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Saturday, April 18, 2026
What’s New
Rutgers’ historic basketball season is April 25 topic
Lewes 250 to host ‘Revolutionary Dissent’ author for April 23 discussion
Local police departments earn state accreditation
Freewheelin’! exhibit opens April 22 at Milton Arts Guild
Spring Home Expo a hit with visitors
GAP is looking for a little help
Fishing Indian River Inlet’s north side has changed over the years
Cape district honors Rehoboth Elementary volunteer mentor
Lewes sand-moving operation completed ahead of schedule
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
Milton historic commission tables Union Street commercial proposal
A Cape Gazette moment to remember
CoDel Running Festival attracts 3,000 runners
News / Police
Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
By Bill Shull
21 hours ago
Sarah Prieto and Stephen Matthews were obviously frustrated and dejected after Lewes Mayor and City...
Sussex P&Z backs four ordinances to improve housing projects
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
Four proposed ordinances to improve housing development were backed April 15 by the Sussex County...
Neighbors raise concerns about Stockley Road development plan
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
A proposal to build 83 single-family houses on a 41.7-acre site off Stockley Road near Milton drew...
Rehoboth sends package of charter changes to legislators
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have sent a package of 15 proposed charter...
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Viewpoints
Piles of tree debris still loom large around Cape Region
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
There’s a landscaping supply company not too far from the Cape Gazette office. Typically, the only...
On again, off again
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Sussex officials can protect forest areas
1 day ago
Thinking ahead to Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Sussex County has a chance to do something...
Sussex council must listen to state forester
By Kerry Russo
1 day ago
The April 14 Sussex County Council meeting included the land-use working group’s recommendations...
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Obituaries
Robert C. Chambers II, owned insurance agency
19 hours ago
Robert C. “Robin” Chambers II of Lewes passed away peacefully Thursday March 12, 2026, in hospice...
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, outstanding nurse, matriarch
1 day ago
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood, Fla...
Joanne Miller Gorecki, devoted to family
2 days ago
Joanne Miller Gorecki, 82, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026,...
Lora Zachow, had bright, courageous spirit
3 days ago
Lora Zachow, 56, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington’s...
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Sports
McIlroy goes back to back
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer in the 90-year history of the Masters to go back to back...
Athletes of the Week April 17
1 day ago
Layla Conn Layla rolls with the confident swagger of a coach’s kid. She has a high athletic IQ, is...
Spring season is all about participation across all age groups
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Cool Runnings - I snapped a photo of marathon runner Jodi Johnson and thought the 23-year-old out...
Delmarva Rush girls’ soccer teams excel at regional tournament
1 day ago
Delmarva Rush Soccer Club recognized the exceptional performance of its girls’ teams at the 2026...
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A & E
CAMP Rehoboth celebrates Women’s Fest
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
CAMP Rehoboth celebrated the silver anniversary of Women’s Fest April 9-12. For 25 years, Women’s...
Fresh asparagus is in season, works well in many recipes
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, not only for its distinctive flavor and quirky growing...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Kid Davis & the Bullets to perform April 18 in Rehoboth Beach
2 days ago
Kid Davis & the Bullets, an original Americana, rockabilly, and roots rock band from Wilmington...
Wilmington Ballet to perform April 19 in Milton
2 days ago
The Wilmington Ballet will present “Axis: Centering the Self in Love and Life,” at 7 p.m., Sunday,...
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Cape Life
Sussex County Democrats to host spring dinner May 16
19 hours ago
The Sussex County Democratic Committee will host its annual spring dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., ...
Milton Elementary students take on staff and LEOs in house challenge
23 hours ago
Milton Elementary School was filled with energy, excitement and plenty of friendly competition...
Clearing up our mental health conversations is important
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
In an age when we seem to be intently focused on emotional health (for better or worse), some...
Cape Community Fund offers support for neighbors in need
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape Community Fund held its Spring Bash April 12 at Irish Eyes in Lewes. It was the 12th...
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Local Buzz
SOLD! UNIT 613 @ THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
"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...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
Houses and Pets
Bill Cullin
Many real estate agents are animal lovers and have pets of our own, but we have all shared stories...
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...
Who’s the cutest pet at the beach?
Our Pets
We’re about to find out. The Cape Gazette is calling on pet lovers across the Cape Region to show...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Skip the Crowds: Win a Front-Row Sea Witch® VIP Experience
Sea Witch VIP
Imagine arriving at the Sea Witch® parade with your seats waiting, food ready and the best view in...
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Calendar of Events
Today
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
DAR open house & bake sale
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Earth Day celebration
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
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
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Healthy Kids Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Earth Day sneaker recycling program
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Plate it Forward fundraiser dinner
7:00 pm
Coastal Concerts performance
Sunday, April 19
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
“Banned Together” film screening
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Monday, April 20
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
12:00 pm
NARFE Chapter 1992 luncheon meeting
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
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Business
Lewes salon welcomes two new stylists
21 hours ago
Vivian Marie Mills, owner of Vivian’s Style & Spa, recently welcomed stylists Denise Anderson...
Gumbo Crawl participants search for the best in town
1 day ago
More than 1,000 people and two dozen restaurants participated April 11 in the 2026 Rehoboth Beach...
Debbie Reed Team maintains No. 1 rank in RE/MAX Delaware sales
1 day ago
The Debbie Reed Team of RE/MAX Realty Group earned an impressive national ranking, securing the...
Bay Laurel Home & Garden now open on Route 1 Rehoboth
2 days ago
Spurred by the closure of a nearby garden center, Rehoboth-area residents Stuart Ortel, Scott...
Hook PR & Marketing launches Hook Strategic
2 days ago
Hook PR & Marketing has hired Brooke Miles as director of strategy and messaging as it launches...
DART offering free bus rides for Try Transit Day April 22
3 days ago
In celebration of Earth Day, DART First State is offering an opportunity for the public to ride any...
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Blogs
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
23792 Samuel Adams Cir, Independence 55+ in Millsboro
Millsboro
699,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
Active Adults Realty®
Local Dining
Dine & Donate
CHEER, Inc.
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Real Estate Marketplace
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! 24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro
Active Adults Realty®
SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
3BR, 2BA, Garage in 55+ Sussex West NOW $209K
Bayshore Home Sales
Welcome to 28670 Hawthorne Trl - Single Level Living on a quiet cul-de-sac!
The Julie Gritton Team
Stunning 3BR Home on Buckingham Drive, Lewes
Bayshore Home Sales
55+, Lewes Starting at $199K >> New 3BR Homes w/Garage
Bayshore Home Sales
“South Rehoboth” SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
Mike Kogler Team
Like New - 26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
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Beautiful Home 23712 Herring Reach Ct
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In the Market
Saint Cecilia Music Guild Presents the Serafin Ensemble
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
BINGO
CHEER, Inc.
JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the African American Community in Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
25 Years of Counseling: Why Doesn’t Insight Alone Make Change?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
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Premier Listings
New Luxurious Listing ~ 29606 Patrick Henry Cir,...
Millsboro
679,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of 55+ living in this exquisite Schell Brothers Whimbrel model, situated on...
Active Adults Realty®
Spacious 4BR Retreat with Private Loft Suite &...
Millsboro
519,900.00
Spacious Liberty Retreat with Private Loft Suite & Wooded Views! 🏞️ List Price: $519,900 📍...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Deal of the Week | Estate Home with Pond Views,...
Camden
724,990.00
Property Type: Residential Status: Active 3 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,329 Sq. Ft.
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The Oldfather Group | Compass Real Estate Agents
11 Roberts Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
Lewes
554,900.00
The pride of ownership shines in this meticulously maintained Cape Cod, offered by its original...
Active Adults Realty®
Beautifully Appointed 3BR Home in Woodridge, Milton!
Milton
539,900.00
Beautifully Appointed Home in Woodridge! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $539,900 📍 29570 Ashland Drive,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Price Slashed!
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
Open House in the Retreat at Millstone at 29688...
Millsboro
315,000.00
Join us on Saturday, April 18th between 11 am and 1 pm and take a tour during our open house!...
The Julie Gritton Team
POND VIEW OPEN HOUSE at 20007 Sandy Bottom!
Rehoboth Beach
475,000.00
NEW PRICE! Welcome to The Tides , a gated community east of Route 1 offering a relaxed coastal...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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
Open House in Kindleton at 35059 Kindleton Ln!
Lewes
675,000.00
Make sure to swing by the open house on Sunday, April 19th from 11 am to 2 pm and tour this amazing...
The Julie Gritton Team
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Local police departments earn state accreditation
5 hours ago
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission recently announced that the Dewey...