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Sunday, March 29, 2026
What’s New
Sussex Academy elementary teacher receives state environmental award
Opening reception set April 4 for Color My World exhibit at Peninsula Gallery
Broadneck beats Cape 8-6 in battle of state champions
Cape lax runs the field and clock at Central
VIA holds successful blood donation drive in Rehoboth Beach
Gov. Matt Meyer celebrates 125 years of Delaware Libraries
New exhibit to open April 1 at Gallery One
Local podcast receives recognition with national award
Rehoboth budget exceeds $50 million
Dewey further considers accessory structure ban in front of houses
Seaglass Bistro coming to Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth
Milton planners debate comprehensive plan
Dewey P&Z tables stormwater runoff ordinance
News / Police
Nitrates still too high in Indian River Bay watershed
By Chris Flood
6 hours ago
A recently completed reassessment of the water quality in the Indian River Bay watershed shows...
Hundreds attend ‘No Kings’ protest at Rehoboth Bandstand
By Chris Flood
17 hours ago
More than 500 people gathered around the Bandstand in Rehoboth Beach as part of the nationwide “No...
Charged up: Officials weigh in on high energy bills
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
January’s deep freeze has faded, but astronomical energy bills for Delmarva Power customers last...
Chancery Court upholds state’s offshore wind bill
1 day ago
In a ruling released March 25, the Delaware Court of Chancery upheld the General Assembly’s...
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Viewpoints
Blending into the scenery
19 hours ago
A sharp-shinned hawk perches on a feeder in Walter Mazur’s backyard in Georgetown.
Yellow trumpeters of spring
23 hours ago
Daffodils are blooming in the Cape Region, which is a sure sign warmer weather is on the way.
Don’t let crypto rewards undermine Delaware’s community banks
By Rep. Mara Gorman
2 days ago
When Delawareans think of innovation, we think of history and progress in equal measure. From...
Needing refuge
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Mary Therese Conte, friend to all, volunteer
1 day ago
Mary Therese Conte passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2026, following a fall at The Lodge at...
Linda Ziemba, AstraZeneca retiree
2 days ago
Linda Ziemba, 78, of Lewes, passed away after an illness. She will be greatly missed by her family...
Janet Lynn O’Brien, loved her family, community
3 days ago
Janet Lynn O’Brien, 74, lovingly known as Jan or Mimi, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her...
Dolores Irene Pollack, kind, loving soul
3 days ago
Dolores Irene Pollack, 88, of Lewes and formerly of Bellmawr, N.J., passed away Monday, March 16,...
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Sports
Seahawks excited to defend Henlopen Conference crown in 2026
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
After taking the Henlopen South and Henlopen Conference titles the last couple of years, the Sussex...
Sussex Academy boys’ tennis defends Henlopen South throne in 2026
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Tennis at Sussex Academy has grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple of years, and after...
Cape golf team defeats Caesar Rodney in opening match
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen High School golf team began its Henlopen Conference title defense from last year...
Water temperature is creeping up
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
The last ravages of winter are about to pass. The water temperature at the Delaware Lightship Buoy...
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A & E
Rehoboth Art League to host opening reception April 3
1 day ago
In April, the Rehoboth Art League will present two new exhibitions in its galleries at 12 Dodds...
DDXS, a tribute to Duran Duran & INXS, to perform March 29
1 day ago
DDXS: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran & INXS will take the stage for a one-night-only...
Delmarva Christian student’s film featured at regional festival
1 day ago
Delmarva Christian School student MaryKate Dougherty’s short film, “The Way Out,” was recently...
Northwest stew is a hearty antidote to sudden spring chills
By Denise Clemons
2 days ago
Although Mother Nature teased us with a taste of spring last week, these last few days have been...
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Cape Life
Lewes Elementary students explore history of the First Town
15 hours ago
As Delaware and the nation prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence,...
Delmarva Christian unveils major upgrades to performing arts, worship programs
17 hours ago
Delmarva Christian School recently announced significant enhancements to its Performing Arts and...
Cape Henlopen School District marks National School Social Work Week
19 hours ago
Joining schools across the country, Cape Henlopen School District recognized and celebrated...
Little Vikings celebrate friendship with Hearty Party
23 hours ago
Little Vikings students recently celebrated friendship in the sweetest way possible, with a special...
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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...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Bill Cullin
Most people assume that when a real estate deed is signed, it is effective. However, there is one...
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....
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Place Your Restaurant in Front of Thousands of Cape Region Diners
Cape Gazette
When locals and visitors are deciding where to go out in the Cape Region, make sure they find your...
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...
Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden Returns with Fresh Ideas for Your Home
Spring Home & Garden
Spring Home & Garden
is Cape Gazette’s guide to the season of renewal — practical...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Holy Week prayer stations guided tour
3:00 pm
SODELO spring concert
6:00 pm
Runway 2026
6:00 pm
The Easter Story presentation
Monday, March 30
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
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
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Living Indigenous curator talk
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
CAMP Rehoboth book club
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
Movie night
Tuesday, March 31
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
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Holy Week prayer stations guided tour
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Great Decisions discussion series
5:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Business
Backyard Cafe announces Birdhouse in Milton
1 day ago
The Backyard Cafe has formally announced it plans to open a spin-off restaurant on Route 16 in...
Huxtable addresses Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber members
2 days ago
Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, was the guest speaker at the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of...
Lula Blue opens in historic Lewes space
2 days ago
Heather Foley is continuing a tradition at 114 Second St. in Lewes that started more than a century...
Sacrifice leads Katie Downes Walker to Sussex Dance Academy
2 days ago
Growing up as the youngest of seven siblings, Katie Downes Walker was in an environment where...
Cape High internship program shapes tomorrow’s workforce
2 days ago
Work-based learning programs at Cape Henlopen High School allow for aspiring senior students to...
Jailhouse Antiques returns to Milton
2 days ago
A familiar face is back in Milton in more ways than one, in the form of Jailhouse Antiques, which...
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Blogs
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
5 days ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
The Humming Bluebird of Happiness
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
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Presenting a beautifully maintained spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at The Henlopen...
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Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
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Nitrates still too high in Indian River Bay watershed
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A recently completed reassessment of the water quality in the Indian River Bay watershed shows...