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Sunday, April 19, 2026
What’s New
Coastal Camera Club celebrates 25th anniversary
Shore United Bank welcomes Bill Turner as VP, relationship manager
Tommy Town fundraiser to benefit Camp Hope May 9
Call 811 before digging to prevent damage and service disruption
Food Bank of Delaware honors community champions
Mike McSorley art exhibit continues thru April 24 in Wilmington
Rutgers’ historic basketball season is April 25 topic
Lewes 250 to host ‘Revolutionary Dissent’ author for April 23 discussion
Neighbors raise concerns about Stockley Road development plan
Rehoboth sends package of charter changes to legislators
First leg of constitutional absentee voting amendment passes
Lewes drawbridge works as advertised
CAMP Rehoboth celebrates Women’s Fest
News / Police
Local police departments earn state accreditation
1 day ago
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission recently announced that the Dewey...
Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
By Bill Shull
2 days 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
2 days ago
Four proposed ordinances to improve housing development were backed April 15 by the Sussex County...
Milton historic commission tables Union Street commercial proposal
By Ryan Mavity
2 days ago
The Milton Historic Preservation Commission tabled discussion of a proposed commercial boutique...
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Viewpoints
Piles of tree debris still loom large around Cape Region
By Chris Flood
2 days 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
2 days ago
Sussex officials can protect forest areas
2 days 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
2 days 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
1 day 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
3 days ago
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood, Fla...
Joanne Miller Gorecki, devoted to family
4 days ago
Joanne Miller Gorecki, 82, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026,...
Lora Zachow, had bright, courageous spirit
5 days ago
Lora Zachow, 56, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington’s...
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Sports
GAP is looking for a little help
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
This past week, I attended a volunteer training seminar provided by the Golf Association of...
Fishing Indian River Inlet’s north side has changed over the years
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
Not all fishermen have a boat. As soon as my youngest son Roger takes my 16-foot tin boat, I will...
McIlroy goes back to back
By Sumner Spence
2 days 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
2 days ago
Layla Conn Layla rolls with the confident swagger of a coach’s kid. She has a high athletic IQ, is...
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A & E
Freewheelin’! exhibit opens April 22 at Milton Arts Guild
1 day ago
A new Milton Arts Guild show with a theme of Freewheelin’ is set to open Wednesday, April 22. It...
Fresh asparagus is in season, works well in many recipes
By Denise Clemons
2 days 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
3 days ago
Kid Davis & the Bullets, an original Americana, rockabilly, and roots rock band from Wilmington...
Wilmington Ballet to perform April 19 in Milton
3 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
A Cape Gazette moment to remember
1 day ago
In November, Alice Henderson visited Minneapolis to see her son, Nathaniel, and his fiancée, Gracie...
Cape district honors Rehoboth Elementary volunteer mentor
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recently recognized Emily Cunningham of Rehoboth Elementary...
Sussex County Democrats to host spring dinner May 16
1 day 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
2 days ago
Milton Elementary School was filled with energy, excitement and plenty of friendly competition...
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Local Buzz
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...
Real Estate Tip: How to Set a Proper Budget for Your Home Remodel
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
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...
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 Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
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...
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...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
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 Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, April 20
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
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
Tuesday, April 21
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
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
After-school study session
3:30 pm
Stroke support group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:30 pm
4th RD Democratic Committee meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
The Procraftinators
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Business
Spring Home Expo a hit with visitors
1 day ago
Exhibitors taking part in the 28th annual Spring Home Expo held April 11 and 12 at Cape Henlopen...
Lewes salon welcomes two new stylists
2 days ago
Vivian Marie Mills, owner of Vivian’s Style & Spa, recently welcomed stylists Denise Anderson...
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
2 days ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits April 11,...
Gumbo Crawl participants search for the best in town
2 days 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
3 days 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
3 days ago
Spurred by the closure of a nearby garden center, Rehoboth-area residents Stuart Ortel, Scott...
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Blogs
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
5 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
Beautiful New Listing in Wolfe Pointe!
Lewes
1,220,000.00
Approach this stunning home via a long driveway to a double-side entrance garage with parking for...
Long & Foster Real Estate
In the Market
Mystic Monday, April 20,2026 at 7pm
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
25 Years of Counseling: Why Doesn’t Insight Alone Make Change?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
How Core Concierge Health Supports Patients During Stress Awareness Month
Core Concierge Health
Core Questions: What happens if a Tick bites you?
Core Concierge Health
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
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Real Estate Marketplace
21261 M ST~REHOBOTH BAY MHP~REHOBOTH BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
55+, Lewes Starting at $199K >> New 3BR Homes w/Garage
Bayshore Home Sales
Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! 24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro
Active Adults Realty®
Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
3BR, 2BA, Garage in 55+ Sussex West NOW $209K
Bayshore Home Sales
221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await!
Active Adults Realty®
Beautifully Maintained Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA Condominium at The Henlopen!
Bill Cullin
Move-in Ready, Better Than New Home in Redmill Pond South!
Bill Cullin
New 3BR w/Garage, 55+, Reduced: $224,900
Bayshore Home Sales
Stunning “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
JUST LISTED: 2nd St., Downtown LEWES $2,395,000.
Mike Kogler Team
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Rentals
Premier Listings
New Listing ~ 4 Kawan Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947
Georgetown
379,000.00
Nestled on a spacious, level lot, this three-bedroom ranch perfectly captures the enduring charm of...
Active Adults Realty®
19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes DE 19958
Lewes
194,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
Active Adults Realty®
Rare 4BR 3.5BA Park Shore Condo | 29805 Striper Harbor
Rehoboth Beach
997,000.00
🏡 29805 Striper Harbor | Park Shore, Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $1,017,000 Welcome to Park Shore...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
3BR Cul-de-sac home in 55+ Village of Cinderberry,...
Georgetown
359,000.00
Cul-de-sac Home in 55+ community of Village of Cinderberry! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $359,000 📍 74...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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®
Wellesley at Hidden Meadows
Lewes
1,025,000.00
18383 Highwood Drive Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 - Welcome to 18383 Highwood Drive, a stunning...
The Carrie Lingo Team
UNIQUE HISTORIC OPEN HOUSE at 18782 Harbeson Road!
Harbeson
495,000.00
American Foursquare house built in 1930. Updated with hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, country eat...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Move-in Ready, Better Than New Home in Redmill Pond...
Lewes
599,000.00
NEW PRICE- Location location! Step into a move-in ready, better than new, Eastwood model completed...
Bill Cullin
RBYCC
Rehoboth Beach
1,925,000.00
17 West Side Drive Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 - Welcome to 17 West Side Drive! This charming 5-bedroom...
The Carrie Lingo Team
LUXURY COASTAL OPEN HOUSE at 23370 Horse Island Road!
Lewes
699,000.00
Experience Luxury Coastal Living at Bayfront at Rehoboth This energy-efficient 4 Bed, 2 & ½...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Local police departments earn state accreditation
1 day ago
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission recently announced that the Dewey...