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Polar Bear Plunge, 5K canceled
Thursday, February 26, 2026
What’s New
Polar Bear Plunge, 5K canceled
Book talk with Native American history expert set March 8
Unified Basketball reception celebrates inclusion and teamwork
Louis Henry Jones, veteran, devout Christian
She Who Shines exhibit to open at Peninsula Gallery March 7
Sussex Habitat team meets with federal legislators
Vehicle burns on Cordrey Road
Angola-area home damaged by fallen tree
DNREC to close the Point March 1
Gather Bakery opens Rehoboth Avenue storefront
From a galaxy far, far away
Robin & the Hoods to perform Feb. 27 in Rehoboth Beach
Downed trees slow blizzard cleanup
News / Police
Fallen tree damages Angola-area home
3 hours ago
A tree fell on a home near Angola Feb. 23, damaging the structure. The Indian River Volunteer...
Sussex council approves state police vehicle training course plan
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
Sussex County Council approved a conditional use Feb. 10, allowing Delaware State Police to build...
State of Emergency ends
1 day ago
Gov. Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response to Sunday’s...
Lewes recovers from blizzard
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
The Chandler and Levin families found one of the only sledding hills in the City of Lewes to have...
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Videos
Downed trees slow blizzard cleanup
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Viewpoints
Chicken Ed was a Dewey Beach giant
1 day ago
For four decades, most of Dewey Beach’s existence, Ed Riggin was part of the fabric of the town. ...
Bunting respected all constituents
By Joyce O'Neal
2 days ago
On behalf of the Delaware Manufactured Homeowners Association, we extend our deepest condolences on...
Snow blindness
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Work zone status should be factor for tickets
By Oliver Shaw
2 days ago
I appreciate the attention Cape Gazette and many local residents have given to the speed camera on...
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Obituaries
Alice Ann Hill, Hollywood socialite governess
21 hours ago
Alice Ann Hill of Lewes died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Known as “Nanny Ali” from her...
H. Edwin Riggin Sr., owned Ed’s Chicken & Crabs
1 day ago
H. Edwin "Ed" Riggin Sr., 92, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Ed leaves his...
Louise Elizabeth Workman, led extraordinary life
1 day ago
Louise Elizabeth Workman graced our world with her presence Sept. 7, 1916, in Salisbury, Md. Raised...
James Robert DiGuglielmo, devoted family man
1 day ago
James “Jimmy” Robert DiGuglielmo, born Feb. 16, 1959, was a family man – a family man who didn’t...
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Sports
Mariner hosts Middle School Unified Basketball Tournament
21 hours ago
Mariner Middle School hosted the unified basketball tournament for Cape district middle school...
Two days behind the camera, yet I often miss the money shot
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
What’s going on - Wrestling is the most intense sport; the dual meets are like indoor football...
Delmarva Christian crowned ESIAC champions for second consecutive year
By Aaron R. Mushrush
4 days ago
Playing to a packed house, the Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball team defended its ESIAC...
Cape wrestling wins Henlopen Conference tournament
By Dave Frederick
4 days ago
A two-day wrestling tournament is a wellness clinic of constant motion with performances and...
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A & E
Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition continues at DSU
13 hours ago
The Delaware Division of the Arts is hosting the 15th annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition...
Milton Arts Guild talk to spotlight iconography March 3
19 hours ago
Milton Arts Guild will present a talk titled “Iconography: The Art Behind the Image,” at 6 p.m.,...
Dogfish hosts ‘Survivor’ challenge
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Prior to the 50th season premiere of CBS’s “Survivor” Feb. 25, fans of the show in the Cape Region...
Beautiful Broadkill
2 days ago
Gail Ryan of Millsboro submitted this lovely view of the Broadkill River in Milton, looking west...
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Cape Life
Milton kindergarteners showcase zoology learning
3 hours ago
Milton Elementary School kindergarten students held a Zoology Publishing Party Jan. 23, showcasing...
A special Amsterdam journey shared with the Gazette
21 hours ago
Mary Johnston of Rehoboth Beach recently joined her godmother, Marijke van Buchem, on a heartfelt...
Forensic science study enhances H.O.B. language arts unit
23 hours ago
As part of their English Language Arts mystery genre unit, fourth-grade students at H.O....
Lewes playground remembered at Black history event
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
The parcel was only 9-acres square, but it was the whole world to generations of African American...
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Local Buzz
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
Financial Planning IN Retirement is Different—Here’s Why
George Reilly
Financial planning FOR retirement is the process of preparing your finances so you're ready to stop...
Cape Gazette’s guide to saying ‘I Do’ in the Cape Region
Cape Gazette
Weddings is how Cape Gazette shows up for couples planning one of life’s most meaningful moments —...
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune
George Reilly
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune Last Tuesday was Mardi Gras, and “Fat Tuesday” is a major celebration...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
Real Estate Tip: A Successful Closing
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
OPEN HOUSE | Peaceful Eagles Landing Getaway | 3BR 2.5BA | 310 Blue Heron Drive #3102
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, 2/28 | 12 PM - 2 PM 310 Blue Heron Drive #3102 | Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 |...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
Thinking of re-roofing?
Bill Cullin
Should You Replace Your Roof? While it’s certainly one of the most important parts of your home—...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 407!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
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Calendar of Events
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Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
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
to
5:00 pm
American Girl club
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
The Harlem Renaissance program
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Friday, February 27
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters 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
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
5:00 pm
LHS film screening
5:00 pm
LHS “Bear Me Into Freedom” Screening Event
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 28
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
LHS film screening
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
CANCELED Anime club
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Beach bingo fundraiser
5:00 pm
LHS “Bear Me Into Freedom” Screening Event
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
The Writer's Room and the Troupe performance
Business
Labor secretary to address Women in Construction Summit March 3
17 hours ago
Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware Chapter will host its annual Women in Construction...
U.S. Rep McBride hosts agriculture summit in Harrington
1 day ago
Congresswoman Sarah McBride, D-Del., hosted an inaugural agriculture summit Feb. 19 in Harrington...
Locals celebrate Delaware Lottery wins
3 days ago
Two local residents recently scored big wins with the Delaware Lottery. A 36-year-old woman from...
New reporting rules to impact some property sales
4 days ago
Changes to the way some real estate sales are reported are set to go into effect Saturday, March 1...
Ferry plans rate changes this spring
4 days ago
Anyone planning a trip across Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry should plan to book in...
Lewes farmers market program receives $10,000 grant
5 days ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Acme Markets Foundation...
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Blogs
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
2 days 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
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JUST SOLD! Charles Court - 140 Tobin Drive, Milton, DE 19968
Mike Kogler Team
OPEN HOUSE | Peaceful Eagles Landing Getaway | 3BR 2.5BA | 310 Blue Heron Drive #3102
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
PRICE REDUCED~17 S SHORE DRIVE-SOUTH SHORES-LINCOLN
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SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
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SOLD! Rarely Available 1 BR, 1 BA Condo With Unobstructed Ocean Views!
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3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
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PRICE REDUCED~34143 YIANA DR~WOODLANDS AT BETHANY
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UNDER CONTRACT! 5.38-Acre parcel Zoned CR-1 Commercial on Route 24
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NEW PRICE! Money-Maker Townhouse For Sale – $324,999
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“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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NEW PRICE! 16635 Shoal Road
Lewes
835,000.00
Welcome to this exceptional home in the highly sought-after Breakwater community, perfectly...
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Millsboro
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The Real McCoy Group
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495,000.00
Fantastic water views of Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay from this first-floor corner unit. Take...
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Millsboro
545,000.00
Visit our open house on Saturday, February 28th from 10 am to 12:30 pm and take a tour of this...
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Polar Bear Plunge, 5K canceled
Chris Flood
3 hours ago
For the second time in a little over a month, weather-related issues have forced the cancelation of...