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Saturday, February 28, 2026
What’s New
Paradise Pub soup contest supports food programs for needy
WindSync quintet lights up Coastal Concerts stage
Winter Olympics spark math activity at Lewes Elementary
Inaugural Food Bank fundraiser tournament set for April 7
Futures in the Arts high school senior sign-ups due March 23
January housing data reflects early-year market reset
Love Creek and Rehoboth second-graders host publishing parties
Cape district recognizes National School Counseling Week
Cave Neck Road subdivision set for March 4 hearing
Lewes to ‘squeeze the balloon’ on parking
Delaware State Parks entrance fees go into effect March 1
Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition continues at DSU
Making memories with the Cape Gazette on the Cape Codder Cruise
News / Police
Former Chez La Mer building in Rehoboth to be razed
By Chris Flood
23 hours 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
1 day ago
In the wake of a snowstorm that brought everything to a screeching halt of days, Rehohoth Beach...
Milton council to debate commercial annexation March 2
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Town Council will debate a request for annexation of 5 acres at the corner of Harbeson and...
News Briefs 2/27/26
1 day 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
1 day ago
Concrete dune crossing must be removed
By Josh Schuster
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
21 hours ago
Jean A. Hawley passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at TidalHealth in Salisbury, Md. Born March 17...
Louis Henry Jones, veteran, devout Christian
1 day ago
Louis Henry Jones, 90, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at his residence with his...
Alice Ann Hill, Hollywood socialite governess
2 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
2 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
Trout opening day is set for March 7
By Eric Burnley
5 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day ago
Cale Baker This Cape senior is a head-to-toe unorthodox wrestler who uses a lot of arms and legs...
Athletes are ready to bust loose
1 day ago
Wrestling Immersion Program - The only way to learn the language of a championship state wrestling...
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A & E
Taste of history: Chocolate with colonial roots
By Denise Clemons
1 day 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
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present the 2026 Oscar-nominated short films, beginning with...
She Who Shines exhibit to open at Peninsula Gallery March 7
1 day ago
Artistic renditions of the mystical female spirit will be showcased in the She Who Shines...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Robin & the Hoods to perform Feb. 27 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Robin & the Hoods, a longtime favorite among local music fans, will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.,...
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Cape Life
Winter storm more trouble than I expected
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
There was nothing about this in the brochures. That thought went through my mind as I shoveled a...
Book talk with Native American history expert set March 8
1 day ago
The Lewes Public Library and the History Book Festival will welcome historian David J. Silverman...
Milton kindergarteners showcase zoology learning
2 days ago
Milton Elementary School kindergarten students held a Zoology Publishing Party Jan. 23, showcasing...
A special Amsterdam journey shared with the Gazette
2 days ago
Mary Johnston of Rehoboth Beach recently joined her godmother, Marijke van Buchem, on a heartfelt...
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Local Buzz
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 —...
THANK YOU ASHTON POOLS BY DESIGN FOR YOUR PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP
Rally For Our First Responders
Welcome & Thank You, Ashton Pools By Design! We are thrilled to welcome Ashton Pools By...
House Odors and Selling
Bill Cullin
Do you have a dog or cat that lives indoors with the family? A pet can pose a problem when your...
Strong Heart. Stronger Life. A Man’s Guide to Cardiovascular Health
Core Concierge Health
As concierge primary care physicians, we have the privilege of time — time to listen, to dig deeper...
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...
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...
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...
THANK YOU WAWA FOR YOUR GOLD SPONSORSHIP!
Rally For Our First Responders
Thank You, Wawa! We are so grateful for your $1,000 Gold Sponsorship of the 4th Annual Rally...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
JUST SOLD at The HENLOPEN, Unit 613, by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Agent There
Bill Cullin
This condo featured an updated kitchen with granite counters, modern tile baths, hurricane shutters...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
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
10:30 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
Sunday, March 1
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
8:00 am
to
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
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
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
Business
Ocean Medical Imaging closes after 17 years
1 day 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
1 day ago
Two Rehoboth Beach restaurants took a step forward with permit-of-compliance approvals by city...
Shore United adds experienced mortgage banker
1 day ago
Shore United Bank recently welcomed John Berner to its growing mortgage division. With extensive...
Gather Bakery opens Rehoboth Avenue storefront
1 day 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
1 day ago
To advocate for new affordable housing legislation at the federal level, representatives from...
Labor secretary to address Women in Construction Summit March 3
2 days ago
Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware Chapter will host its annual Women in Construction...
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Blogs
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
4 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 In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
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Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
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RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS SILENT AUCTION WILL OPENED FOR PREVIEW ON MARCH 1
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JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Strong Heart. Stronger Life. A Man’s Guide to Cardiovascular Health
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LHS “Bear Me Into Freedom” Screening Event
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Free Social Security Course Online!
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Bayhealth and Delaware State University Athletics Strengthen Partnership
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ZAVA CAFE AND LAGO ASIAN CUISINE & SUSHI HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE 5TH RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS!
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Premier Listings
Tidewater Landing
Lewes
990,000.00
34326 Amelias Lndg, Lewes, De 19958 - Welcome to Tidewater Landing, where luxury living meets...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Featured Property in COASTAL CLUB!
Lewes
554,900.00
EASY LIVING AWAITS! No, this is not a dream...in fact every day CAN feel like a vacation; just...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Serene Luxury in Lewes | 4BR 3.5BA | 36200 Brackish...
Lewes
779,900.00
36200 Brackish Drive | Atlantic East, Lewes | List Price : $779,900 READY FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN!...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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
LOTS OF LAND - 4059 PARADISE ALLEY ROAD
Harrington
599,990.00
3 ACRES W/HORSE BARN - Spacious 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home set on a private 3-acre property at...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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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Mann & Sons, Inc. REALTORS®
Open House at 21332 N Acorn Way - Fully Furnished...
Lewes
525,000.00
Join us on Saturday, February 28th between 12 pm and 2 pm for a tour of this STUNNING home! Turnkey...
The Julie Gritton Team
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.
Brand-New 5BR Estate on 7.28-Acres in Harbeson!
Harbeson
2,470,000.00
Brand-New Estate on 7.28-Acres! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $2,470,000✨ 📍 30425 Hollymount Road, Harbeson,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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Lewes to ‘squeeze the balloon’ on parking
Bill Shull
14 hours ago
Lewes Councilman Joe Elder passed out filled balloons to his colleagues, props he connected to the...