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Thursday, April 23, 2026
What’s New
‘Extraordinary Caterpillar’ documentary screening set May 1
Painting sale proceeds to benefit Milton music and wind fest
Comedy night set April 25 in Milton
VIA plants pinwheel gardens in Rehoboth Beach
Stephen Merrill Berry, retired school administrator
YMCA launches summer day camp site in Millsboro
Seahawks soccer’s sizzling second half leads to 8-0 win over Laurel
Cape boys’ tennis saddled by Riders 5-0
Sussex Family YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day
Doodles in Dewey to benefit pet therapy programs April 24-26
Wine, cheese and beer tasting raises funds for Cape state park
Connecting sister cities with the Gazette
Couple fills growing need for medical transport
News / Police
Police warn of thieves stealing items from vehicles in Sea Air
1 day ago
After recent thefts near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware State Police are warning people about the need to...
Bridgeville man indicted on federal drug, gun charges
1 day ago
A Bridgeville man, 21, was indicted April 7 by a federal grand jury in connection with a drug and...
Milton commission approves moving of historic mural
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Milton Historical Preservation Commission unanimously approved moving a historic mural from a...
Dewey horse-punching lawsuit set for trial
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
A federal lawsuit over an incident in Dewey Beach involving the alleged punching of a police horse...
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Viewpoints
Outlets introduced to Cape Region in 1989
1 day ago
The stretch of Route 1 between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach was once mostly farm fields. That all...
And it was all yellow
1 day ago
Spring has sprung in the Cape Region, which means pollen is in the air. And, as this picture of the...
Delaware’s construction industry needs less government, not more
By Matt Bucher
1 day ago
Senate Bill 272 is not a pro-worker measure; it is not a pro-economy measure. And it is not a pro-...
Some successes
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
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Obituaries
Aina Nergaard Nammack, accomplished artist
18 hours ago
Aina Nergaard Nammack, 96, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by...
Larry Wiley, veteran, extraordinary man
1 day ago
Larry Wiley, 89, passed away Sunday, April, 19, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 1, 1937, Larry...
Jerry Wayne Lathbury, devoted to family, service
1 day ago
Jerry Wayne Lathbury, 74, of Frankford, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born Jan. 25,...
Raymond Weitzel, veteran, devoted to family
1 day ago
Raymond “Jeff” Weitzel, 93, of Lewes, formerly of Ephrata, Pa., passed away peacefully Tuesday,...
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Sports
Fifteen-yard stare: fitting two heads in the frame of a 300-mm lens
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Fifteen yards away - The lens and camera rig I had required me to stand 15 yards away to get Lee...
Sussex Academy boys’ lax firmly in control of Henlopen South
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
The party continues to rage on for the Sussex Academy boys’ lacrosse team after defeating Indian...
Seahawks girls’ lax back to .500 after bombarding Bucs
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
The Sussex Academy girls’ lacrosse team is back to .500 on the season after topping Milford 15-9...
Cape baseball wins wild offensive game with Central
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
In one of the wildest offensive finishes of the season, Cape outlasted Sussex Central 15-13 April...
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A & E
Icon at Low Tide
2 days ago
The Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse stands as one of the Cape Region’s most recognizable...
Coastal Camera Club celebrates 25th anniversary
3 days ago
The 2025-26 program season marks 25 years since the founding of the Coastal Camera Club in Lewes....
Mike McSorley art exhibit continues thru April 24 in Wilmington
4 days ago
Out of the Ordinary, a solo exhibition of work by Milford artist Mike McSorley, remains on view...
Rutgers’ historic basketball season is April 25 topic
4 days ago
The Rutgers Club of Delmarva will present a special event featuring Lewes resident and renowned...
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Cape Life
Home for Habitat campaign sets public launch event April 27
15 hours ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity invites the community to attend the official launch of A Home...
‘Becoming Thurgood’ documentary film screening set April 26 at Lewes library
21 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library, Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, ACLU of Delaware and...
Food Bank to host health fair for seniors April 28 in Milford
1 day ago
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a spring Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday,...
Broadwalk to support breast cancer awareness May 2
1 day ago
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will host its annual Broadwalk on the Boardwalk, with...
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Local Buzz
Make Your Business the Pick of the Litter
Our Pets
Advertise Where Pet Owners Sit, Stay… and Spend Across the Cape Region, pet owners are investing...
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of the...
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...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
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...
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....
Festival Season Starts Here: Cape Gazette’s Spring & Summer Festivals
Spring & Summer Festivals
Mark a few dates, make a few memories, and make the most of the season with
Spring & Summer...
THANK YOU TO ALL THE BUSIINESSES WHO HAVE JUMPED ON THE RALLY’S SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
We are so grateful for all the amazing businesses that have jumped on the Rally Sponsor Train for...
Is your pet the cutest at the beach? Final week to enter
Our Pets
Last call - don’t leave your pet out of the running The Cape Gazette is calling on pet lovers...
A Little Known Help for Family Caregivers
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
Worried. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Stressed. The local chapter of a health advocacy group did an...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Living Well with Parkinson’s Expo
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Conversation with Stephen Solomon
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Friday, April 24
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
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
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Beach Reads used book sale
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 25
8:00 am
LIB tulip dig
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
9:00 am
Race for Open Space 5K & walk
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Beach Reads used book sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Family Promise of Southern Delaware community brunch
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing 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
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
What About Those Binoculars program
Business
Entrepreneurs visit Lewes Elementary Girls with Pearls students
13 hours ago
Students in Lewes Elementary School’s Girls with Pearls program recently had the opportunity to...
State jobs career fair set April 24 in Dover
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the Department of Labor, will host...
Delaware workers reach $10M in retirement savings through state effort
2 days ago
Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announced April 14 that Delaware EARNS has achieved $10...
Shore United Bank welcomes Bill Turner as VP, relationship manager
3 days ago
Shore United Bank recently announced that Bill Turner joined the organization as vice president,...
Call 811 before digging to prevent damage and service disruption
3 days ago
April is National Safe Digging Month, and Delmarva Power reminds residents, businesses and...
Spring Home Expo a hit with visitors
4 days ago
Exhibitors taking part in the 28th annual Spring Home Expo held April 11 and 12 at Cape Henlopen...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
Open House at 28670 Hawthorne Trl - Single Level...
Milton
420,000.00
Join us for an open house on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 2 pm and check out this amazing...
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Sat, 04/25/2026 -
11:00am
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In the Market
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
PLATNATION LAKES 5K & 1 MILE WALK TO SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
Saint Cecilia Music Guild Presents the Serafin Ensemble
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Mystic Monday, April 20,2026 at 7pm
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders is NOW OPEN for Bidding!
Rally For Our First Responders
How Core Concierge Health Supports Patients During Stress Awareness Month
Core Concierge Health
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the African American Community in Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
APRIL 25TH PLANTATIONS TWILIGHT 5K AND 1 MILE WALK
Rally For Our First Responders
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Local Dining
Dine & Donate
CHEER, Inc.
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Real Estate Marketplace
17 CRIPPLE CREEK RUN~CRIPPLE CREEK~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! 24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro
Active Adults Realty®
Stunning “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
PRICE REDUCED~36031 TARPON DRIVE~WOLFE POINTE~LEWES
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
OPEN HOUSE-SAT-4/18-11AM-1PM-123 S PAULA LYNNE DR~CRESTFIELD
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home with Large Detached Garage in Rehoboth Beach!
Bill Cullin
OPEN HOUSE! Rare 4BR 3.5BA Park Shore Condo | 29805 Striper Harbor
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Luxury Renovated Condo in Grande at Canal Pointe — Weekly Rentals & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
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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...
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Luxury, Spacious Townhomes in Dewey Beach | 1601...
Dewey Beach
1,789,000.00
🏡1601 Coastal Highway, #202 | Coastal & Read, Dewey Beach | List Price: $1,789,000 New to the...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Classic 1BR Beach Cottage in Rehoboth Beach!
Rehoboth Beach
568,000.00
Classic Rehoboth Beach Cottage! 🍍🌊 // List Price: $568,000 📍 158 Henlopen Avenue #8, Rehoboth...
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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®
Timeless Coastal Character in South Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach
2,699,000.00
Nestled on one of South Rehoboth’s most charming and sought-after streets, 223 Rodney Street is a...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Exquisite Waterfront Estate in RBYCC.
Rehoboth Beach
4,200,000.00
Welcome to 91 Blackpool Road—an exquisite French country-inspired waterfront estate nestled within...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Weekend Open House in Deerwood at 19605 Doe Dr!
Georgetown
395,000.00
Join us on Saturday, April 25th between 11 am and 1 pm for an open house and your very own tour!...
Open House:
Sat, 04/25/2026 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
The Julie Gritton Team
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Rehoboth Beach
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Book your SUMMER VACATION today! Weeks are filling up fast, folks. Call us at 302-226-5600 today if...
Mann & Sons, Inc. REALTORS®
Lovely Home in the Highly Sought-after Breakwater...
Lewes
807,000.00
Welcome to the highly sought-after Breakwater community, ideally located east of Coastal Highway...
Long & Foster Real Estate
Beautifully Maintained Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA...
Rehoboth Beach
1,190,000.00
Presenting a beautifully maintained spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at The Henlopen...
Bill Cullin
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Milton commission approves moving of historic mural
Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Milton Historical Preservation Commission unanimously approved moving a historic mural from a...
