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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
What’s New
Medical aid in dying is just one option
What constitutes affordable housing?
Suggested tweaks to Route 1 speed camera
Improve the roads, then build the shopping center
Huxtable to address Rehoboth-Dewey chamber Feb. 24
Ocean View man attacked with crowbar
$400,000 grant approved for Dewey Beach
George Howard Bunting Jr., former state senator
Moment of Stillness
Cape girls fend off rivals in back-to-back division battles
Fred Thomas boys win program’s first trophy
Cape unified basketball celebrates seniors
Former legislator George Bunting dies
News / Police
New fundraising engine drives Lewes locomotive
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
From the time a railroad display in Lewes was just a faraway light at the end of the tracks, Cathy...
DART proposes changes to Beach Bus services for 2026
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
In an effort to improve on-time performance, connections and service reliability, DART has proposed...
County council delays vote on The Moorings expansion
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 days ago
A decision on a plan to increase by 56 the number of homes at The Moorings at Lewes retirement...
Event provides help to pay power bills
By Melissa Steele
3 days ago
Dozens of Delmarva Power and Light customers attended an energy assistance event Feb. 11 in...
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Viewpoints
To the victor ...
3 days ago
Grimes leaves lasting legacy
3 days ago
For nearly two decades, Patti Grimes has helped shape the cultural heartbeat of an entire region....
The Sacred Overlap: A Delaware season of shared sacrifice and unity
By The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Kaeton, Irfan Patel, Ormand L. O’Neal Sr. and Rabbi Michael Beals
3 days ago
As the winter chill begins to thaw into the first hints of a Delaware spring, four of the world’s...
Loosen regulations on marijuana sales
By Jacqueline Lacy
3 days ago
Sussex County elected officials are not protecting its towns by not allowing sales of legal...
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Obituaries
Sami Philip Maloof, had a zest for life
8 hours ago
Sami Philip Maloof, 82 years young, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, leaving behind a...
Scott A. Green, one of a kind
10 hours ago
It is with great shock and sadness that his family announces the passing of Scott A. Green, 69, of...
Gerhard Joseph Poppel, adventurer at heart
12 hours ago
Gerhard Joseph Poppel, born in Germany and a lifelong citizen of the world, passed away Tuesday,...
Lynn Dexter, woman of faith
12 hours ago
Lynn Dexter, born Lynn Shuman July 28, 1947, peacefully departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026,...
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Sports
Cape beats Central, falls to Dover
By Dan Cook
12 hours ago
The Cape boys’ basketball team split a pair of games last week, cruising past Sussex Central before...
Cape wrestling hangs tough, but falls to Sallies in semis
By Dave Frederick
13 hours ago
Cape wrestling went hard at top-ranked Salesianum in the Division I semifinals of the state dual-...
SFY Tsunami gets first water polo win
2 days ago
The Sussex Family YMCA’s Tsunami 12U mixed youth water polo team earned its first tournament win in...
First Tee Delaware seeks signups and sponsorships
By Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
Each spring, the First Tee Delaware offers a variety of on-course programming for junior golfers....
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A & E
Mid-Atlantic Symphony hosts community education series
1 day ago
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra recently piloted a new community education initiative, MSO 101...
Georgetown library student art show to open Feb. 25
1 day 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
2 days ago
Women’s Fest activities will take place from Thursday to Sunday, April 9 to 12, at a variety of...
Arsenault’s arsenal of artisanal skills
By Maya Yngve
3 days ago
Jeff Arsenault was one of 27 professional artists across Delaware recently recognized for...
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Cape Life
Rehoboth Elementary students shine at school spelling bee
8 hours ago
Rehoboth Elementary School held its annual spelling bee Jan. 22, showcasing the skills, focus and...
Artillery and missile testing at Fort Miles is Feb. 21 lecture topic
12 hours ago
The Fort Miles Historical Association will host its next lecture at 10 a.m., Saturday Feb. 21, in...
Sussex Tech students volunteer for MLK Day of Service project
16 hours ago
For the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, members of the Sussex Technical High School...
Lewes Lions assist with early childhood vision screenings
1 day ago
The Lewes Lions Club recently held vision screenings for youngsters at the Lullaby Learning Center...
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Local Buzz
Hot Yoga & Mat Pilates intro week for $49
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Unlimited Classes for 1 Week – Only $49! Ready to kickstart your Wellness Journey or dive back...
23712 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23712 Herring Reach Ct. in the desirable Bay Pointe community. This well-...
16512 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing NEW PRICE: $874,000 Welcome to Tower Hill, Sussex County’s Community of the Year,...
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
240354 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Rental! View Listing Great Walden neighborhood in the Cape Henlopen District built by Shell...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
Real Estate Tip: A Successful Closing
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
Taxes in Transition - Retirement & Relocation Class at the Lewes Library 2/17
Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments
The Delaware Money School will host an educational workshop titled “Taxes in Transition – Smart...
Respite Support for Stubborn Dementia Cases
My Status Quo, Inc
In the face of denial, dignity endures. For those who refuse to accept their diagnosis, providing...
Grow Your Business with Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden
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Spring Home & Garden is Cape Gazette’s seasonal platform for reaching engaged Cape Region...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
12:00 pm
Tools for Tots program
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
American Legion Mardi Gras party
12:00 pm
Military Officers Assoc. of America Southern...
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:30 pm
Stroke support group
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Inaugural State of the Community forum
5:30 pm
4th RD Democratic Committee meeting
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Kapow! kids comic book club
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
The Procraftinators program
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, February 18
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30 am
to
11:15 am
Sensory art class
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Ashes to go event
1:00 pm
Cash bingo
1:30 pm
Italian conversation group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
5:00 pm
to
5:45 pm
Art for kids
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
6:45 pm
Art for tweens
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, February 19
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
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
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Business
Delaware Paid Leave program marks successful launch
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Labor Division of Paid Leave began accepting claims for paid time off...
Granary developer earns award for conservation stewardship
2 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
2 days ago
Coldwell Banker Premier recently announced that three members of its leadership team have been...
April closing expected for Eddie Bauer in Rehoboth
2 days ago
Route 1 Rehoboth’s mile of style is losing one of its longstanding clothing stores – Eddie Bauer....
Dewey Beach Exxon no longer selling gas
3 days ago
The Dewey Beach Exxon on the corner of Coastal Highway and Swedes Street is no longer selling gas,...
DJ Hill finds success in focusing on customer experience
3 days ago
DJ Hill, the owner of Lefty’s Alley and Eats, said it’s interesting how some people end up...
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Blogs
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
6 days 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
1 week 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...
Fear of Falling
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
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NEW PRICE! rancher east of the highway! Bike to the Beach!
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NEW PRICE! Money-Maker Townhouse For Sale – $324,999
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“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
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221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await!
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3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Bill Cullin
UNDER CONTRACT! 5.38-Acre parcel Zoned CR-1 Commercial on Route 24
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SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
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24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro | Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence!
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221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts...
Magnolia
409,900.00
Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await! Built in 2020 and better than...
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Upcoming Open House in COASTAL CLUB
Lewes
554,900.00
EASY LIVING AWAITS! No, this is not a dream...in fact every day CAN feel like a vacation; just...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
NEW LISTING IN THE PENINSULA!
Millsboro
675,000.00
Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to own a lovely coastal retreat located in the...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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
Open house in GOVERNORS!
Lewes
999,999.00
CHIC COASTAL ELEGANCE! Experience the pinnacle of luxury with this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in...
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3037 Barber Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
Middletown
528,900.00
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Walk to the Beach! Ocean-Block, Charleston-Style Gem...
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2,890,000.00
118C Philadelphia Avenue | South Rehoboth, Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $2,890,000 Just 1.5 blocks...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
New Year’s Resolution Complete - Your Place at the...
Millsboro
285,000.00
Welcome to Gull Point — your ideal coastal retreat along the Indian River Bay. This spacious 3-...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Open House in Broadkill Beach at 8 Virginia Ave!
Milton
985,000.00
Don’t miss your chance to tour this remodeled 1950s beach retreat on Saturday, February 14th...
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Rehoboth Beach
369,000.00
100 Cascade Lane #101 | Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $369,000 Rehoboth Beach 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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$400,000 grant approved for Dewey Beach
Ellen McIntyre
11 hours ago
A $400,000 grant was recently approved for the Town of Dewey Beach to help fund an emergency...
