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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
What’s New
‘Gypsy’ musical auditions set April 10-11 in Milford
Rehoboth in Bloom to host annual dance party April 17
Delmarva Christian surpasses $30M in campus unification campaign
Origins of Earth and life is April 7 lecture topic
Draper Media announces president’s upcoming retirement
Sussex Academy students excel at science fair
Historians to discuss ‘Darkology’ research April 12
Friendly competitions mark inclusion week at Lewes Elementary
Sussex Academy celebrates 25 years
The Gazette enjoys a Douro River cruise
Special turkey hunting days set April 4-5
Student-led initiative brings new mascot to local restaurant
Growth on routes 9, 113 focus for state, Sussex
News / Police
Local Nam Knights Motorcycle Club chapter gives back
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
The First State Chapter of the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club donated a $1,500 check to the...
Lewes plants semiquincentennial tree
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Landscapers placed the official Lewes semiquincentennial tree in Stango Park March 25. The swamp...
Milton council to hold off discussion on districts until June
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Town Council is putting off discussion on whether to pursue a plan to create town council...
Delaware State Fire Marshal investigating fire at Red Mill Inn
1 day ago
The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that took place at Red Mill Inn...
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Viewpoints
Wal-Mart eyes Rehoboth Mall site in 1995
21 hours ago
In March 1995, it was revealed Wal-Mart was looking to build a new store along Route 1 at Old...
Home is where my son belongs
By Lauren West
1 day ago
When I walked into Legislative Hall to testify before Delaware’s Joint Finance Committee, I wasn't...
Against the wind
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Feeding the birds and bees at your home
By Claire Brown
1 day ago
There are lots of pressures facing birds. They get eaten by cats, slam into glass windows during...
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Obituaries
Jane S. Nicholson, active in community, church
23 hours ago
Jane S. Nicholson, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born Jan. 4, 1939...
Robert Stanley Carpenter, had friendly, outgoing nature
1 day ago
Robert Stanley Carpenter, 61, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his residence.Born...
Jeffrey Richard Claudy, veteran, adventurer at heart
1 day ago
Jeffrey Richard Claudy, 43, of Milton, passed away suddenly Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born...
Gerald Paul Beaulieu, passionate for social justice
1 day ago
Gerald Paul “Gerry” Beaulieu completed his journey in this life peacefully in home hospice care...
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Sports
Delmarva Christian softball bitten by long ball in loss to Delmar
By Aaron R. Mushrush
6 hours ago
Shutouts are part of early-season diamond sports, but one will have to forgive the Delmarva...
Royals soccer falls to Indian River at Sandhill
By Dan Cook
6 hours ago
The Delmarva Christian girls’ soccer squad fell to Indian River 8-1 March 30 at Sandhill Fields in...
Coaches carry themselves with confidence and class
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
LaForce Be With You - Allie LaForce is a sideline reporter for TNT Sports working the NCAA...
Delmarva Rush U12 wins Spring Classic
1 day ago
The Delmarva Rush U12 soccer team kicked off the Spring Classic in Maryland with a championship run...
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A & E
Broken But Beautiful
1 day ago
A fallen tree stretches across a snowy field as the morning sun rises after a March winter storm....
Pathways to Success to celebrate 20 years April 18
2 days ago
Pathways to Success will mark a major milestone as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary...
Opening reception set April 4 for Color My World exhibit at Peninsula Gallery
3 days ago
The Peninsula Gallery’s April exhibition, Color My World, invites four artists to explore the...
New exhibit to open April 1 at Gallery One
3 days ago
Weather or Not is the theme for Gallery One’s exhibit opening Wednesday, April 1, at 32 Atlantic...
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Cape Life
Delaware Farm Bureau announces 2026 scholarship opportunities
15 hours ago
The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher...
Sussex Academy elementary campus hosts literacy night
23 hours ago
Sussex Academy elementary-grade students participated in a variety of enrichment activities during...
Cape Henlopen Science Olympiad team earns second place at states
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen High School students delivered an impressive performance at the Delaware Science...
Lewes woman survives widow-maker heart attack
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Ashley Marvel said she thought she had very bad indigestion, but what she was feeling back in late...
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Local Buzz
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...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
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Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Place Your Restaurant in Front of Thousands of Cape Region Diners
Cape Gazette
When locals and visitors are deciding where to go out in the Cape Region, make sure they find your...
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...
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
A Revocable Living Trust IS for You
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
A RLT is for YOU I learned a new acronym recently: BLUF. Bottom Line Up Front. I understand this...
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...
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
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...
A Little Known Help for Family Caregivers
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
Worried. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Stressed. The local chapter of a health advocacy group did an...
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Calendar of Events
Today
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Natural Selections book club
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Hope Huddles group
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, April 2
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
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
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
Milton Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Penny Party
Friday, April 3
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIB tulip sale
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Great Delaware Kite Festival
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Friday event
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
Polished and casual fashions hit the runway
2 hours ago
Fashion from area retailers highlighted the diverse fashion scene at the Rehoboth Beach Main Street...
Seaglass Bistro coming to Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth
3 days ago
A new restaurant called Seaglass Bistro is coming to Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. A recent...
Backyard Cafe announces Birdhouse in Milton
4 days ago
The Backyard Cafe has formally announced it plans to open a spin-off restaurant on Route 16 in...
Huxtable addresses Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber members
5 days ago
Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, was the guest speaker at the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of...
Lula Blue opens in historic Lewes space
5 days ago
Heather Foley is continuing a tradition at 114 Second St. in Lewes that started more than a century...
Sacrifice leads Katie Downes Walker to Sussex Dance Academy
5 days ago
Growing up as the youngest of seven siblings, Katie Downes Walker was in an environment where...
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Blogs
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
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Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
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1 week ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
The Humming Bluebird of Happiness
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
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JUST SOLD! Charles Court - 140 Tobin Drive, Milton, DE 19968
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JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
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“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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Local Nam Knights Motorcycle Club chapter gives back
Ellen McIntyre
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The First State Chapter of the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club donated a $1,500 check to the...