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Monday, April 6, 2026
What’s New
La Red dental workers donate time to Give Kids A Smile
Ronald E. Wyatt Sr., veteran, man of deep faith
Elaine G. Woerner, devoted to family, community
Lewes senior living community recognized for dementia care training
Students visit DSP Troop 7 for hands-on learning experience
MERR yard sale donations welcome April 15-May 7
Legal Art Contest seeks student submissions by May 15
Beebe team thanks Kay Young for dedicated leadership
Sharp-Eyed Hunter
Spring peeper chorus is an ode to freshwater wetlands
Carey Farm annexation to come before Milton council April 6
Sussex Academy powers to 18-1 victory
Cape volleyball shuts out Aspira 3-0
News / Police
Banking bills introduced in Delaware General Assembly
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The Delaware Banking Modernization Act under Senate Bill 16 was introduced March 23, making changes...
McBride gets $600,000 to keep sand pumping at inlet
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
A bulldozer pushed sand through a man-made river on the north side of the Indian River Inlet. It’s...
Rehoboth soliciting comment on new light fixtures
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
In advance of installing new light fixtures on Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach...
Dewey to move forward with climate change resiliency plan
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
Dewey Beach Town Council voted to move forward with a $75,000 climate change resiliency plan at its...
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Viewpoints
Yes, that’s 24-karat gold leaf on that North Shores mosaic
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
There’s been a large house under construction on the corner of Holly Road and Ocean Drive in the...
Sussex Academy turns 25
3 days ago
A large crowd of current and past faculty and board members, alumni and other supporters recently...
Sweat threat
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Offshore wind costs deserve transparency
By Andrew Cullen
3 days ago
Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall recently commented that offshore wind energy goes into the grid, in...
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Obituaries
Owen James Cheevers, successful in finance
3 days ago
Owen James Cheevers, 75, died peacefully at home in Lewes, Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born in...
Jeffrey Keith Minsker, veteran, devoted family man
4 days ago
Jeffrey Keith Minsker passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 30, 2026. He was quietly called...
Jane S. Nicholson, active in community, church
6 days ago
Jane S. Nicholson, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born Jan. 4, 1939...
Robert Stanley Carpenter, had friendly, outgoing nature
6 days ago
Robert Stanley Carpenter, 61, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his residence.Born...
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Sports
Royals go 2-1 in first three 2026 matches
By Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
Delmarva Christian won its first match of the 2026 season March 26, with a 185-255 defeat of Mt....
Trout season opens April 4
By Eric Burnley
2 days ago
Delaware will open the trout season Saturday, April 4, in New Castle County. So, you may ask, why...
Sussex Academy volleyball back to .500 with 3-0 win
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
As spring brightens up the Cape Region, it’s helping the Sussex Academy boys’ volleyball team warm...
Seahawks send Senators home with a 5-0 tennis loss
By Aaron R. Mushrush
3 days ago
Too much of a good thing is sometimes … a good thing, especially if it leads to back-to-back 5-0...
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A & E
Rehoboth Concert Band show nets $25K for senior center
1 day ago
Rehoboth Concert Band performed its annual spring concert March 15 to benefit the Cape Henlopen...
Valencia Baryton Project to perform concert in Milford April 18
1 day ago
Mispillion Performance Series will present The Valencia Baryton Project for its spring season...
Beginner white-line woodcut print class set April 22-23
1 day ago
White-line woodcut artist Fred Dylla will teach a two-day course on the art form from 9 a.m. to 4 p...
Easter bonnet bar crawl returns to Rehoboth
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Bears held their fifth annual Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl April 4, with proceeds...
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Cape Life
Education reform is League of Women Voters topic April 14
22 hours ago
The Sussex County League of Women Voters will present a talk on “Current Efforts to Make Delaware...
AAUW to host Lewes mayor April 16
1 day ago
The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 16, at The Lodge at...
Wine and Dine event to support Read Aloud Delaware April 15
1 day ago
The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant at 2 Olive Ave. in Rehoboth Beach will host the...
Legacy Academy celebrates American Jubilee
1 day ago
To cap the academic quarter and immerse students in the study of Colonial America, Legacy Academy...
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Local Buzz
Rearranging Furniture Could Help You Use Space More Effectively and Give You a Mental Boost
Bill Cullin
People often arrange furniture when they move into a home, get used to a particular layout and give...
Contingency Sale
Bill Cullin
Sellers may be reluctant to accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another property....
Beebe Hosting Advanced Care Planning Events in April!
Beebe Healthcare
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is held on April 16 each year to educate healthcare...
Put Your Restaurant on the Cape’s Local Dining Map
Cape Gazette
When locals and visitors are deciding where to go out in the Cape Region, make sure they find your...
Get in the Game — and Get Your Bar Seen
Dine Out
Put Your Bartender in the Spotlight This Summer Cape Gazette is launching something new to kick...
23712 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23712 Herring Reach Ct. in the desirable Bay Pointe community. This well-...
26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
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23687 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23687 Herring Reach Court – a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom...
Avoiding Delays During Escrow When Selling
Bill Cullin
Unforeseen problems can arise during escrow, and closing dates are never set in stone! Lenders,...
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Calendar of Events
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9:00 am
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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
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
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
5:45 pm
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7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books program
Tuesday, April 7
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
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Science & Society talk
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Simmer Down Cookbook Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, April 8
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Topical Seminars discussion group
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
7:00 pm
Sussex Preservation Coalition meeting
Business
Home insurance based on replacement cost or actual cash value, officials say
20 hours ago
Delaware Department of Insurance officials say Delaware homeowners concerned over rising insurance...
National design award goes to Becker Morgan Group
1 day ago
Becker Morgan Group’s custom residential project, Cape Cod Nod, recently received a Silver Award...
Cape Henlopen Elks recognize local biz for proper flag display
1 day ago
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks’ national Fly the Flag Program recognizes businesses...
Tourism office releases new Visit Delaware Travel Guide
1 day ago
Delaware Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay helped the Delaware Tourism Office unveil its new Visit Delaware...
Chamber welcomes Kaja Asian Cuisine to membership
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Kaja Asian Cuisine to its...
New DRBA ferry design will allow upgrade to zero-emission operations
2 days ago
In December, the Delaware River and Bay Authority awarded a $78.6 million contract to Senesco...
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Blogs
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
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Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
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Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
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It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
For Rent
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I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
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949,990.00
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465,000.00
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Banking bills introduced in Delaware General Assembly
Melissa Steele
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The Delaware Banking Modernization Act under Senate Bill 16 was introduced March 23, making changes...