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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
What’s New
Cape district receives $150K grant to support early literacy efforts
Benefit events to celebrate life of ‘Spoonie’ March 31, May 4
Queen tribute show coming to Milton April 4
Janet Lynn O’Brien, loved her family, community
Dolores Irene Pollack, kind, loving soul
Sussex Academy sophomore wins Delaware Poetry Out Loud competition
Daniel B. Jones, Delmarva Power retiree
Ritzert runs for re-election in Lewes
Families flock to Easter egg hunt
A Greek adventure with the Cape Gazette
Young guns dominate Run for the Buds 5K in Dewey
Rehoboth coffee shop and bakery The Point has closed
BPG|Sports taking over operations at Sports at the Beach
News / Police
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Milford
1 day ago
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred March 23...
Two charged in Georgetown drug bust
1 day ago
Two Georgetown residents face felony drug charges March 20 after a drug bust. Members of the...
Dewey approves bayfront dining for The Lighthouse
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
The Lighthouse Restaurant in Dewey Beach will be permitted to implement temporary outdoor dining on...
Millsboro man dies in Georgetown crash
1 day ago
A Millsboro man, 23, died March 22 following a single-vehicle crash on Zoar Road. Police said...
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Viewpoints
Lewes High graduates 26 seniors 75 years ago
23 hours ago
This year’s senior class is entering the final stretch, with just a few months remaining until...
Sussex doesn’t need a medical school; it needs doctors
By William Albanese
1 day ago
Everyone agrees on one thing: Sussex County needs more physicians. Our population is growing...
Bringing together community, culture and commerce
By Ronald KL Collins
1 day ago
The world is what we make it. In that world, we can create magic if we only wish for it. Much...
County competition
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
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Obituaries
Donald Mais Fisher, veteran, active community member
1 day ago
Donald Mais Fisher, 82, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family Wednesday,...
William Edward Battista, dedicated to community
1 day ago
William Battista of Millsboro passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., in...
George W. Bray Jr., veteran, retired police officer
2 days ago
George W. Bray Jr., 78, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Thursday,...
James Bernerd Holdridge, loved his family, sports
2 days ago
James Bernerd Holdridge Sr., known to his friends and family as Jim, passed away peacefully...
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Sports
Sussex Academy boys’ lacrosse seeks third straight title
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
With limited numbers, the Sussex Academy boys’ lacrosse team knows it needs to work a bit harder to...
Sussex Academy teeing off with confidence in 2026
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Sussex Academy golf came six strokes shy of a Henlopen Conference title last season with a strong...
Seahawks girls’ tennis searching for seventh straight winning season
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Tennis at Sussex Academy is growing, and one of the reasons the girls’ team had to make cuts for...
Naiya and Aniyah run middle distance at Sussex Central nine years apart
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Miss Teen Delmarva - Aniyah Daisey, 15, ran the Run for the Buds 5K March 22, passing me on Fredman...
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A & E
Kite festival returns to Lewes April 3
10 hours ago
The Great Delaware Kite Festival, co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware...
Sisters Soak Up Taste of Spring
2 days ago
Sisters Evelyn DeArmitt, 6, and Micah DeArmitt, 3, enjoy the first nice day in months in this photo...
Lewes to host annual Tulip Celebration starting April 1
5 days ago
The 17th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and...
Food additives aren’t evil, just factors to consider in dietary choices
By Denise Clemons
5 days ago
While I’m not always the strictest adherent, I remain a believer in Michael Pollan’s key advice on...
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Cape Life
Wescoat Scholarship applications due April 15
6 hours ago
Cape Henlopen High School class of 2026 students and prior graduates who wish to be considered for...
Sussex Consortium celebrates Read Aloud Day
20 hours ago
The Sussex Consortium joined schools around the world in celebrating the power of reading aloud,...
Interactive mystery study engages Lewes Elementary learners
22 hours ago
Kicking off their English Language Arts mystery genre unit, students at Lewes Elementary School...
Sussex Tech grad earning clinical hours at her alma mater
1 day ago
Sussex Technical High School graduate Hannah Murphy is earning valuable clinical hours toward her...
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Local Buzz
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...
You could win in a new HVAC system by Shoretech!
Cape Gazette
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Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
FOR SALE: 8BR Home in Dodds Addition, Rehoboth Beach! 3 Blocks From Ocean!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Home in Dodds Addition Just 3 Blocks From the Beach! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $1,815,000📍 21008 Dodd...
FOR SALE: 8BR Home in Canal Corkran, Rehoboth Beach! Luxury Meets Location!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Luxury Meets Location in Canal Corkran!🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $4,989,000📍32 Eleanor Lee Lane E,...
FOR SALE: 4BR New Construction Custom Home in South Rehoboth!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
New Construction Custom-Home in South Rehoboth! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $3,895,000✨📍209 New Castle...
Real Estate Tip: How to Set a Proper Budget for Your Home Remodel
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
"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...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
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
12:00 pm
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
6:45 pm
Feelings Rock with Miss Taylor
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
Thursday, March 26
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School program
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
Lewes library book club
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen job fair preparation workshop
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Friday, March 27
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me story time
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
6:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
Lieutenant governor meets with small business leaders across the state
8 hours ago
To identify new opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to strengthen Delaware’s economy and...
Delmarva Christian teacher recognized by Johnson Orthodontics
2 days ago
A Delmarva Christian third-grade teacher received an unexpected classroom honor last month thanks...
Dogfish Head gives $9K gift to Food Bank culinary school
3 days ago
Dogfish Head recently presented the Food Bank of Delaware with a check for $9,274 to support its...
DSCC to score General Assembly on competitiveness decisions
3 days ago
Each year, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Competitiveness Agenda is shaped through input...
Local students receive toothbrushing kits for Dental Health Month
3 days ago
In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr. Jonathan Johnson of Johnson...
Dogfish Head celebrates 302 Day
3 days ago
Dogfish Head celebrated all things Delaware with its annual 302 Day at the Milton brewery March 7...
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Blogs
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
The Humming Bluebird of Happiness
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
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Ritzert runs for re-election in Lewes
Bill Shull
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Tim Ritzert sat in the tiny office in Lewes City Hall reserved for members of council. When he’s...