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Thursday, February 5, 2026
What’s New
Rehoboth fixture Walter Brittingham dies at 82
Janet M. Scott, devoted teacher, community volunteer
Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Festival to open Feb. 20
Seahawks swimmers wrap up sixth straight undefeated season
Earl Vernon Yoder, proud veteran, carpenter
Vikings run away from Ravens for fourth straight win
ThinkSecureNet names Laroche president
Melda A. Bengston, devoted to family, faith
Bird’s-eye view from Milton’s new water tower
Richmill Power Washing launches in Lewes
Cape girls’ basketball grounds the Ravens by 30
Mandatory midterms resurface at Cape
Kerry Hallett to perform Feb. 11 in Lewes
News / Police
Blunt Rochester holds listening tour on coastal concerns
By Bill Shull
23 hours ago
Water, water everywhere. But will there be a drop of money to pay for critical projects in ocean...
Cape receives threat; police say it’s unfounded
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen School District officials alerted families Feb. 4, that it received an automated...
Bill would require snow, ice removal from vehicles
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Delaware legislators are considering a bill that would require accumulated snow and ice to be...
Footprints in the snow help solve burglary case
2 days ago
A Georgetown man faces burglary and theft charges Jan. 30, after police say footprints in the snow...
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Viewpoints
Icing takes the Cape
21 hours ago
Leonard Tylecki captured this photograph of ice piling up along the beaches in Lewes near the Cape...
Johnnie Walker Beach holds historical significance in Lewes
By Darryl Daisey
1 day ago
Johnnie Walker Beach holds a deep historical significance in Lewes, particularly as it relates to...
Term limits are anti-democratic
By Claire Snyder-Hall
2 days ago
The Cape Gazette recently ran an editorial in favor of term limits. They quote my soundbite, “We...
Plunging temperatures
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Joseph T. Moore, owned Williams Insurance Agency
44 minutes ago
Joseph T. Moore of Rehoboth passed away peacefully in the presence of his family Sunday, Feb. 1,...
Thomas Louis DeEmedio, loved his family
44 minutes ago
Thomas ‘Tom’ Louis DeEmedio, 76, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, with...
Raymond H. Gibson, retired teacher, coach
1 day ago
Raymond H. Gibson, 85, of Oxford, Fla., died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Cornerstone Hospice...
Kelly Truitt, Bodie’s retiree
1 day ago
Kelly Truitt, 67, of Seaford, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in her hometown.Born April 4, 1958...
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Sports
Three Cape athletes select college and sport
By Dave Frederick
29 minutes ago
Three athletes committed to play their respective sports in college at a Feb. 4 ceremony at Cape...
Tracy Sipprelle ran 3,256 miles in 2025
By Tim Bamforth
5 hours ago
Congratulations to the Seashore Striders challengers who participated in the 2025 100-mile-per-...
Cape unified basketball falls to Jays
By Dan Cook
21 hours ago
The Cape unified basketball team moved to 1-4 with a 46-38 loss to Seaford Feb. 3 at Cape’s Little...
Royals outduel Sabres 50-46
By Dan Cook
21 hours ago
The Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball team moved to 9-6 on the season Feb. 2, as they defeated...
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A & E
Best Shot photography exhibition to open in Rehoboth Feb. 7
13 hours ago
CAMP Rehoboth will host a reception for Best Shot, its first art exhibit of the year, at 3 p.m.,...
Historian to highlight WWII supply transportation service Feb. 14
23 hours ago
The Milford Museum American History Series will present Dante Brizill speaking on “The Red Ball...
Valentine’s comedy special set Feb. 6 in Milton
1 day ago
In a night dedicated to sharp wit, outrageous stories and absolutely zero romantic pressure, Milton...
Saulsbury Street Sunrise
2 days ago
Mary Ann Perrone submitted her image of a sunrise from Saulsbury Street in Dewey Beach on New Year’...
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Cape Life
Author Patmeena Sabit to discuss ‘Good People’ Feb. 12
5 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will welcome author Patmeena Sabit for a discussion...
Delmarva Christian students share J-Term explorations
15 hours ago
Delmarva Christian High School has concluded its annual J-Term program for students in grades nine...
Local artist donates mural to Jewish congregation
By Bill Shull
17 hours ago
Davide Bavati’s latest painting takes up a wall in the corner of the Chabad of Southern Delaware...
Sussex public safety director to address coalition Feb. 11
17 hours ago
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Lewes Public Library...
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Local Buzz
Reasons to Buy a House With an Unfinished Basement
Mike Kogler Team
Reasons to Buy a House With an Unfinished Basement
When looking for a new home, you may...
Real Estate Tip: Getting Ready To Sell
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
Taxes in Transition - Retirement & Relocation Class at the Lewes Library 2/17
Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments
The Delaware Money School will host an educational workshop titled “Taxes in Transition – Smart...
Grooming Your Yard
Bill Cullin
Does your yard have a freshly-painted fence, a smooth, green lawn and a well-trimmed hedge? A well-...
Groundhog Day—Any Financial Lessons for Retirees?
George Reilly
Groundhog Day—Any Financial Lessons for Retirees? While I am not a big believer in rodent-based...
"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...
OPEN HOUSE! Serene Luxury in Lewes | 4BR 3.5BA | 36200 Brackish Drive
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, 2/7 | 12 PM - 2 PM 36200 Brackish Drive | Atlantic East, Lewes | List Price...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
Grow Your Business in 2026 with Spring Home & Garden
Cape Gazette
Homeowners across the Cape Region are gearing up for spring projects - make sure they find your...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
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
Minecraft builders
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Snapology program
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Friday, February 6
(All day)
Fire & Ice Festival
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Friday event
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 7
(All day)
Fire & Ice Festival
(All day)
Take Your Child to the Library Day
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Meet the Artist event
Business
National Guard vet Kaniela Ramil wins $5,000 from InHouse
4 hours ago
Delaware National Guard veteran Kaniela Ramil won $5,000 after entering the annual Help on the...
Lewes chamber recognizes Braithwaite for service
22 hours ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce has selected Gavin Braithwaite as the recipient of its fourth annual...
Rehoboth Diner closed indefinitely for renovations
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Diner on Route 1 north of Rehoboth Beach is closed for an undetermined amount of time...
Coolest Thing Made in Delaware nominations due by Feb. 18
1 day ago
From forensic tools used by investigators to aerospace technology trusted far beyond Earth’s...
Bayhealth cuts ribbon at new Ann L. Burton Center for Children
3 days ago
Bayhealth recently hosted a ribbon-cutting event and tour at the Bayhealth Ann L. Burton Center for...
Vincent offers advanced pediatric eye care in Rehoboth
5 days ago
Simon Eye Associates has welcomed Dr. Kristen Vincent, OD, FAAO, a pediatric and developmental...
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Blogs
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
Cancelling My Plans
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
Fear of Falling
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
How Public Was My Domain!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I can’t speak for my fellow scribes, but for me, the list of masterworks that have entered the...
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