
2 days ago
Epworth UM Church will hold a plant sale and pollinator festival from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday,...
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Local Buzz
240354 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Rental! View Listing Great Walden neighborhood in the Cape Henlopen District built by Shell...
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of 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-...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
16512 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing NEW PRICE: $869,999 Welcome to Tower Hill, Sussex County’s Community of the Year,...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
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...
Show Your Support for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026
Cape Gazette
It’s a milestone moment for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026 that brings the community together to...
Skip the Crowds: Win a Front-Row Sea Witch® VIP Experience
Sea Witch VIP
Imagine arriving at the Sea Witch® parade with your seats waiting, food ready and the best view in...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Fire Department fundraiser
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside chat
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, May 4
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
5:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books program
Tuesday, May 5
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:15 am
to
11:00 am
TOPS weight loss program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
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
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
After-school study session
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Alka Joshi
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Kapow! kids comic book club
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Simmer Down Cookbook Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
7:00 pm
Women’s Club of Milton bingo night
Business
Ledo Pizza opening soon on Rehoboth Avenue
19 hours ago
Maryland-based Ledo Pizza, famous for its square pie, will soon open a new location on Rehoboth...
Bette Gallo honored at annual chamber banquet
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards luncheon and...
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
3 days ago
Downtown Milford will host the grand opening of the 2026 Riverwalk Farmers Market season starting...
First State Corn & More to open new Route 1 location May 2
3 days ago
Five years after opening the First State Corn & More food truck in a parking lot on Route 1...
Opening day is May 5 for Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
4 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market will open for its 20th season with a special ribbon cutting at 9:...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens May 2 for its 21st season
4 days ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market, recently chosen 8th Best Farmers Market in America, will...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
New Price and Open House in Coastal Club at 33415...
Lewes
899,000.00
Come by and see this amazing home in person on Saturday, May 2nd from 3 pm to 5 pm! Nestled on a...
The Julie Gritton Team
Real Estate Marketplace
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Bill Cullin
18721 STITCHWORK WAY~MILFORD PONDS~MILFORD
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Beautiful Home 23712 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
17 CRIPPLE CREEK RUN~CRIPPLE CREEK~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
UNDER CONTRACT! “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
Like New - 26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
OPEN HOUSE~SUNDAY-MAY 3-12PM-3PM~114 E HOLLY DR~MEADOWS ON CUBBAGE POND~LINCOLN
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Price Improvement! Luxury Renovated Condo in Grande at Canal Pointe — Weekly Rentals & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
New Price: Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Just Listed! DOWNTOWN LEWES: 2nd St., The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle.
Mike Kogler Team
Promotions
News
Rentals
In the Market
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in The Lewes Room at Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
AQUA TECH WATER SPECIALITIES JOINS THE RALLY’S SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
We Are More Than Primary Care
Core Concierge Health
THE JULIE GRITTON TEAM WITH COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER JOINS THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
Bayhealth
CHRISTIANA CARE JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
Lewes Just Got a Better Insurance Option
Lewes Insurance
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Premier Listings
Beautifully-Maintained 5BR Home in North Shores,...
Rehoboth Beach
3,290,000.00
FEATURED LISTING in North Shores! 🌊 // 21 Cedar Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - For Sale by The...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
The Vinyards
Lewes
324,500.00
12001 Old Vine Blvd #206 Lewes DE 19958 -Welcome to The Vineyards — this beautifully upgraded 2-...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Canalfront Building Lots in Lewes
Lewes
2,200,000.00
Two lots are available and recently approved by City of Lewes. Sitework will commence in 2nd...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Private Sanctuary
Houston
850,000.00
2578 Williamsville Road Houston DE 19954 – Rare 46-Acre Estate with Ranch Home – Your Private...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Beautiful New Listing in Wolfe Pointe!
Lewes
1,220,000.00
Approach this stunning home via a long driveway to a double-side entrance garage with parking for...
Open House:
Sun, 05/03/2026 -
12:00pm
to
3:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate
29606 Patrick Henry Cir, Millsboro, DE 19966
Millsboro
679,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of 55+ living in this exquisite Schell Brothers Whimbrel model, situated on...
Active Adults Realty®
Exceptional Custom-Built Residence in Canal Corkran
Rehoboth Beach
2,599,000.00
This exceptional custom-built residence offers a refined blend of luxury, privacy, and coastal...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
New Construction Luxury—Minus the Construction Noise
Lewes
599,000.00
OPEN: SATURDAY, 12PM-2PM
Skip the construction dust!
Why endure the delays and...
The Real McCoy Group
LUXURY COASTAL OPEN HOUSE at 23370 Horse Island Road!
Lewes
699,000.00
Experience Luxury Coastal Living at Bayfront at Rehoboth This energy-efficient 4 Bed, 2 & ½...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Open House in Black Creek Cove at 24860 Mistletoe Dr!
Georgetown
549,000.00
Join us on Sunday, May 3rd between 11 am and 1 pm for an open house and take a tour of this...
The Julie Gritton Team
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USFWS seeks to clean up area next to Milton...
Chris Flood
3 hours ago
U.S. Fish & Wildlife has submitted an application to the state related to removing lead shot...