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Friday, April 17, 2026
What’s New
Cape district honors Rehoboth Elementary volunteer mentor
Sussex County Democrats to host spring dinner May 16
Robert C. Chambers II, owned insurance agency
Lewes salon welcomes two new stylists
Milton Elementary students take on staff and LEOs in house challenge
Clearing up our mental health conversations is important
Neighbors raise concerns about Stockley Road development plan
Fresh asparagus is in season, works well in many recipes
Cape Community Fund offers support for neighbors in need
Athletes of the Week April 17
Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
Eagles force quiet work at Fourth Street Preserve
Piles of tree debris still loom large around Cape Region
News / Police
Sussex P&Z backs four ordinances to improve housing projects
By Kevin T. Conlon
9 hours ago
Four proposed ordinances to improve housing development were backed April 15 by the Sussex County...
Rehoboth sends package of charter changes to legislators
By Chris Flood
10 hours ago
After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have sent a package of 15 proposed charter...
Milton historic commission tables Union Street commercial proposal
By Ryan Mavity
10 hours ago
The Milton Historic Preservation Commission tabled discussion of a proposed commercial boutique...
Lewes drawbridge works as advertised
By Bill Shull
10 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation performed its annual testing of the Savannah Road...
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Viewpoints
On again, off again
By Jim Paterson
14 hours ago
Sussex officials can protect forest areas
14 hours ago
Thinking ahead to Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Sussex County has a chance to do something...
Sussex council must listen to state forester
By Kerry Russo
16 hours ago
The April 14 Sussex County Council meeting included the land-use working group’s recommendations...
Title IX issue at Cape stokes fear
By Emerson Sheldon
17 hours ago
I witnessed an attempt to bring hate to my school just a few days ago when I heard of the news...
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Obituaries
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, outstanding nurse, matriarch
1 day ago
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood, Fla...
Joanne Miller Gorecki, devoted to family
2 days ago
Joanne Miller Gorecki, 82, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026,...
Lora Zachow, had bright, courageous spirit
3 days ago
Lora Zachow, 56, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington’s...
Walter James Bell Jr., successful businessman, avid golfer
3 days ago
Walter James “Jim” Bell Jr., 86, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home after a...
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Sports
McIlroy goes back to back
By Sumner Spence
12 hours ago
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer in the 90-year history of the Masters to go back to back...
Spring season is all about participation across all age groups
By Dave Frederick
13 hours ago
Cool Runnings - I snapped a photo of marathon runner Jodi Johnson and thought the 23-year-old out...
CoDel Running Festival attracts 3,000 runners
By Tim Bamforth
13 hours ago
More than 3,000 finishers in two days and four events emerged on the Cape Region April 11-12, as...
Delmarva Rush girls’ soccer teams excel at regional tournament
21 hours ago
Delmarva Rush Soccer Club recognized the exceptional performance of its girls’ teams at the 2026...
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A & E
CAMP Rehoboth celebrates Women’s Fest
By Dan Cook
11 hours ago
CAMP Rehoboth celebrated the silver anniversary of Women’s Fest April 9-12. For 25 years, Women’s...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Kid Davis & the Bullets to perform April 18 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Kid Davis & the Bullets, an original Americana, rockabilly, and roots rock band from Wilmington...
Wilmington Ballet to perform April 19 in Milton
1 day ago
The Wilmington Ballet will present “Axis: Centering the Self in Love and Life,” at 7 p.m., Sunday,...
Delaware Comedy Theatre to perform in Ocean View April 18
1 day ago
Delaware Comedy Theatre will perform at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Dickens Parlour Theatre, ...
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Cape Life
State Board of Education seeks applicants for student seat by April 30
1 day ago
Gov. Matt Meyer announced April 13 that the application period is open for the student member seat...
HOB Guys With Ties welcome meat-processing professional
1 day ago
H.O. Brittingham Elementary School’s Guys with Ties club members recently participated in an...
Sussex Academy launches comprehensive strategic plan
1 day ago
Sussex Academy released its 2026-28 strategic plan March 11, noting it was designed to guide...
Lewes holds second community bonfire
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
A cool, cloudless evening was the setting for the second annual community bonfire hosted by the...
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Local Buzz
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
Taxpayer Pain Management Clinic–If Only....
George Reilly
Taxpayer Pain Management Clinic Happy Tax Week! Imagine that during nearly everyone’s favorite...
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...
“We Fix Military Haircuts”
George Reilly
Many years ago I saw a sign on a barber shop near the Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island that said...
16512 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing NEW PRICE: $869,999 Welcome to Tower Hill, Sussex County’s Community of the Year,...
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...
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-...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
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
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Immigration Policy in Delaware forum
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Bloomin’ Dance Party fundraiser
Saturday, April 18
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
DAR open house & bake sale
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Earth Day celebration
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
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
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
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
2:00 pm
Healthy Kids Day
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Earth Day sneaker recycling program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Plate it Forward fundraiser dinner
7:00 pm
Coastal Concerts performance
Sunday, April 19
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
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
“Banned Together” film screening
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Business
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
9 hours ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits April 11,...
Gumbo Crawl participants search for the best in town
9 hours ago
More than 1,000 people and two dozen restaurants participated April 11 in the 2026 Rehoboth Beach...
Debbie Reed Team maintains No. 1 rank in RE/MAX Delaware sales
1 day ago
The Debbie Reed Team of RE/MAX Realty Group earned an impressive national ranking, securing the...
Bay Laurel Home & Garden now open on Route 1 Rehoboth
1 day ago
Spurred by the closure of a nearby garden center, Rehoboth-area residents Stuart Ortel, Scott...
Hook PR & Marketing launches Hook Strategic
1 day ago
Hook PR & Marketing has hired Brooke Miles as director of strategy and messaging as it launches...
DART offering free bus rides for Try Transit Day April 22
2 days ago
In celebration of Earth Day, DART First State is offering an opportunity for the public to ride any...
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Blogs
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
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Charming Home for Sale in Woodlands of Pepper Creek
Dagsboro
325,000.00
29196 Shady Creek Lane, Dagsboro This 3 bedroom, 2 bath twin home has an open floor plan which...
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Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
18573 EMERSON WAY~HAWTHORNE~GEORGETOWN
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
Mike Kogler Team
“South Rehoboth” SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
Mike Kogler Team
Stunning 3BR Home on Buckingham Drive, Lewes
Bayshore Home Sales
55+ Lewes, New Homes with Garage, starting at $199K
Bayshore Home Sales
New 3BR w/Garage, 55+, Reduced: $224,900
Bayshore Home Sales
Stunning “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
Look at this One! 24034 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Beautiful Home 23712 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
PRICE CHANGE-327 CARLTON DR-CANNERY VILLAGE-MILTON
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Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
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In the Market
25 Years of Counseling: Why Doesn’t Insight Alone Make Change?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the African American Community in Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
May 6 Join us at Bethel UMC for a Talk on Human Trafficking
Bethel United Methodist Church
Saint Cecilia Music Guild Presents the Serafin Ensemble
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
BINGO
CHEER, Inc.
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Local Dining
Dine & Donate
CHEER, Inc.
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New Luxurious Listing ~ 29606 Patrick Henry Cir,...
Millsboro
679,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of 55+ living in this exquisite Schell Brothers Whimbrel model, situated on...
Active Adults Realty®
Unmatched Blend of History & Style | The Pines
Rehoboth Beach
3,995,000.00
Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Beautifully-Designed 3BR Home in Four Season At...
Lewes
675,000.00
Beautifully-Designed Home in Four Seasons At Bella Terre! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $675,000 📍 21153...
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Move-in Ready, Better Than New Home in Redmill Pond...
Lewes
599,000.00
NEW PRICE- Location location! Step into a move-in ready, better than new, Eastwood model completed...
Bill Cullin
Overlooking the Clubhouse Green in Senators!
Lewes
949,990.00
Welcome to this exceptionally maintained home located on a premium lot overlooking the clubhouse...
Long & Foster Real Estate
Wellesley at Hidden Meadows
Lewes
1,025,000.00
18383 Highwood Drive Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 - Welcome to 18383 Highwood Drive, a stunning...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Stunning 4 BR, 3.5 BA Townhouse Just Three Miles...
Rehoboth Beach
675,000.00
Location, location, location! Just three miles from the beach, with easy access to the boardwalk,...
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Sun, 04/19/2026 -
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Bill Cullin
30200 Kent Road, Dagsboro DE 19939
Dagsboro
485,000.00
Welcome to your boats new home! Looking for a home with a private boat dock just minutes to fishing...
Active Adults Realty®
19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes DE 19958
Lewes
194,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
Active Adults Realty®
OPEN HOUSE Love Creek Views, Tidewater Landing | 5BR...
Lewes
849,000.00
🏡 33916 Darlington Street | Tidewater Landing, Lewes | List Price: $849,000 Discover coastal living...
Open House:
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Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
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Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
Bill Shull
8 hours ago
Sarah Prieto and Stephen Matthews were obviously frustrated and dejected after Lewes Mayor and City...
