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Thursday, February 19, 2026
What’s New
Network Connect partners with House of David in Milford
Rilla-Fest to celebrate music, art and community
James Patrick Gillespie, devoted to faith, family
Francis Montgomery, veteran, DuPont retiree
Christopher Charles Valenti, owned JB Landscaping
Meoli Companies marks milestone McDonald's anniversaries
State park friends group to hold annual meeting Feb. 21
Cape girls’ wrestlers reach the podium
Milton Theatre honors 50th anniversary of ‘A Chorus Line’
Nazaré gusts try to snatch the Cape Gazette’s front page
Site work begins at Milton Royal Farms parcel
Icing on the cake
DART proposes changes to Beach Bus services for 2026
News / Police
State moves forward with rural health program
By Melissa Steele
11 hours ago
Bidding has opened for healthcare organizations interested in providing several initiatives under...
ChristianaCare, Bayhealth and PCOM announce collaboration
12 hours ago
To expand undergraduate medical education and attract more physicians to practice in central and...
Cape district sees major increase in school meals served
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen School District nutrition staff dished up some good news at a Jan. 22 school board...
Milton hopeful to award parking lot contract in April
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton officials are hoping to award the bid for a new parking lot at the corner of Union and...
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Viewpoints
Lewes Community Playground held vital role in 1960s
By Darryl Daisey
1 day ago
The Lewes Community Playground opened near Park Avenue June 1, 1957, at what is now Shipcarpenter...
Deer population must be managed to protect ecosystems
By Mike Groome
1 day ago
Healthy ecosystems rely on checks and balances among all species, plant and animal alike. Foxes...
District decisions
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Medical aid in dying is just one option
By Michele (Shelley) Stutzman RN, BSN
1 day ago
I am an end-of-life doula who practices in Sussex County. I want to share thoughts on the...
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Obituaries
Lorraine Elizabeth Ruth, Beebe retiree
10 hours ago
Lorraine Elizabeth Ruth, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at her residence in...
Richard Joseph Turner, proud veteran
1 day ago
Richard Joseph Turner, 88, of Smyrna, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Milford. Born May 5,...
George Howard Bunting Jr., former state senator
2 days ago
Former Delaware State Representative and State Senator George Howard Bunting Jr., 81, passed away...
Sami Philip Maloof, had a zest for life
2 days ago
Sami Philip Maloof, 82 years young, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, leaving behind a...
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Sports
‘Stay there’ and ‘short time’ are wrestling commands relatable to athletes and fans
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Stay there! Stay there! The coach exhorts, “Stay there! Short time!” The wrestler is on top, the...
Fred Thomas boys win program’s first trophy
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
Sussex Academy hosted the Capital Classic championship games on Valentine’s Day, concluding the...
Cape girls fend off rivals in back-to-back division battles
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team showed no love to its adversaries in the two days leading up to...
Cape unified basketball celebrates seniors
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape unified basketball squad celebrated the Class of 2026 players during its 45-38 loss to...
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A & E
Moment of Stillness
2 days ago
It’s always a lucky day when you see a heron. Peter Klotz shared his image of one of the winged...
Mid-Atlantic Symphony hosts community education series
3 days ago
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra recently piloted a new community education initiative, MSO 101...
Georgetown library student art show to open Feb. 25
3 days ago
An exhibit of works by promising young artists from three Sussex County schools will open Wednesday...
CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest events kick off April 9
5 days ago
Women’s Fest activities will take place from Thursday to Sunday, April 9 to 12, at a variety of...
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Cape Life
Sussex Academy junior interns with SOAH
10 hours ago
Sussex Academy junior Biloxi Buffington has been selected to the inaugural class of interns for...
Sponsors, meal sites needed for summer food program
12 hours ago
A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have access to healthy meals...
Accessible ashes for all in Milton
By Bill Shull
13 hours ago
For the third year in a row, Zion United Methodist Church gave people a reason to pull over on...
Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame nominations due April 2
16 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer and the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy are accepting nominees for...
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Local Buzz
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...
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...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Exceptional $4.5M Coastal Residence at Indian Beach!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Exceptional Coastal Residence at Indian Beach! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $4,500,000📍19 Palmer Avenue,...
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...
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune
George Reilly
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune This was Mardi Gras week, and “Fat Tuesday” is a major celebration in...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
New Construction 4BR Custom-Home in South Rehoboth!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
New Construction Custom-Home in South Rehoboth! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $3,895,000✨📍209 New Castle...
Cape Gazette’s guide to saying ‘I Do’ in the Cape Region
Cape Gazette
Weddings is how Cape Gazette shows up for couples planning one of life’s most meaningful moments —...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
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
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft builders
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers group
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Friday, February 20
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-in tech help
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Baby Friday
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
Winter bingo fundraiser
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 21
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Homemade soup sale
10:00 am
FMHA historical lecture
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Travel show
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
This Used to Be My Playground program
Business
Grandpa Mac closing at the end of the month
14 hours ago
After a decade of bringing freshly made pasta to the Cape Region, Grandpa Mac has announced it’s...
TidalHealth Primary Care welcomes experienced provider
1 day ago
TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes has added Britney Palekar, FNP-C, to its team of experienced...
Huxtable to address Rehoboth-Dewey chamber Feb. 24
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host Delaware Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes,...
Delaware Paid Leave program marks successful launch
3 days ago
The Delaware Department of Labor Division of Paid Leave began accepting claims for paid time off...
Granary developer earns award for conservation stewardship
4 days ago
Convergence Communities, developer of The Granary, a 451-acre planned community in Milton, has...
Coldwell Banker Premier leaders named RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers
4 days ago
Coldwell Banker Premier recently announced that three members of its leadership team have been...
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Blogs
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
1 day 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
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
Cancelling My Plans
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
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In the Market
Speaker Series—The Nanticoke Indian Museum: Preserving Nanticoke History & Culture
Lewes Historical Society
Steph Grasso Returns to Touch of Italy — This Time as an Author, Dietitian, and National Voice in Nutrition
Touch of Italy
NEW NAME - NEW WEBSITE - RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Philadelphia Flower Show
CHEER, Inc.
Heart Health Month - Small Steps that make a Big Difference
Core Concierge Health
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
Bayhealth
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
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Premier Listings
Open House in Seabrook at 20202 Greythorne Ln!
Millsboro
545,000.00
Visit our open house on Saturday, February 21st from 11 am to 2 pm and take a tour of this amazing...
Open House:
Sat, 02/21/2026 -
11:00am
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2:00pm
The Julie Gritton Team
11248 Curt Dogg Road, Lincoln DE ~ Investor Alert
Lincoln
230,000.00
Investment Property!! This home brings in $1,090 a month in rental income. Currently being occupied...
Active Adults Realty®
Coastal Masterpiece in Henlopen Acres
Henlopen Acres
6,600,000.00
A community and residence designed for the most discerning buyer await in the highly sought-after...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Open House at1606 Beach Plum Dr - A Bayfront Sanctuary
Milton
2,200,000.00
A Bayfront Sanctuary Where Every Sunrise and Sunset Steals the Show Welcome to your private coastal...
The Julie Gritton Team
3037 Barber Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
Middletown
528,900.00
Welcome to Parks Edge! This exceptional 55+ community in Delaware offers an array of amenities that...
Active Adults Realty®
Featured Listing on Pilottown Road!
Lewes
4,850,000.00
WATERFRONT HOME - ROOTED IN HISTORY Experience the brilliant evolution of "The Light Keeper’s House...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo Just Minutes...
Ocean View
298,000.00
Just Listed, a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with granite countertops, updated refrigerator...
Bill Cullin
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
Stately 4BR Home in Covington Chase, Milton!
Milton
719,000.00
Stately Home in Covington Chase! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $719,000✨ 📍 30200 Whitehall Drive, Milton, DE...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Price Just Reduced ~ 175 Pond View Ln, Seaford, DE...
Seaford
342,900.00
Welcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home in Seaford, DE! Built in 2021, this move-in...
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State park friends group to hold annual meeting Feb. 21
13 hours ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will hold its annual membership meeting Saturday, Feb. 21,...
