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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
What’s New
Edwin Fielding Browne, man of faith
Jane C. Hicks, loved by many
Jason Daniel Walden, kind soul, friend
Inspector general legislation reintroduced
Motorcyclist in critical condition following Route 1 crash
Shupe seeks to staff constables, officers in all schools
Connecting the dot matrix of sports histories
The girls who changed the arc of racial justice in Delaware
Sussex building moratorium idea hits wall of opposition
Ground broken for Kmart in 1994
Canalfront Park pad future not set in stone
Are those hot peanuts?
US Wind appeals county’s denial of substation permit
News / Police
Milton seeks bids for water tower project; deadline is Jan. 30
By Ryan Mavity
5 hours ago
Milton’s new water tower on Federal Street is gearing up to become a reality, as the town has put...
Study: Humans largest cause of watershed waste
By Kevin T. Conlon
6 hours ago
While a study of three watersheds in Delaware – including two in Sussex County – concluded humans...
Attorney fees may hit $850K in Rehoboth
By Chris Flood
8 hours ago
In an effort to try and keep the city’s attorneys fees down, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have...
Delaware Supreme Court rejects Wilkerson appeal
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Delaware Supreme Court rejected arguments made by Randon Wilkerson suggesting that he killed...
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Viewpoints
Cold comfort
By Jim Paterson
10 hours ago
Why are abandoned structures allowed?
By Michael Prelovsky
11 hours ago
As a newer resident of Sussex County from Duck, N.C., in the Outer Banks, my family has found much...
Litter continues to plague Sussex County
By Patty DAngelo and Billy Lemon
12 hours ago
Thank you, Jerry LaForgia, for your letter in the Jan. 7 edition of the Cape Gazette. I have been...
Investing in STEM pays off
By Akin Jacob
13 hours ago
Thin film semiconductors are revolutionizing the technological landscape of the United States,...
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Obituaries
Robin Lynn Parker, registered nurse
21 hours ago
Robin Lynn Parker, 69, a beacon of love, laughter, and kindness, passed away peacefully at her home...
William L. Campbell Jr., veteran, Super Fresh retiree
23 hours ago
William L. Campbell Jr., 75, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home,...
Robert Long, devoted teacher, coach
1 day ago
Robert “Woody” Long passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, with his family by his side. He is survived...
Lance William Billingsley, accomplished attorney, educator
3 days ago
Lance William Billingsley, a beacon of love, kindness, and wisdom, passed away peacefully Friday,...
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Sports
Wrestling returns with weekend tournaments
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Snow days transitioned to go days as pent-up grapplers headed out to weekend tournament...
Milton wrestlers clean up at Junior War on the Shore
By Aaron R. Mushrush
3 days ago
A group of Milton grapplers led by Mariner Middle first-year coach Johnny Longo fed their inner...
Trouble, double trouble and lip-outs
By Fritz Schranck
3 days ago
The Friday first round of the 2024 ShopRite LPGA Classic in early June took place under ideal...
Croaker and other fish to look for in 2025
By Eric Burnley
3 days ago
When I gave my report on the state of fishing for 2025, I was so excited about the fact that...
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A & E
Come Here Often?
1 day ago
A downy woodpecker and a pine warbler seem content sharing a suet cake in Rich Giannola’s Milton...
Working families who built railroad-era Rehoboth is Feb. 6 lecture topic
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Museum’s Paul Lovett History Series will continue at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6,...
Milton Arts Guild to celebrate 20th anniversary April 5
2 days ago
Milton Arts Guild will host a 20th anniversary celebration from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at...
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington cabaret set Jan. 18
3 days ago
CAMP Rehoboth will host soloists from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC performing a cabaret...
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Cape Life
Lewes Beach: What could have been
By Nick Roth
4 hours ago
The area now known as Savannah Beach in Lewes was once home to popular restaurants, but in the mid...
Beebe delivers needed care to community during snowstorm
1 day ago
After Darren Camper, PTA, finished a home health visit with a patient Jan. 7, he grabbed a shovel...
It’s icicle season in the Cape Region
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
It’s been a week since nearly a foot of snow covered the Cape Region. Typically, following a large...
Rehoboth library to host blood drive Jan. 17
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library will partner with the Blood Bank of Delmarva to host a blood...
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Local Buzz
Travel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
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...
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
How to Control the Temperature in a Finished Attic
Mike Kogler Team
How to Control the Temperature in a Finished Attic
Attics often get cold in the winter...
The Cape Gazette subscription bundle makes the holiday season easy!
Cape Gazette
Show your support for local news and continued trusted coverage of Delaware's Cape Region with a...
Grammy Nominated Ari Hest to play The Listening Booth with opener Kyle Offidani
The Listening Booth
Get ready, music lovers! The Listening Booth in Lewes, DE, is about to turn up the volume with a...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! 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
527 N. Boardwalk, Unit 608
MLS: DESU2027018
ANOTHER LISTING SOLD @ The...
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: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
Ellis Paul Returns to The Listening Booth: A Night of Songwriting Magic
The Listening Booth
Get ready, music enthusiasts! The Listening Booth in Lewes, DE, is thrilled to announce the return...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
(All day)
Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
11:00 am
to
9:00 pm
Get Half Off Pizza Every Tuesday at Lefty’s Alley &...
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Homeschool Connection program
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dine & Donate fundraiser
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, January 15
(All day)
10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
(All day)
Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:30 pm
Italian conversation group
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Spinning Yarns knit & crochet club
5:00 pm
to
5:45 pm
Art for kids
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Paws for Reading
6:00 pm
to
6:45 pm
Art for tweens
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Wednesday is “Tunes & Trivia” Game Night at Lefty’s...
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Delaware Multiple Myeloma support group
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, January 16
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
(All day)
10th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
(All day)
Flowers in Ice: Works by Kathryn Harris. Juror and...
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
Recent Acquisitions: Works of art acquired by...
10:00 am
to
11:30 am
Community Conversation with Elected Officials
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
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
Seaside history hike
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Craft club
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
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
Single Seniors Beach Club meeting
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
American Girl Club
5:00 pm
RD20 reorganization caucus meeting
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Sing Your Heart Out Every Thursday at Lefty’s Alley ...
Business
Delaware Small Business Chamber announces 2025 board
2 days ago
The Delaware Small Business Chamber has announced its newly elected board of directors and...
Health-Fitness & Leisure Expo slated March 8
2 days ago
Delaware Resorts Expos will host its seventh annual Health-Fitness & Leisure Expo from 9 a.m....
Luxury travel advisor earns recognition from industry publication
2 days ago
Annette Nero Stellhorn, owner and founder of Accent on Travel, announced local travel advisor...
Indoor pickleball courts open in Lewes
3 days ago
Dave Marshall Tennis & Pickleball in Lewes recently announced the completion of renovated,...
State Farm welcomes new agent Tommy Taylor to lead Lewes office
4 days ago
State Farm recently announced the launch of its new agent, Tommy Taylor, who will be stepping in to...
Mariachi dining to benefit Miriam’s Table Jan. 23
4 days ago
To benefit Miriam’s Table, Mariachi Restaurant will host a dine-and-donate event from 11 a.m. to 9...
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Blogs
Planning Sesh
By Elise Seyfried
11 hours ago
I see that 2025 is off to a not-so-stellar start! Not even thinking of the wildfires in California...
Hermit-ically (Un)sealed
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Having taken numerous personality tests online, I consider myself a true expert on—myself. I am an...
Ease into the New Year
1 week ago
Ease into the new year with this quick and easy Asian pasta bowl. Start with your choice of pasta...
Books on my Kindle I Never Got Around to Reading
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
As Baby New Year (or is that Dimitri?) arrives, revealing the Joys (or Fresh Horrors) of 2025, I...
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NEW PRICE - 31750 Marsh Island Ave - $1,150,000
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EAST of Hwy 1. SOLD IN 5 DAYS!! Bay Crossing, Lewes, DE. Private Cul-De-Sac Location.
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16402 Corkscrew Ct #220, Lewes | Welcome to this stunning home in the desirable Gated Nassau Grove!
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SOLD! Beautiful 4 BR, 4 BA Home on Premium Site in Nassau Grove!
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The Key, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty’s lifestyle magazine, has arrived!
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JUST SOLD! Premiere location backing to protected forested state lands. Private community of Seabrook. Convenient to Lewes & Rehoboth Beaches. More Information Call Candy Williams: 410-991-0999
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Explore an incredible city where your river cruise begins or ends
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Senior Strike Club Bowling League Starts January 22nd at Lefty’s Alley & Eats
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Local Dining
Cape Gazette’s Dining Card is Back!
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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®
406 Boxwood
Milton
466,900.00
Welcome to 406 Boxwood Street! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom new construction home with...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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Welcome to Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club. This custom-built home exudes elegance and...
Barrows and Associates, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
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575,000.00
21299 Catalina Circle , A-15 REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | $575,000 Few...
Barrows and Associates, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Community! - NEW PRICE!!
Ocean View
595,000.00
Welcome to Bear Trap Dunes Golf Community, a public golf course with a resort lifestyle! Whether...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
EXPERIENCE THE EPITOME OF LUXURY LIVING IN SHOWFIELD
Lewes
2,595,000.00
…Step into a realm of sophistication and elegance that rivals the pages of Architecture Digest...
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...
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
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Rehoboth Beach
479,000.00
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Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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Georgetown
575,000.00
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Unmatched Blend of History & Style | The Pines
Rehoboth Beach
4,800,000.00
Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
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Sussex building moratorium idea hits wall of opposition
Kevin T. Conlon
4 hours ago
A one-year moratorium on major housing subdivisions in rural areas of Sussex County drew an...
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