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Saturday, May 2, 2026
What’s New
Float therapy studio opens with new, local owner May 5
County council candidates to address 14th RD Democrats
Pajamas and paws for a great cause
Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends
Buschi artwork on display May 2-3 in Milton
Lewes man indicted for January murder
Rehoboth second-graders write sports-themed stories
Cape excels at Middle School Track Invitational
Cape golf team keeps winning
Black sea bass season expected to open May 1
Wartime portrayed at Fort Miles
Athletes of the Week May 1
Bette Gallo honored at annual chamber banquet
News / Police
Coastal building task force discussing available options
By Chris Flood
15 hours ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
Local veterans take Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
By Bill Shull
16 hours ago
Dan Tidwell could hardly control his emotions when talking about his trip to Washington, D.C....
Lewes council candidates square off at forum
By Bill Shull
16 hours ago
Tim Ritzert wants an entrepreneurial zone, an affordable place for businesses to set up shop. Joe...
Groups lobby for more state funds for homeless programs
By Kevin T. Conlon
17 hours ago
With homeless encampments popping up outside many towns in Sussex County and limited housing...
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Videos
Ride to the Tide in rain or shine
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Viewpoints
Minos Conaway project’s earth berm caught my attention
By Chris Flood
13 hours ago
Since I’m not supposed to drive more than 50 mph through the construction zone of the Minos Conaway...
Nothing exists in isolation
By Katya Geyer
18 hours ago
Editor’s note: Sussex Academy senior Katya Geyer was recently named the winner of the RENEW...
Dewey swim standards
By Jim Paterson
21 hours ago
Nassau Bridge crossover should be closed
21 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation recently completed a number of changes to median...
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online polls
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Obituaries
John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major
16 hours ago
John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning Friday, April 24, 2026, and five precious...
Karen Neely, heart of the family
16 hours ago
Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home...
Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother
2 days ago
Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April...
Sandra Lynne Workman, loved her family, animals
3 days ago
Sandra Lynne Workman, 75, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lewes. Sandy was a loving...
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Sports
Phillies make desperation move
By Sumner Spence
19 hours ago
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to fire Rob Thomson as their manager after four-plus...
Travels with Fredman: 44 years as a people in sports columnist
By Dave Frederick
20 hours ago
Travels with Fredman - Forty-four years ago, with the sound of typewriter keys pounding out copy as...
Cape track wins Henlopen North Championship meet
By Tim Bamforth
20 hours ago
The Cape boys’ and girls’ track teams won the newly created Henlopen Conference Northern Division...
Seahawks back on track after 16-7 lacrosse triumph over IR
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
There’s nothing like execution at all three levels to put an end to a losing streak, like the...
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A & E
Gallery One debuts new exhibit with theme of Becoming
16 hours ago
Gallery One artists will present works in keeping with the theme Becoming for its newest show,...
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee wags into spring May 8-10
18 hours ago
A wave of wagging tails and golden smiles will wash over a local resort town as it welcomes back...
It takes a hero to eat this overstuffed sandwich
By Denise Clemons
18 hours ago
We have all likely heard the origin story about the familiar handheld food called a sandwich. In...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Abriblu to perform May 2 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Enjoy an evening of heartfelt, soulful music by Abriblu from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at...
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Cape Life
LEWES 250
Lewes during the Revolution - Part 2
By William H.J. Manthorpe
12 hours ago
Editor’s note: This article is the second in a four-part series of excerpts from an upcoming...
Children’s Beach House completes historic fundraising challenge with $4M goal
14 hours ago
Children’s Beach House officials are proud to announce the completion of a three-year, $2 million...
Plant sale, pollinator festival set May 9 at Epworth UMC
1 day ago
Epworth UM Church will hold a plant sale and pollinator festival from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday,...
Free hearing seminar and screenings set May 6 at Lewes library
1 day ago
Drs. Savhanna Paul and Marianna McHugh from HearingLife Hearing Center in Lewes will present “Your...
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Local Buzz
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...
What is "H.O."?
Bill Cullin
You can probably guess - H.O. means "home odors". Be careful of odors in your home. If your family...
Rearranging Furniture Could Help You Use Space More Effectively and Give You a Mental Boost
Bill Cullin
People often arrange furniture when they move into a home, get used to a particular layout and give...
LIFEMED INSTITUTE JUMPS ON THE SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
All Aboard the Rally Train! Please help us welcome Lifemed Institute (Rehoboth Beach, DE) as a...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
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Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
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...
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...
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...
My Father’s “Death Bag:” A Love Story.
George Reilly
My Father’s “Death Bag:” A Love Story. It is a very simple black nylon bag. Some might call it a...
Show Your Support for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026
Cape Gazette
It’s a milestone moment for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026 that brings the community together to...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
Horse show series
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
LIB plant sale
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
DelNature spring native plant sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Sound immersion meditation in the gardens
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Sussex County Libraries Children's Book Festival
10:00 am
Guided welcome walk
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Water Family Fest & Native Plant Sale
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring plant sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Mat Pilates for Millennials
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Nanticoke Indian Museum Heritage Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewes British Motorcar Show
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club orientation meeting
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Day Party
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
SDTR’s Kentucky Derby watch party
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Sunday, May 3
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Fire Department fundraiser
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside chat
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, May 4
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
5:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books program
Business
Ledo Pizza opening soon on Rehoboth Avenue
2 hours ago
Maryland-based Ledo Pizza, famous for its square pie, will soon open a new location on Rehoboth...
Vino Del Mar brings new wine vibe to Lewes
1 hour ago
Church pews are not something usually found in a wine bar, but they are part of the decor at Vino...
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
2 days ago
Downtown Milford will host the grand opening of the 2026 Riverwalk Farmers Market season starting...
First State Corn & More to open new Route 1 location May 2
2 days ago
Five years after opening the First State Corn & More food truck in a parking lot on Route 1...
Opening day is May 5 for Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
3 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market will open for its 20th season with a special ribbon cutting at 9:...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens May 2 for its 21st season
3 days ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market, recently chosen 8th Best Farmers Market in America, will...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
Open House in Black Creek Cove at 24860 Mistletoe Dr!
Georgetown
549,000.00
Join us on Sunday, May 3rd between 11 am and 1 pm for an open house and take a tour of this...
The Julie Gritton Team
In the Market
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
Lewes Historical Society
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
Core Questions: How Does Pollen Affect the Body and Trigger Allergies?
Core Concierge Health
🌙 The Moon Room at Hiatus 24 is Available 🌙
Hiatus 24
CHRISTIANA CARE JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the African American Community in Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Lewes Just Got a Better Insurance Option
Lewes Insurance
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
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Real Estate Marketplace
Money-Maker Townhouse For Sale – $324,999 - Open House Sun 11-2
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
PRICE REDUCED~303 CARLTON DRIVE~CANNERY VILLAGE~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
$869,999 – east of the highway in Lewes & bike to the beach!
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
DOWNTOWN LEWES: 2nd St., The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle.
Mike Kogler Team
New Price: Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
PRICE REDUCED~36031 TARPON DRIVE~WOLFE POINTE~LEWES
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Price Improvement! Luxury Renovated Condo in Grande at Canal Pointe — Weekly Rentals & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
16335 ABBOTTS POND RD~WHEATLEY MARVEL~MILFORD
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Stunning 4 BR, 3.5 BA Townhouse Just Three Miles From the Beach!
Bill Cullin
“South Rehoboth” SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
Mike Kogler Team
SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
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The Vinyards
Lewes
324,500.00
12001 Old Vine Blvd #206 Lewes DE 19958 -Welcome to The Vineyards — this beautifully upgraded 2-...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Single-Level 3BR Cul-de-sac Livingston Model Home in...
Millsboro
545,000.00
Single-Level Livingston Model in Ingrams Point! // List Price: $545,000 📍 24262 Deer Run Ct,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Deal of the Week | Professionally Decorated Townhome...
Delaware City
1,150,000.00
Property Type: Residential — Interior Townhome Status: Active 3 Beds | 2 Full + 2 Half Baths | 2,...
The Oldfather Group | Compass Real Estate Agents
16511 Greenspring Ave | Lewes Living in Red Mill Pond
Lewes
555,000.00
Nestled in the prestigious Villages at Red Mill Pond, this exquisite ranch-style home embodies the...
Active Adults Realty®
New Construction Luxury—Minus the Construction Noise
Lewes
599,000.00
OPEN: SATURDAY, 12PM-2PM
Skip the construction dust!
Why endure the delays and...
The Real McCoy Group
Overlooking the Clubhouse Green in Senators!
Lewes
929,000.00
Welcome to this exceptionally maintained home located on a premium lot overlooking the clubhouse...
Open House:
Sun, 05/03/2026 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate
Canalfront Building Lots in Lewes
Lewes
2,200,000.00
Two lots are available and recently approved by City of Lewes. Sitework will commence in 2nd...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
OPEN HOUSE Harts Landing along Love Creek | 34048...
Lewes
664,000.00
Open House: Fri, 05/01/2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm 34048 Greenfield Court | Harts Landing, Lewes | List...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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...
Open House:
Sun, 05/03/2026 -
12:00pm
to
3:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate
Schell Brothers Craftsmanship on a Premium Lot in...
Millsboro
489,000.00
The Ultimate Coastal Retreat: Premium Lot & Schell Brothers Craftsmanship
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Coastal building task force discussing available...
Chris Flood
19 hours ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
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