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Thursday, April 17, 2025
What’s New
Wayne George Weimer, enjoyed many hobbies
Author David Baldacci to appear April 26 in Rehoboth Beach
Capital Ringers spring shows kick off April 26
Marks comes up just short in no-hit bid as Cape conquers IR 4-0
Tom and Delores Gue celebrating 50th anniversary
Police investigate shooting on Pinetown Road
Brittingham family continues memorial day of service
Korean War veteran from Milford honored at national event
Milton crosswalk painting set April 21-22
Tiptoe by the garden
Executive order seeks to end homelessness
Pathways to Success holds annual Partner With Pathways
Cape girls’ lax runs the roster and clock on Dover
News / Police
State representative takes plea deal in 2024 drunk driving collision
21 hours ago
Rep. Kevin Hensley, R-Townsend, has lost his driver’s license for a year and is on probation...
Cape Gazette office closed April 18
23 hours ago
In observance of the Good Friday holiday, the Cape Gazette office at 17585 Nassau Commons Blvd.,...
Georgetown woman faces seventh DUI
1 day ago
A Georgetown woman faces her seventh driving under the influence charge April 15 following a...
Southbound Route 1 bridge set to open at Route 16
2 days ago
After years of work, the southbound Route 1 bridge over Route 16 will open to traffic Monday, April...
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Viewpoints
Families celebrate Easter 1994 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
For decades, the annual Easter Promenade brought crowds to Rehoboth Beach to celebrate the holiday...
A history of Earth Day in Delaware
By Delaware DNREC
2 days ago
The following article appeared in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and...
The wastewater marathon
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
DHA says HB 350 not the right approach
By Brian Frazee
2 days ago
No other state in the country has passed a law to address healthcare affordability in a silo like...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Paul D. Faircloth, retired CHSP superintendent
2 hours ago
Paul D. Faircloth, 65, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born June...
Ann Dorman Hedley, dedicated to family
1 day ago
Ann Dorman Hedley passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born April 1, 1937...
Sueshila Stubbe, lifelong adventurer
1 day ago
On the morning of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Sueshila Stubbe (born Barbara Ann Rusch) passed...
Peggy Furniss Mitchell, avid bridge player
2 days ago
Peggy Furniss Mitchell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Monday, April...
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Sports
Seahawks starting to take off in Henlopen tennis action
By Aaron R. Mushrush
38 minutes ago
A remarkable turnaround story continues at Sussex Academy, as the boys’ tennis team that went...
Seahawks soccer homing in on third straight Henlopen South title
By Aaron R. Mushrush
53 minutes ago
The Sussex Academy girls’ soccer team is one step closer to claiming the Henlopen South title for...
Delmarva Christian spiked by IR, digs deep to ace Sussex Academy
By Aaron R. Mushurush
53 minutes ago
After losing a rematch with Indian River 3-1 April 14, Delmarva Christian bounced back to upend...
Cape boys’ lax falls to Sallies
4 hours ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team moved to 7-2 on the season with a 15-5 loss to Salesianum April 14 at...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Kyle Offidani to perform April 18 in Rehoboth Beach
1 hour ago
Kyle Offidani, a local musician born and raised in Delaware, returns to the stage from 6 to 9 p.m...
Milton Arts Guild holds student show
By Ryan Mavity
8 hours ago
Milton Arts Guild kicked off its annual student show with a reception April 13, allowing the public...
CAMP Rehoboth Women’s FEST expo returns to Rehoboth
By Ted Pfirrmann
19 hours ago
From medical screenings to woodcarvings, arts and crafts, and tie-dye shirts, the CAMP Rehoboth...
Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival slated April 23-27
19 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present the 10th annual Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival...
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Cape Life
Rehoboth fifth-graders showcase engineering projects
3 hours ago
Rehoboth Elementary families, classmates and staff recently gathered in the cafeteria to admire...
Lewes in Bloom sets tulip dig April 26
7 hours ago
Lewes in Bloom announced its annual tulip dig will start at 8 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 26, rain...
YMCA welcomes special visitor for Autism Awareness Month
17 hours ago
The YMCA of Delaware partnered with Autism Delaware during April for its statewide Autism Awareness...
The Gazette visits Rocking Horse Dude Ranch in upstate New York
20 hours ago
A spirited group of Cape Gazette readers from Lewes Senior Activity Center recently enjoyed a bus...
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Local Buzz
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.
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The Henlopen...
How to Choose the Right Amount and Types of Lighting
Bill Cullin
When decorating your home, one of the most important areas of focus should be the lighting....
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON So many people don’t understand how wonderful it is to live here in the...
Real Estate Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Real EstateMortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond marketPublished Fri, Apr 11 20251:55...
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
Maundy Thursday
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Join us at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM for our Maundy...
What’s the Best of Summer in the Cape? Tell Us & Win!
Cape Gazette
Hot Takes on the Cape: Share Yours for a Chance to Win What’s the best beach snack? Favorite...
Run with us at Cape Gazette’s 3rd Annual 5K!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our 3rd Annual Cape Gazette 5K is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 10,...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
7:00 am
to
9:00 pm
Dine & Donate fundraiser
8:30 am
to
1:00 pm
VITA Tax-Aide Prep Help
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
1:00 pm
Seaside history hike
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Downtown Lewes Nature tour
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club meeting
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft builders
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
CIB Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
Milton Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Penny Party
7:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Delaware Shakespeare presentation
Friday, April 18
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
10:00 am
Great Delaware Kite Festival
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Spring bulb tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 19
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Earth Day celebration
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Living Histories program
10:30 am
Easter Bunny Bonanza
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Wandering Refuge Ambassador program
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Poetry parlor
1:00 pm
Cape cadets codebreaker program
Business
Delawareans urged to verify Real ID status by May 7 deadline
5 hours ago
To verify compliance with Real ID guidelines, Delaware driver’s license and ID holders are being...
SoDel Concepts named March Community Champion
22 hours ago
The Sussex Consortium and Cape Henlopen School District named SoDel Concepts their March Community...
Cultured Pearl owners buy old motel for employee housing
1 day ago
Looking to address the ongoing housing needs for summer staff, Cultured Pearl owners Susan and Rob...
Sussex council recognizes April as Fair Housing Month
1 day ago
During its April 8 meeting, Sussex County Council officially recognized April as Fair Housing Month...
Miriam's Table benefit set April 24 at Henlopen City Oyster House
1 day ago
Henlopen City Oyster House will host its ninth Dining Out with Miriam event from 12 to 8:30 p.m.,...
TidalHealth Primary Care Lewes welcomes Dr. Kunal Agarwal
2 days ago
TidalHealth recently announced Kunal Agarwal, MD, has joined TidalHealth Primary Care at at 1526...
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Blogs
The Empress of Ice Cream
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
As a soi-disant essayist, I crank out my little 500-worders every week. I don’t kid myself that...
Going Once, Going Twice
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...
Local Dialect(ic)
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
This week I celebrate finally learning the name of something I’ve been living with forever (no, not...
Artistic Licensing
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...
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JUST SOLD! Stunning Condo, LEWES, East of Highway One: Village of Five Points.
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🎉 Huge Thank You to Lifemed Institute for your $1,000 Gold Sponsorship🎉
Rally For Our First Responders
Get ready to shop, eat, and celebrate at the 4th Annual Rally for Our First Responders — happening Saturday, May 31st at Hudson Fields in Milton, DE!
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Shanty Fest—Historic Lewes
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Urban Float Rehoboth Beach
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🍕🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Mr. P Pizza in Lewes for donating to the Online Silent Auction for the 4th Annual Rally for Our First Responders!
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Lewes
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IMMACULATELY MAINTAINED & MOVE-IN READY! Join us Saturday, March 8th, from 11:00AM - 1:00 PM...
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SOLD! 48± Acres on HIGH TRAFFIC CORNER outside LEWES...
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SOLD! 48+/- ACRES ON HIGH TRAFFIC CORNER OUTSIDE LEWES ON KINGS HIGHWAY & GILLS NECK ROAD!...
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Milton
461,900.00
Welcome to 406 Boxwood Street! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom new construction home with...
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Millsboro
849,900.00
WATERFRONT!!! Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath Home on Extra Large Lot. Tranquil Setting on the Indian...
Mann & Sons, Inc. REALTORS®
OPEN HOUSE - 28314 LIBERTY LANE~ANTHEM~MILTON
Milton
462,000.00
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Rehoboth Beach
550,000.00
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Rehoboth Beach
985,000.00
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Executive order seeks to end homelessness
Melissa Steele
3 hours ago
State officials kicked off the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness April 17 in...
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