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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
What’s New
DRBA summer internship applications due Jan. 31
Miriam's Table holiday house benefit set Dec. 14
Compassionate Friends to host candle-lighting remembrance Dec. 8
Delaware Botanic Gardens sets virtual annual meeting Dec. 6
Bonnie Osler, former Lewes deputy mayor
Sandra M. Doyle, devoted wife, mother
Dolores Buczek Besche, Besche Furniture co-founder
John Alton Warrington, retired state trooper
Cape girls' basketball open season at A.I. duPont Tip-Off Classic
Kalmar Nyckel docks in Lewes
Cooling temperatures are for the birds
Rehoboth BoA grants Walls’ Apartment variance, again
Sussex Academy celebrates boys’ soccer state champs
News / Police
Dewey Beach to review flood zone rules
By Kevin T. Conlon
18 hours ago
Dewey Beach officials hope to clarify and amend rules for property owners who want to elevate...
Milford Housing exits Dutchman’s Harvest
By Bill Shull
20 hours ago
Milford Housing Development Corporation has pulled its commitment to the Dutchman’s Harvest...
News Briefs 12/3/24
21 hours ago
Rehoboth Ave. paving postponed this week The Rehoboth Avenue milling and paving project in...
Dewey Beach lifeguards seek wage hike
By Kevin T. Conlon
21 hours ago
After a season in which its efforts to maintain peace and safety were showing results, the Dewey...
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Viewpoints
Transparency is key to good government
By Jane Brady
23 hours ago
We at A Better Delaware place a priority on the transparency and accountability of our state...
Court casualties
23 hours ago
Upscale cottages cater to tourists ... again
By Wendy Harpster
23 hours ago
I didn't realize it was April Fools Day already as l read the article about DNREC's nightmare of a...
Commending Lewes for planting Christmas tree
By Judith Carpenter
23 hours ago
I want to congratulate you for publishing the story about the new Lewes effort to plant their...
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Obituaries
Elizabeth Renee Meredith, loving wife, mother
13 hours ago
Elizabeth “Liz” Renee Meredith (nee Whealton), 38, of Georgetown, earned her wings years ago but...
Patrick Clifford McCormick, devoted Catholic
17 hours ago
Patrick Clifford McCormick, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born March...
Veronica Linda Williams, respected surgical technologist
17 hours ago
Veronica Linda (Street) Williams passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. She was born Aug. 8, 1950, in...
Patricia Collins Batchelor, successful businesswoman
1 day ago
Patricia “Pat” Collins Batchelor passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus...
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Sports
Former UD coach KC Keeler heads to Temple
By Dave Frederick
22 hours ago
KC D3 - KC Keeler moved from Rowan to Delaware then Sam Houston State, and now he will be the head...
94 athletes from Cape Region schools make all-conference teams
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Cape field hockey (17-2, state champion, Henlopen North champion) First-team All-Henlopen North...
Cape lax holds annual Turkey Day game
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
Thanksgiving has many traditions, and the Cape Henlopen boys’ lacrosse team Turkey Day pickup game...
Cape soccer holds alumni game
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The old saying, “You’re not getting older, you’re getting better,” was the order of the evening Nov...
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A & E
Milton Garden Club to sell greens at Holly Festival Dec. 7
13 hours ago
The Milton Garden Club will take part part in the Holly Festival celebration in Milton, to be held...
Kitesurfer Closeup
1 day ago
Thomas Miller said he doesn’t know the name of the kite surfer in his photo submission, but said he...
Second Street Players announces 2025 season productions
2 days ago
Second Street Players has announced its shows and directors for the 2025 season at the Riverfront...
Museum to host retired Milford High teacher Dec. 7
3 days ago
The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at...
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Cape Life
Clinical collaboration delivers world-class stroke care to Sussex
By Naomi Acheampong
17 hours ago
It’s a fairly well-known fact: Time is of the essence when someone has a stroke. Acting quickly is...
La Red CEO saluted for contributions to rural healthcare
19 hours ago
The Delaware Rural Health Initiative recognized La Red Health Center CEO Brian Olson as a community...
Community members pay it forward for local woman and teen battling cancer
By Ellen McIntyre
21 hours ago
Shannon Keith, a 47-year-old Lewes resident battling stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer, felt...
Aquacare promotes Crichton to clinical director in Milford
1 day ago
Aquacare announced Alec Crichton, PT, DPT, has been named clinical director its Milford location....
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Local Buzz
SOLD at The HENLOPEN, LISTED by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, Exceeding Volume of Any Teams in Delaware!
Bill Cullin
Beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with 1340 square feet of living space and with...
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of the...
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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Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! 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
527 N. Boardwalk, Unit 608
MLS: DESU2027018
ANOTHER LISTING SOLD @ The...
Give the gift that’s truly LOCAL. Holiday boxes are here!
DelaWares Box
Holiday DelaWares Box is HERE just in time for the
merriest
season ever! Small Wonder...
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...
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
Mike Kogler Team
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
A power outage can be an inconvenience, at best. If...
Cape Gazette 2024 Collectible Ornaments on sale now!
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Bring home the spirit of community and support local journalism with these beautifully crafted Cape...
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: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
USO Pack the Truck supply drive
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Sign Needy Children up for Christmas
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:30 am
Cash bingo jackpot
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
4:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Beer & Benevolence Night
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Natural Selections book club
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
7:00 pm
Milton Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 5
(All day)
USO Pack the Truck supply drive
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Sign Needy Children up for Christmas
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
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
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Lewes Merchants’ Hospitality Night
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Snapology program
6:00 pm
Caroling on The Circle & Georgetown Christmas Parade
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Friday, December 6
(All day)
USO Pack the Truck supply drive
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
8:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Stroke Summit
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Holiday bazaar
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Sign Needy Children up for Christmas
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
Christmas bazaar
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Winter market
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
First Friday Community Night & Holiday Village &...
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
VIA history book launch
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
Gingerbread building showcase set at Beracah Homes Dec. 7
16 hours ago
Beracah Homes will host its gingerbread building competition showcase from 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday,...
Dover AFB families given free Christmas trees from 84 Lumber
2 days ago
To celebrate the holiday season, 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials...
Keller Williams Realty announces October top producers
3 days ago
Keller Williams Realty Delaware Beaches recently announced its October top producers within the...
Rehoboth Beach’s Sierra Moon moving across the street
4 days ago
Rehoboth Beach’s Sierra Moon Surf & Skate is on the move, but it’s not going far, because the...
Women’s Council of Realtors Sussex County welcomes 2025 leadership
4 days ago
The Women’s Council of Realtors Sussex County celebrated the installation of its 2025 officers at a...
Julie Gritton Team welcomes Amy Ottinger
4 days ago
The Julie Gritton Team at Coldwell Banker Premier announced Amy Ottinger has joined the group. ...
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Blogs
A Matter of Semantics
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
In my old(ish) age of 67, I have become more and more enamored of the quirks and vagaries of...
THANKSLIVING BLESSING
1 week ago
Sometimes words and people, hopes and dreams, food and purpose converge as they did last evening...
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Sometimes words and people, hopes and dreams, food and purpose converge as they did last evening...
Close but No Cigar
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2 weeks ago
There’s a term for unique words and phrases used within families—utterances that’d baffle anyone...
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