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Monday, March 2, 2026
What’s New
SDARJ honors HOB and Milton elementary students for excellence
Elaine Gamble Cowen, beloved mother, grandmother
Lane Builders cuts ribbon on new Ocean View office
Delaware Public Health to host Pathways to Thriving Summit March 18
Joyce Malinda Macklin, loved her family
Delaware regional spelling bee slated March 7 in Dover
Milton Lions Club donations support community organizations
Local students excel at universities
Local girls fare well at swimming championships
Cape boys’ swimming places sixth at state championships
Beacon eighth-graders create solar water stills
Cape unified basketball finishes season with smiles and friendships
Keep safe distance from seals and report sightings to MERR
News / Police
Milton Theatre begins pouring concrete on new educational wing
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Theatre began pouring concrete on its new 2,850-square-foot educational wing Feb. 19....
DNREC explains energy funds
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control officials recently shared how surcharges on...
Lewes to ‘squeeze the balloon’ on parking
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
Lewes Councilman Joe Elder passed out filled balloons to his colleagues, props he connected to the...
Former Chez La Mer building in Rehoboth to be razed
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
A commercial building on the corner of Second Street and Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach that’s...
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Viewpoints
Hoop regroup
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Concrete dune crossing must be removed
By Josh Schuster
3 days ago
I’ve been following the Prime Hook Beach concrete dune crossing story since it was first published...
A selfless act from Dewey’s town manager
By Courtney Riordan
3 days ago
On Feb. 23, I received a gift from a Town of Dewey Beach official for which I was most thankful and...
Thank your local federal employees
By Ken Sosne
3 days ago
February may be the shortest month of the year, but the challenges facing the federal community are...
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Obituaries
Jean A. Hawley, loved her family
2 days ago
Jean A. Hawley passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at TidalHealth in Salisbury, Md. Born March 17...
Louis Henry Jones, veteran, devout Christian
3 days ago
Louis Henry Jones, 90, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at his residence with his...
Alice Ann Hill, Hollywood socialite governess
4 days ago
Alice Ann Hill of Lewes died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Known as “Nanny Ali” from her...
H. Edwin Riggin Sr., owned Ed’s Chicken & Crabs
4 days ago
H. Edwin "Ed" Riggin Sr., 92, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Ed leaves his...
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Sports
Grayson Davis, Nick Walker win wrestling titles for Cape
By Dave Frederick
20 hours ago
Cape Henlopen crowned two state champions inside its own house Feb. 28, with freshman Grayson Davis...
Inaugural Food Bank fundraiser tournament set for April 7
By Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
The Food Bank of Delaware is holding its inaugural Sussex County golf fundraiser at Rehoboth Beach...
Trout opening day is set for March 7
By Eric Burnley
2 days ago
As I write this, I am looking at 12 to 14 inches of snow. And yet the opening of Delaware trout...
Olympic recap
By Sumner Spence
3 days ago
For the past two-and-a-half weeks, I really enjoyed watching all of the different Olympic sports on...
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A & E
Historian to discuss portrayal of women in WWII propaganda imagery
1 day ago
The Milford Museum American History Series will present Dr. Marguerite Hoyt speaking on “Glamour...
WindSync quintet lights up Coastal Concerts stage
2 days ago
Coastal Concerts hosted WindSync quintet for a Feb. 14 performance at Bethel United Methodist...
Futures in the Arts high school senior sign-ups due March 23
2 days ago
Highlighting Delaware’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of creative leaders, the second...
Taste of history: Chocolate with colonial roots
By Denise Clemons
3 days ago
This past weekend, as we awaited the start of the forecasted snowfall, we were glad our neighbors...
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Cape Life
Red Hat Society members enjoy bowling outing
20 hours ago
The Red Hat Society Free Radicals recently gathered for bowling and lunch at Lefty’s. To learn...
DelDOT announces Name That Plow contest winners
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation recently announced the winners of its fifth annual Name...
Milford Senior Center mural to honor nation’s history
1 day ago
In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial, and in honor of the service and sacrifice of U.S....
Friends of Laurel Library accepts $17,000 donation
1 day ago
Members of 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware recently gathered to present a contribution of $17,...
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Local Buzz
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...
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to Hailey’s Glen, a sought-after Schell Brothers community in Lewes, Delaware...
Ready to Get Moving? Beach Fitness & Expo Guide! 🏃♂️
Active Adults Realty®
Tired of the winter chill and ready to get back outside? Whether you’re looking for a high-energy...
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
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-...
Connect With Festival-Goers While They’re Making Plans
Cape Gazette
Spring and summer are when the Cape Region truly comes alive. From weekend festivals to can’t-miss...
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...
Preparing Your Home for the Virtual Tour
Bill Cullin
Staging for virtual tours and open houses can lead to more interested buyers As more buyers are...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Pansy planters preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
9:00 am
to
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
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
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Grab & Go STEM program
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Tuesday, March 3
(All day)
Pansy planters preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
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
Wednesday, March 4
(All day)
Pansy planters preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
1:00 pm
Cash bingo
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance presentation
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Hope Huddles group
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Business
TKo Hospitality promotes two to area general manager roles
22 hours ago
TKo Hospitality Management has promoted Bill Silva and Lorrie Miller to area general manager roles...
Soup contest supports food programs for needy
1 day ago
Paradise Pub hosted its fifth annual Soup Competition Jan. 24. Restaurants from all over competed...
January housing data reflects early-year market reset
2 days ago
Delaware’s housing market opened 2026 with a slower pace of buyer activity and longer marketing...
Ocean Medical Imaging closes after 17 years
3 days ago
After 17 years in business, the owners of Ocean Medical Imaging in Milton have decided to close....
Two Rehoboth restaurants get compliance permit approvals
3 days ago
Two Rehoboth Beach restaurants took a step forward with permit-of-compliance approvals by city...
Shore United adds experienced mortgage banker
3 days ago
Shore United Bank recently welcomed John Berner to its growing mortgage division. With extensive...
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Blogs
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
I’ve been reading tons of poetry lately, most of it pretty good. While I wrote a library-load of...
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
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Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with Historic Lewes
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LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the Anti-Suffrage Movement in Delaware
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Nurse Practitioner Joins Palliative Care Team at Bayhealth
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New Construction 4BR Custom-Home in South Rehoboth!
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Open House in Seabrook at 20202 Greythorne Ln!
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Lewes
1,849,900.00
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