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Friday, February 27, 2026
What’s New
Polar Bear Plunge, 5K canceled
Cape district recognizes National School Counseling Week
Jean A. Hawley, loved her family
Olympic recap
News Briefs 2/27/26
Athletes are ready to bust loose
Four downstate athletes win state track titles
Concrete dune crossing must be removed
Ocean Medical Imaging closes after 17 years
Two Rehoboth restaurants get compliance permit approvals
Winter storm more trouble than I expected
Milton council to debate Scarlet Oaks commercial annexation
Rehoboth, Henlopen Acres cleanup is going to take a bit of time
News / Police
Former Chez La Mer building in Rehoboth to be razed
By Chris Flood
27 minutes ago
A commercial building on the corner of Second Street and Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach that’s...
Sussex digs out of massive winter storm
By Kevin T. Conlon
3 hours ago
Cindy Truitt shoveled out the driveway and her car twice after a storm dumped nearly 20 inches of...
Interagency cooperation key to storm response
By Kevin T. Conlon
5 hours ago
As a powerful winter storm moved toward Sussex County Feb. 22, key players in the anticipated...
Much of county council meeting canceled by storm moved to March 4 meeting
20 hours ago
Nearly all items on the agenda of the Feb. 24 Sussex County Council meeting, canceled after a storm...
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Viewpoints
Hoop regroup
By Jim Paterson
5 hours ago
A selfless act from Dewey’s town manager
By Courtney Riordan
6 hours ago
On Feb. 23, I received a gift from a Town of Dewey Beach official for which I was most thankful and...
Thank your local federal employees
By Ken Sosne
7 hours ago
February may be the shortest month of the year, but the challenges facing the federal community are...
No changes to speed camera should occur
By Bill Baxter
7 hours ago
There seems to have been much controversy about the speed camera installed above the Minos Conaway...
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Obituaries
Louis Henry Jones, veteran, devout Christian
20 hours ago
Louis Henry Jones, 90, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at his residence with his...
Alice Ann Hill, Hollywood socialite governess
1 day ago
Alice Ann Hill of Lewes died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Known as “Nanny Ali” from her...
H. Edwin Riggin Sr., owned Ed’s Chicken & Crabs
1 day ago
H. Edwin "Ed" Riggin Sr., 92, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Ed leaves his...
Louise Elizabeth Workman, led extraordinary life
1 day ago
Louise Elizabeth Workman graced our world with her presence Sept. 7, 1916, in Salisbury, Md. Raised...
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Sports
Athletes of the Week Feb. 27
4 hours ago
Cale Baker This Cape senior is a head-to-toe unorthodox wrestler who uses a lot of arms and legs...
Unified Basketball reception celebrates inclusion and teamwork
19 hours ago
Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent Dr. Jenny Nauman hosted a special event, Unified for...
Mariner hosts Middle School Unified Basketball Tournament
1 day ago
Mariner Middle School hosted the unified basketball tournament for Cape district middle school...
Two days behind the camera, yet I often miss the money shot
By Dave Frederick
3 days ago
What’s going on - Wrestling is the most intense sport; the dual meets are like indoor football...
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A & E
Taste of history: Chocolate with colonial roots
By Denise Clemons
2 hours ago
This past weekend, as we awaited the start of the forecasted snowfall, we were glad our neighbors...
Oscar-nominated short film screenings open Feb. 27
11 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present the 2026 Oscar-nominated short films, beginning with...
She Who Shines exhibit to open at Peninsula Gallery March 7
21 hours ago
Artistic renditions of the mystical female spirit will be showcased in the She Who Shines...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Robin & the Hoods to perform Feb. 27 in Rehoboth Beach
22 hours ago
Robin & the Hoods, a longtime favorite among local music fans, will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.,...
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Cape Life
Book talk with Native American history expert set March 8
17 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library and the History Book Festival will welcome historian David J. Silverman...
Milton kindergarteners showcase zoology learning
1 day ago
Milton Elementary School kindergarten students held a Zoology Publishing Party Jan. 23, showcasing...
A special Amsterdam journey shared with the Gazette
1 day ago
Mary Johnston of Rehoboth Beach recently joined her godmother, Marijke van Buchem, on a heartfelt...
Forensic science study enhances H.O.B. language arts unit
1 day ago
As part of their English Language Arts mystery genre unit, fourth-grade students at H.O....
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Local Buzz
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
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,...
A Rewarding Snow Day Activity!
George Reilly
A Rewarding Snow Day Activity! In the aftermath of a big snowstorm many housebound folks are...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
Strong Heart. Stronger Life. A Man’s Guide to Cardiovascular Health
Core Concierge Health
As concierge primary care physicians, we have the privilege of time — time to listen, to dig deeper...
Beebe Healthcare Invites You to the Upcoming Health, Fitness, and Leisure Expo!
Beebe Healthcare
Beebe Healthcare is excited to exhibit at the 8th Annual Health, Fitness and Leisure Expo...
Houses and Pets
Bill Cullin
Many real estate agents are animal lovers and have pets of our own, but we have all shared stories...
50% Off Home Catalog Creations before May 1, 2026
My Status Quo, Inc
Create the catalog of your home before a health crisis turns everything urgent! Families can avoid...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters 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
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
5:00 pm
LHS “Bear Me Into Freedom” Screening Event
5:00 pm
LHS film screening
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 28
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:30 am
LHS film screening
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
CANCELED Anime club
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Beach bingo fundraiser
5:00 pm
LHS “Bear Me Into Freedom” Screening Event
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
The Writer's Room and the Troupe performance
Sunday, March 1
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansie planters preorder sale
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
Business
Shore United adds experienced mortgage banker
15 hours ago
Shore United Bank recently welcomed John Berner to its growing mortgage division. With extensive...
Gather Bakery opens Rehoboth Avenue storefront
22 hours ago
Gather Bakery owners Isabel and Matthew Walsh introduced alfajores to the Cape Region with a pop-up...
Sussex Habitat team meets with federal legislators
23 hours ago
To advocate for new affordable housing legislation at the federal level, representatives from...
Labor secretary to address Women in Construction Summit March 3
1 day ago
Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware Chapter will host its annual Women in Construction...
U.S. Rep McBride hosts agriculture summit in Harrington
1 day ago
Congresswoman Sarah McBride, D-Del., hosted an inaugural agriculture summit Feb. 19 in Harrington...
Locals celebrate Delaware Lottery wins
4 days ago
Two local residents recently scored big wins with the Delaware Lottery. A 36-year-old woman from...
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Blogs
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
3 days 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
1 week ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
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“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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LHS “Bear Me Into Freedom” Screening Event
Lewes Historical Society
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Strong Heart. Stronger Life. A Man’s Guide to Cardiovascular Health
Core Concierge Health
LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the Anti-Suffrage Movement in Delaware
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JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
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Bayhealth and Delaware State University Athletics Strengthen Partnership
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Premier Listings
Open House in Downtown Milton at 201 Federal St!
Milton
685,000.00
Make sure to come by This Saturday, Feb 28th between 10 am and 1 pm for a tour during our open...
The Julie Gritton Team
Beautiful Classic Home where Traditional meets...
Rehoboth Beach
3,188,000.00
Back on the Market after a Kitchen Upgrade, a beautiful classic home where traditional meets...
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Tidewater Landing
Lewes
990,000.00
34326 Amelias Lndg, Lewes, De 19958 - Welcome to Tidewater Landing, where luxury living meets...
The Carrie Lingo Team
New Construction 4BR Custom-Home in South Rehoboth!
Rehoboth Beach
3,895,000.00
New Construction Custom-Home in South Rehoboth! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $3,895,000✨ 📍209 New Castle...
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Featured Listing in WINDSTONE!
Milton
449,900.00
Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the desirable community of Windstone in Milton,...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Rehoboth Beach
595,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home with ceramic tile floors granite counters...
Bill Cullin
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.
LUXURIOUS LIVING in The Retreat at Love Creek |...
Lewes
849,000.00
LUXURIOUS LIVING in The Retreat at Love Creek! Welcome to this spacious and beautifully appointed...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
A Beach Home that Pays for Itself! PRIMEHOOK BEACH!
Milford
799,900.00
This home is Rental Magic...Over $66,000. in Rental Income for 2025. Fantastic views of the...
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Polar Bear Plunge, 5K canceled
Chris Flood
1 day ago
For the second time in a little over a month, weather-related issues have forced the cancelation of...