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Thursday, March 12, 2026
What’s New
Beacon students engineer iconic structures in scale models
Annual flea market set March 21; proceeds support park friends group
Wafaa Ahmed Goldfield, interior architectural engineer, professor
Elder announces re-election bid in Lewes
Author talks to present Revolutionary-era perspectives
Loretta Schlitter, lifelong Miltonian
Patricia Dickerson, retired banker
Reader’s Theatre Troupe to perform Romantic-era selections March 20
Cape boys’ lax scrimmages Kent Island
Basking in the glow
Cape girls’ soccer is back with a mission
Sussex Academy teams take part in DE Turf play days
County subpoena power bill passes General Assembly
News / Police
Commissioner calls out colleague on conduct
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Susan Stewart has had enough with the way fellow Commissioner Suzanne...
Lewes man charged with burglary
1 day ago
A Lewes man faces charges March 10 after police say he broke into a home on Plantation Road....
Jill Hicks seeks seat on Sussex County Council
1 day ago
Jill Hicks, a retired Wawa executive and schoolteacher, has announced she will run for the District...
Heightened security at DMV
1 day ago
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is increasing security at all DMV locations this week....
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Videos
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
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Viewpoints
Familiar names play lax in 1970s
1 day ago
Spring sports practices are underway at high schools across the state, including lacrosse. John...
Delaware needs to consolidate state and federal primaries
By Stephanie T. Bolden
2 days ago
Over the last several years, the legislature has taken steps to make voting easier and more...
Protest obsessed
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Faster permitting can help Delaware
By Jennifer Cohan
2 days ago
Across Delaware, communities are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs, growing...
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Obituaries
Betty Lou Clark Edwards, loving mother, sister
23 hours ago
Betty Lou Clark Edwards died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. She was born May 11, 1948, in Lewes, to Norma...
Kisan Y. Karapurkar, dedicated doctor
1 day ago
Dr. Kisan Y. Karapurkar, 84, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, with his...
Michael Dennis O'Neill Sr., had adventurous spirit
1 day ago
Michael Dennis O'Neill Sr., 63, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.Michael was a man...
Marie Warrington Rogers, devoted teacher
1 day ago
At an early age, Marie Warrington Rogers learned that when books are opened, you discover you have...
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Sports
Lacrosse girls playing basketball, just call them athletes
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Happening in the moment - Multisport athletes Ally Diehl, Mairead Rishko, Amara Fruchtman, Mikaela...
Cape basketball falls to Howard in quarters
By Dan Cook
3 days ago
Three players scored in double figures, but seventh-seeded Cape fell to No. 2 Howard 72-64 in the...
Beach boys spread the love to advance to quarterfinals
4 days ago
No. 7 Cape put on quite the show for the home crowd in their 73-55 win over No.10 A.I. DuPont in...
Coaching change for Sussex Academy golf team
By Fritz Schranck
5 days ago
A new head coach joined the Sussex Academy golf team for the 2026 season. He brings plenty of...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Goldstar Duo to perform March 13 in Lewes
2 hours ago
Bring the magic of the ’90s back to life with Goldstar as they light up the stage with all your...
Quinceañera expo celebrates tradition and style
By Deny Howeth
23 hours ago
HOY en Delaware presented the Miss XV Magazine Quinceañera Expo March 8 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel...
St. Patrick’s Day Parade step-dances through Milton
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through the streets March 8. Parade proceeds...
‘Nunsense 2’ to open at Milton Theatre April 30
2 days ago
Following the successful Milton Theatre production of “Nunsense” two years ago, the Little Sisters...
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Cape Life
Celebration of Life set April 4 for Village Volunteers founder Jackie Finer
7 hours ago
Village Volunteers, together with the family of its founder Jackie Finer, will host a Celebration...
New Castle seventh-grader wins Delaware Regional Spelling Bee
By Ellen McIntyre
7 hours ago
A hopeful group of more than 50 students from public, private and charter schools across Delaware,...
Mariner student artwork on display at Biggs Museum thru May 10
9 hours ago
As part of the Biggs Museum of American Art’s Adopt-an-Artwork Program, select Mariner Middle...
Retired Navy captain to speak at AAUW meeting March 19
21 hours ago
Marjorie Rawhouser, a retired U.S. Navy captain, engineer and community college administrator, will...
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Local Buzz
Retiree: “I have a gazillion dollars in my retirement savings. Is that enough?”
George Reilly
Several years ago there was a series of commercials for a financial services company where people...
Coast Country Cares and Spicer Brothers Construction Join The Rally’s Sponsor Train
Rally For Our First Responders
🚂 The Rally Sponsor Train keeps rolling! 🚂 A big THANK YOU to Coast Country 103.9 & 106.3...
TheHenlopen.com, the Premier Website for Sales and Rentals
Bill Cullin
The Henlopen Condominium offers security-controlled access, indoor parking, private beach entrance...
Complimentary Personal Retirement Guide!
Dan White & Associates
Where are you in your retirement journey? 🤔 Whether retirement is 10 years away, just around the...
SOLD! UNIT 613 @ THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
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 Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
Contingency Sale
Bill Cullin
Sellers may be reluctant to accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another property....
Real Estate Tip: Getting Ready To Sell
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
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...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 407!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Spring luncheon
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
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the...
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Speak Out Against Hate community meeting
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, March 13
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me story time
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spoken Word Society talk
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Oscars Preview Party
6:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 14
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
FMHA meeting & historical lecture
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Mat Pilates for Millennials
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Spanish storytime
11:00 am
Volunteer orientation
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
12:00 pm
American Legion ribbon-cutting ceremony
12:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
St. Patty’s Day Celebration & Post’s Birthday Party
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Resurrection garden workshop
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Gaming Under the Great Dune event
4:30 pm
Lucky 7 Sportsmans Bash
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Business
United Way launches fund to help Delawareans offset high utility costs
23 hours ago
United Way of Delaware recently announced the launch of a new round of funding for utility relief...
Longtime employee rises to vice president at Community Bank Delaware
23 hours ago
Community Bank Delaware recently announced the promotion of Dave Van Pelt to the position of vice...
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
1 day ago
Nearly 100 friends, family and business owners came together March 10, to celebrate the 36 years of...
Cape Henlopen School District to host job fair March 20
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen School District will host its Annual Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, March 20...
Helen’s Sausage to open near Lewes
2 days ago
Helen’s Famous Sausage House, the iconic Delaware breakfast and lunch spot, is planning to open...
Local retail fashion event to support Rehoboth fire company
3 days ago
A showcase of Rehoboth Beach fashions will take place Sunday, March 29, at the Rehoboth Beach...
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Blogs
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I’ve been reading tons of poetry lately, most of it pretty good. While I wrote a library-load of...
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
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Complimentary Personal Retirement Guide!
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Bayhealth Medical Group Adds Venkata Kothapudi, MD to Primary Care Team in Middletown
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LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the Anti-Suffrage Movement in Delaware
Lewes Historical Society
SILENT AUCTION IS NOW OPEN FOR PREVIEW FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
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Explora Journeys; Feel like you are on your own private yacht with an array of inclusive experiences
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Real Estate Marketplace
SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
PRICE REDUCED~30064 W MILL RUN~OVERBROOK SHORES~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
36344 FIR DRIVE~PINEY GLADE~REHOBOTH BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Amenity Rich Sun Retreat at Rehoboth Bay - $175,000
John Black, Realtor® with Patterson Schwartz Real Estate
Welcome to 23 Maplewood Dr in the Community of Lochwood
The Julie Gritton Team
PRICE REDUCED~17 S SHORE DRIVE-SOUTH SHORES-LINCOLN
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24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro | Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence!
Active Adults Realty®
JUST SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
$439,000 in the city of Rehoboth Beach
John Black, Realtor® with Patterson Schwartz Real Estate
JUST LISTED!: Bay Crossing End-Unit Villa
Mike Kogler Team
JUST LISTED IN MILOS HAVEN
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Welcome to 30948 Snow Bunting Ct - Peninsula Lakes
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Lewes
199,000.00
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Dagsboro
485,000.00
Welcome to your boats new home! Looking for a home with a private boat dock just minutes to fishing...
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Private Perfection in Wolfe Runne!
Lewes
1,849,900.00
THE PERFECT KETCH! Discover an exclusive, tree-covered sanctuary tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac...
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Lewes
495,000.00
Fantastic water views of Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay from this first-floor corner unit. Take...
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Lewes
999,999.00
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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...
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Rehoboth Beach
1,495,000.00
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County subpoena power bill passes General Assembly
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A bill giving subpoena power to counties in order to determine a fair market property price passed...
