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Sunday, March 1, 2026
What’s New
Red Hat Society members enjoy bowling outing
TKo Hospitality promotes two to area general manager roles
Historian to discuss portrayal of women in WWII propaganda imagery
DelDOT announces Name That Plow contest winners
Milford Senior Center mural to honor nation’s history
Friends of Laurel Library accepts $17,000 donation
Women’s Club of Milton continues service to community
Soup contest supports food programs for needy
Grayson Davis, Nick Walker win wrestling titles for Cape
Milton council to debate commercial annexation March 2
DNREC explains energy funds
Milton Theatre begins pouring concrete on new educational wing
New Cape-branded water highlights student-athletes
News / Police
Lewes to ‘squeeze the balloon’ on parking
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Lewes Councilman Joe Elder passed out filled balloons to his colleagues, props he connected to the...
Former Chez La Mer building in Rehoboth to be razed
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
A commercial building on the corner of Second Street and Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach that’s...
Rehoboth, Henlopen Acres cleanup is going to take a bit of time
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
In the wake of a snowstorm that brought everything to a screeching halt of days, Rehohoth Beach...
News Briefs 2/27/26
2 days ago
DNREC to close the Point March 1 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental...
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Viewpoints
Hoop regroup
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Concrete dune crossing must be removed
By Josh Schuster
2 days ago
I’ve been following the Prime Hook Beach concrete dune crossing story since it was first published...
A selfless act from Dewey’s town manager
By Courtney Riordan
2 days ago
On Feb. 23, I received a gift from a Town of Dewey Beach official for which I was most thankful and...
Thank your local federal employees
By Ken Sosne
2 days ago
February may be the shortest month of the year, but the challenges facing the federal community are...
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Obituaries
Jean A. Hawley, loved her family
1 day ago
Jean A. Hawley passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at TidalHealth in Salisbury, Md. Born March 17...
Louis Henry Jones, veteran, devout Christian
2 days ago
Louis Henry Jones, 90, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at his residence with his...
Alice Ann Hill, Hollywood socialite governess
3 days 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
3 days ago
H. Edwin "Ed" Riggin Sr., 92, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Ed leaves his...
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Sports
Inaugural Food Bank fundraiser tournament set for April 7
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
The Food Bank of Delaware is holding its inaugural Sussex County golf fundraiser at Rehoboth Beach...
Trout opening day is set for March 7
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
As I write this, I am looking at 12 to 14 inches of snow. And yet the opening of Delaware trout...
Olympic recap
By Sumner Spence
2 days ago
For the past two-and-a-half weeks, I really enjoyed watching all of the different Olympic sports on...
Athletes of the Week Feb. 27
2 days ago
Cale Baker This Cape senior is a head-to-toe unorthodox wrestler who uses a lot of arms and legs...
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A & E
WindSync quintet lights up Coastal Concerts stage
1 day ago
Coastal Concerts hosted WindSync quintet for a Feb. 14 performance at Bethel United Methodist...
Futures in the Arts high school senior sign-ups due March 23
1 day ago
Highlighting Delaware’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of creative leaders, the second...
Taste of history: Chocolate with colonial roots
By Denise Clemons
2 days ago
This past weekend, as we awaited the start of the forecasted snowfall, we were glad our neighbors...
Oscar-nominated short film screenings open Feb. 27
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present the 2026 Oscar-nominated short films, beginning with...
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Cape Life
Making memories with the Cape Gazette on the Cape Codder Cruise
1 day ago
Cape Gazette readers Susan and John Ament enjoyed a wonderful trip aboard American Cruise Lines on...
Winter Olympics spark math activity at Lewes Elementary
1 day ago
Students in Missy Snyder and Shannon Phile’s fourth-grade classes at Lewes Elementary School...
Love Creek and Rehoboth second-graders host publishing parties
1 day ago
Second-grade students at Love Creek Elementary School and Rehoboth Elementary School recently...
Cape district recognizes National School Counseling Week
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen School District joined schools across the nation in celebrating National School...
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Local Buzz
Dog Houses
Bill Cullin
A family pet often represents a major challenge when a house is being marketed. Your family may...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Deadlines
Bill Cullin
Both buyer and seller should be aware of all of the deadlines in their purchase agreement. Each...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...
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...
THANK YOU ASHTON POOLS BY DESIGN FOR YOUR PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP
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Easter egg preorder sale
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Pansie planters preorder sale
8:00 am
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11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
Monday, March 2
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
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
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Grab & Go STEM program
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Tuesday, March 3
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
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
Business
January housing data reflects early-year market reset
1 day ago
Delaware’s housing market opened 2026 with a slower pace of buyer activity and longer marketing...
Ocean Medical Imaging closes after 17 years
2 days ago
After 17 years in business, the owners of Ocean Medical Imaging in Milton have decided to close....
Two Rehoboth restaurants get compliance permit approvals
2 days ago
Two Rehoboth Beach restaurants took a step forward with permit-of-compliance approvals by city...
Shore United adds experienced mortgage banker
2 days ago
Shore United Bank recently welcomed John Berner to its growing mortgage division. With extensive...
Gather Bakery opens Rehoboth Avenue storefront
2 days ago
Gather Bakery owners Isabel and Matthew Walsh introduced alfajores to the Cape Region with a pop-up...
Sussex Habitat team meets with federal legislators
3 days ago
To advocate for new affordable housing legislation at the federal level, representatives from...
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Blogs
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
5 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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Premier Listings
Featured Home in KINGS CREEK CC!
Rehoboth Beach
1,368,000.00
ENJOY LIFE ALONG THE GREEN - in the prestigious Kings Creek County Club - this remarkably updated...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
A Beach Home that Pays for Itself! PRIMEHOOK BEACH!
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.
Exceptional $4.5M Coastal Residence at Indian Beach!
Rehoboth Beach
4,500,000.00
Exceptional Coastal Residence at Indian Beach! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $4,500,000 📍19 Palmer Avenue,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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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Featured Listing in WINDSTONE!
Milton
449,900.00
Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the desirable community of Windstone in Milton,...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Lewes
495,000.00
Fantastic water views of Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay from this first-floor corner unit. Take...
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Houston
899,000.00
2578 Williamsville Road Houston DE 19954 – Rare 46-Acre Estate with Ranch Home – Your Private...
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4BR Single-Family Home in Creek Haven, Selbyville!
Selbyville
405,000.00
Single-Family Home in Creek Haven! 🏞️ List Price: $405,000 📍 30155 Creekview Circle, Selbyville...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
Deal of the Week | Updated 3-Bed Home with Assumable...
Felton
340,000.00
Property type: Residential Status: Active 3 Beds | 2 Full 1 Half Baths | 1,624 Sq. Ft. View This...
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Milton Theatre begins pouring concrete on new...
Ryan Mavity
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Milton Theatre began pouring concrete on its new 2,850-square-foot educational wing Feb. 19...