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Friday, September 22, 2023
What’s New
State Farm teams with Habitat to make homeownership a reality
Acrylic pour workshop set for Sept. 26 at Nassau Valley Vineyards
Lewes Crossing neighbors donate for Beebe pediatric patients
Peninsula Gallery to host Transitions exhibit reception Oct. 7
Brandywine Counseling’s mobile treatment center to receive more than $750K in federal funding
Neil Patrick Kenny, lifelong educator
Indian River beats Delmarva Christian in volleyball
History Book Festival to feature local community partners
Dewey Beach celebrates end of summer
Nanticoke squash brings local history to the kitchen
Athletes of the Week Sept. 22
Milton planners approve DEStorage site plans
It’s the truth: Size doesn’t matter
News / Police
LED lights coming to Rehoboth Avenue median
By Chris Flood
5 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting Sept. 15, which included...
Public workshop helps craft ‘greenprint’ for Lewes
By Bill Shull
5 hours ago
City leaders are hailing the success of Lewes’ first environmental greenprint public workshop. The...
Sussex council, P&Z commission hold workshop
7 hours ago
Members of Sussex County Council and the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission held a...
Millsboro man charged after stabbing woman, fleeing police
7 hours ago
A Millsboro man, 23, faces charges after police say he stabbed a woman Sept. 22, stole a car and...
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Viewpoints
End-of-summer color
7 hours ago
An impressive display of impatiens greets friends and neighbors at Debbie and Mike Broujos’...
Agritourism: Sussex farming in the 21st century
By Ron MacArthur
12 hours ago
Agritourism in Sussex County is a term that didn't really exist a decade or so ago. That's...
Sussex should support school impact fee
14 hours ago
Sussex County Council has an opportunity to save taxpayers millions of dollars. Gov. John Carney...
Late fees
By Jim Paterson
14 hours ago
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online polls
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Obituaries
Barbara Lynne Miller, had many talents
6 hours ago
Barbara Lynne Miller, 78, of Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in North...
Sharon Rose Forrest, outstanding cook, dietitian
1 day ago
Sharon Rose Forrest, 63, of Milton, passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice Sunday Sept.17, 2023...
Patricia Grace Bonowitz, devoted to family
1 day ago
Patricia Grace Bonowitz, 80, of Millsboro, passed away at her home with the support of her family...
Franklin Martin Ritter, lived for farming, family
1 day ago
Franklin Martin Ritter, 95, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Center in...
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Sports
Cape unified flag football kicks off season at Legends Stadium
By Aaron R. Mushrush
9 hours ago
The Cape unified flag football team opened its season at Legends Stadium Sept. 20 against Henlopen...
Sneaky important week for the Phillies
By Sumner Spence
10 hours ago
There are only 13 days until the playoffs start in Major League Baseball. The Phillies are a...
People from my time sharing present time with teens
By Dave Frederick
13 hours ago
Anachrophobia - A neurotic disorder I invented: “the fear that no one will know what I’m talking...
Ronald McDonald 5K attracts 200 runners
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Thirty-seven years ago, some Cape clowns stole Ronald McDonald from his Route 1 playground as a...
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A & E
Jeffrey Gaines returns to The Room at Cedar Grove Sept. 23
20 hours ago
Recording artist Jeffrey Gaines’ live performances have earned him a loyal fan base, and more than...
Tens of thousands attend Festival Hispano
By Ron MacArthur
1 day ago
The 26th annual Festival Hispano in downtown Georgetown may have set an attendance record exceeding...
Cape Artists’ Gallery welcomes new member Linda Towers
1 day ago
The Cape Artists are happy to introduce their latest member, local artist Linda Towers. In her...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Decade80 to perform Sept. 29 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Decade80 will take the stage for an epic show beginning at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at Conch...
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Cape Life
Overbrook Shores celebrates 50th anniversary
By Chris Flood
5 hours ago
Overbrook Shores celebrated its 50th anniversary during its annual picnic Sept. 16. Held at the...
Hawthorne community dedicates new flagpole
7 hours ago
A large number of neighbors from the Hawthorne community gathered Sept. 4 to dedicate a new...
Outdoors-Woman Weekend registration due Oct. 3
9 hours ago
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Delaware Seashore State...
Atracare open house to focus on substance use disorder Sept. 28
9 hours ago
In response to the growing need for understanding and support surrounding substance use disorder,...
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Local Buzz
How to Set a Proper Budget for Your Home Remodel
Bill Cullin
When you decide to renovate your home – whether to sell or make improvements for you and your...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
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: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
Pumpkin Carving Contest!! Enter Now!
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Cape Gazette
As we enter 2023 and thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions swirl through our heads. “Being more...
Driveway Maintenance Do’s and Don’ts
Mike Kogler Team
Driveway Maintenance Do’s and Don’ts
Homeowners often focus on caring for their house...
The Importance of One Last Walk-Through
Mike Kogler Team
The Importance of One Last Walk-Through
When you finally sell your house, there’s an air...
THIS WEEKEND’S OPEN HOUSES! YOU’RE INVITED!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND! 🏡 // There are some great homes to tour this upcoming weekend. The Jack Lingo,...
FOOD DRIVE
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
“Life’s persistent and most urgent question is, ‘what are you doing for others?’” -MARTIN LUTHER...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
History & Antiquarian Book Sale
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Senior Activity Center open
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
8:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Veterans Stand Down outreach event
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
LeBlast Dance Fitness
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS Antique Shop open
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lightship Overfalls guided tour
10:00 am
to
6:00 pm
Millsboro Lions Fritter Shack
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Over 50 Senior Yoga
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French Movie Club
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
11:30 am
to
12:30 pm
Monarch Migration class
12:00 pm
Delaware Money School program
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers Market
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Rehoboth High School History Room open house
5:00 pm
History Revival Coastal Chronicles lecture series
5:00 pm
LHS Tavern Talks series
7:00 pm
Grief Recovery Method group
7:00 pm
“Great Expectations” presentation
Saturday, September 23
(All day)
Delaware Resorts Fall Home Expo
(All day)
History & Antiquarian Book Sale
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
10:00 am
Walk Challenge Kickoff
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Vinyasa to Yin Yoga for Millennials
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS Antique Shop open
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lightship Overfalls guided tour
10:00 am
LHS Walking Tour
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Millsboro Lions Fritter Shack
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Deaf Fest
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mrs. Roper Romp bar crawl
2:00 pm
History Revival Coastal Chronicles lecture series
2:00 pm
LHS Walking Tour
4:00 pm
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
5:00 pm
LHS Tavern Talks series
Sunday, September 24
(All day)
Delaware Resorts Fall Home Expo
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Solidago Plant Magic gathering
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Tidal Market Delaware Farmers Market
9:30 am
Walk Like MADD
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Apple & Cider Festival
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lightship Overfalls guided tour
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion Cheesesteak Day
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
1:00 pm
High school sailing program open house
5:00 pm
LHS Walking Tour
6:00 pm
LHS Walking Tour
Business
Delaware Division of Paid Leave to host public forum Sept. 28
8 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Paid Leave will host a free public forum from 11:30...
Compass RE in Lewes welcomes real estate professionals
10 hours ago
Compass RE has announced two distinguished real estate professionals, Dan Dellegrotti and Robin...
Gorgeous Georgetown Gardens honorees announced
1 day ago
Georgetown Arts & Flowers, a community organization which promotes the attractiveness of the...
Keller Williams Realtors win Battle of the Brokers South
1 day ago
Battle of the Brokers South bowling tournament winners were Mary Niles Dayton, Kyle Atkinson, Erin...
Vivian's Style & Spa welcomes new stylist
1 day ago
The team at Vivian’s Style & Spa in Lewes welcomes stylist Amy Ferguson. With roots sown and...
Odysea…Destination Beach for sale in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
After more than two decades of ownership, Rick and Carol Dryer are selling Odysea…Destination Beach...
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Blogs
Books and Cake
1 day ago
Now is your chance to taste the most delicious moist chocolate cake ever! The secret recipe for...
Under Pressure
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
On our flight to Europe last year, I bought a pair of compression socks for the first time. I was...
The Secret of My (Quiz Show) Success
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
What’s my formula for consistently winning on radio quiz shows? Here it is (whispers):
Never go...
Who is Gen Z Anyway?
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Also known as iGen and Centennials, the Z’s are the young people born between 1997 and 2012. As a...
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Local classifieds attract local talent!
Cape Gazette
I Only Eat HOLE Foods! On the weekends
The Broadkill Store
Fashion for Charity - Thursday, Oct. 19
The Harry K Foundation
Jetset travel. A name that you can trust
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
A New Session of GriefShare Begins Oct. 15 at Bethel UMC Lewes
Bethel United Methodist Church
Your ITALY specialist at Jetset travel in Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
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Local Dining
1776 Steakhouse is ideal setting for great food, conversation
Cape Cuisine
Live music at Sydney’s - Happy Hour and A Night of Comedy on Friday
Sydney’s Restaurant & Lounge
5 Course Tasting Menu $42
Shorebreak Lodge
Harry K Foundation - Crooked Hammock Takeover
The Harry K Foundation
Jeffrey Gaines at The Room at Cedar Grove
Paul’s Cullen-ary Companies
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Real Estate Marketplace
5 Acre Commercial Lot on Route 24
Bill Cullin
LEWES: Furnished & Turnkey 2BR/2BA condo near the bike trail.
Mike Kogler Team
30126 REGATTA BAY BLVD-HERON BAY
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Food Drive Benefiting Local Communities
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
OPEN HOUSE~SAT-9/23-10AM-12PM & SUN-9/24-12PM-2PM~3 WARREN ROAD~LEWES BEACH
The Julie Gritton Team
NEW! Move-in ready home in Independence
Active Adults Realty®
Contemporary home close to the beach
Active Adults Realty®
Well-maintained “Osprey” model in Independence
Active Adults Realty®
UNDER CONTRACT in 5 DAYS!! Rehoboth: Captiva Sands 2BR/2BA
Mike Kogler Team
UNDER CONTRACT! ! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home Minutes from Lewes & Rehoboth Beach!
Bill Cullin
OPEN HOUSE~SUN-9/24-2PM-4PM-17325 REDMILL AVE-CARSYLJAN ACRES-LEWES
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SOLD! Commercial (C-1) or Residential (AR-1) development on Long Neck Road
Bill Cullin
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3 WARREN ROAD~LEWES BEACH
Lewes
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3 Warren Road, Lewes, DE 19958 ~ Introducing BAYSIDE BLISS, where the allure of coastal living...
Open House:
Sat, 09/23/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Julie Gritton Team
PRICE REDUCED~325 SAVANNAH ROAD-LEWES
Lewes
$1,895,000.00
325 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 ~ WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HISTORIC LEWES HOME! This 5...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
OPEN HOUSE - East of Rt 1
Lewes
$599,990.00
CATCHING COVE OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 9/17, from 10:30 to 2:30 33749 Catching Cove Ct, LewesNew...
Barrows and Associates, Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's
Stunning Villa in Covered Bridge Trails | 18050 Sawhill Drive , T74
Lewes
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POND FRONT VILLA IN LEWES EAST OF ROUTE ONE _ OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1PM - 3PM Nestled...
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17325 REDMILL AVE-CARSYLJAN ACRES-LEWES
Lewes
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17325 Redmill Avenue, Lewes, DE ~ Discover the perfect opportunity to own both your land and a...
Open House:
Sun, 09/24/2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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30126 REGATTA BAY BLVD-HERON BAY-LEWES
Lewes
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30126 Regatta Bay Blvd, Lewes DE 19958 ~ Discover the allure of coastal living in this charming...
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JUST LISTED! LEWES: Furnished & Turnkey 2BR/2BA Condo
Lewes
$347,000.00
24258 Zinfandel Ln #104, Lewes, DE 19958
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Milton planners approve DEStorage site plans
Ryan Mavity
7 hours ago
The Milton Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved final site plans for DEStorage to...
