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Sunday, May 3, 2026
What’s New
Two pedestrians struck in Dewey Beach
Lewes Elementary fourth-graders solve ‘Case of the Missing Candy’
Habitat for Humanity Sussex County unveils ReStore renovation
League of Women Voters to host cybersecurity specialist
Artisans Fair May 23 supports arts and college scholarships
Rehoboth writer publishes new novel
Anthony Judson Bennett, retired river boat pilot
Women’s Fest pickleball events benefit Cape volleyball
Chocolate Crawl benefits foundation to end childhood hunger
Walls go up at Milton Theatre expansion
USFWS seeks to clean up area next to Milton sportsman’s club
Georgetown chamber holds women’s empowerment lunch
Bridge at the Beach returns to Rehoboth
News / Police
Milton council to weigh in on Scarlet Oaks site plan
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Town Council is set to weigh in on three separate items related to the proposed Scarlet Oaks...
Lewes man indicted for January murder
1 day ago
A Sussex County grand jury has indicted a Lewes man for the January murder of his 72-year-old...
Coastal building task force discussing available options
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
Local veterans take Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
Dan Tidwell could hardly control his emotions when talking about his trip to Washington, D.C....
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Viewpoints
Full steam ahead
20 hours ago
A steam-powered boat sails down the Broadkill River in Milton in early April.
Minos Conaway project’s earth berm caught my attention
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
Since I’m not supposed to drive more than 50 mph through the construction zone of the Minos Conaway...
Nothing exists in isolation
By Katya Geyer
2 days ago
Editor’s note: Sussex Academy senior Katya Geyer was recently named the winner of the RENEW...
Dewey swim standards
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends
1 day ago
Corinne “Kitty” Rosenberg, 101, was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the third of six...
John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major
2 days ago
John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning Friday, April 24, 2026, and five precious...
Karen Neely, heart of the family
2 days ago
Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home...
Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother
4 days ago
Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April...
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Sports
Cape golf team keeps winning
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen High golf team continued its winning ways with a 150-162 April 23 win against...
Cape excels at Middle School Track Invitational
By Kate Ingerski
1 day ago
Cape’s Beacon, Mariner and Frederick D. Thomas middle schools showed out at the Jim Blades Track...
Black sea bass season expected to open May 1
By Eric Burnley
2 days ago
The folks at NOAA have posted in the National Register the new regulations for black sea bass and...
Phillies make desperation move
By Sumner Spence
2 days ago
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to fire Rob Thomson as their manager after four-plus...
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A & E
Buschi artwork on display May 2-3 in Milton
1 day ago
Milton artist Kathy Buschi will host an open house at her gallery Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3...
Gallery One debuts new exhibit with theme of Becoming
2 days ago
Gallery One artists will present works in keeping with the theme Becoming for its newest show,...
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee wags into spring May 8-10
2 days ago
A wave of wagging tails and golden smiles will wash over a local resort town as it welcomes back...
It takes a hero to eat this overstuffed sandwich
By Denise Clemons
2 days ago
We have all likely heard the origin story about the familiar handheld food called a sandwich. In...
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Cape Life
Revelation Craft Brewing hosts Firkin Fest
By Ryan Mavity
4 hours ago
Revelation Craft Brewing Company in Georgetown hosted the brewery’s semiannual Firkin Fest event,...
City helps Rehoboth in Bloom with sidewalk planters
By Chris Flood
20 hours ago
In advance of a fresh round of late spring plantings, Rehoboth in Bloom volunteers and a few of the...
The Cape Gazette celebrates Delaware Day in paradise
1 day ago
While the Cape Region was cold and wintry, Adele Rugg attended the Annual Delaware Day Celebration...
County council candidates to address 14th RD Democrats
1 day ago
The next meeting of the 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will feature Sussex...
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Local Buzz
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,...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
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-...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
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Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
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...
23687 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23687 Herring Reach Court – a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom...
Show Your Support for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026
Cape Gazette
It’s a milestone moment for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026 that brings the community together to...
Spacious Coastal Retreat on ¾ Acres. Minutes to Lewes & Rehoboth Beaches!
Mike Kogler Team
36808 Grove Estate Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 DESU2109694 Priced at: $859,000. A standout coastal...
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...
Taking It With You
Bill Cullin
Before you list your home for sale, take a careful look around. Are there some items you will want...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
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
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Fire Department fundraiser
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside chat
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, May 4
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
5:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books program
Tuesday, May 5
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:15 am
to
11:00 am
TOPS weight loss program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
After-school study session
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Alka Joshi
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Kapow! kids comic book club
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Simmer Down Cookbook Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
7:00 pm
Women’s Club of Milton bingo night
Business
Ledo Pizza opening soon on Rehoboth Avenue
1 day ago
Maryland-based Ledo Pizza, famous for its square pie, will soon open a new location on Rehoboth...
Vino Del Mar brings new wine vibe to Lewes
1 day ago
Church pews are not something usually found in a wine bar, but they are part of the decor at Vino...
Float therapy studio opens with new, local owner May 5
1 day ago
Drift Float Rehoboth, a float therapy studio formerly known as Urban Float Rehoboth, will celebrate...
Bette Gallo honored at annual chamber banquet
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards luncheon and...
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
3 days ago
Downtown Milford will host the grand opening of the 2026 Riverwalk Farmers Market season starting...
First State Corn & More to open new Route 1 location May 2
3 days ago
Five years after opening the First State Corn & More food truck in a parking lot on Route 1...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
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LEWES WEATHER
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Rehoboth Beach
2,988,000.00
A beautiful classic home where traditional meets coastal, offering a spectacular location on the...
Bill Cullin
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THE JULIE GRITTON TEAM WITH COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER JOINS THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
HONOR OUR HEROES TRIBUTE BOARD AT THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
CHRISTIANA CARE JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
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🌙 The Moon Room at Hiatus 24 is Available 🌙
Hiatus 24
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
Lewes Historical Society
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in The Lewes Room at Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
Lewes Just Got a Better Insurance Option
Lewes Insurance
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Real Estate Marketplace
“SOLD” In 9 DAYS!! Dewey Bayside: Mike Kogler Team, Long & Foster, Rehoboth
Mike Kogler Team
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Like New - 26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
35615 SOUTH ST #4~SOUTH STREET STATION~REHOBOTH BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
13 CLAYTON ST #5~OCEAN MIST~DEWEY BEACH
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PRICE REDUCED~36031 TARPON DRIVE~WOLFE POINTE~LEWES
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
UNDER CONTRACT! “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
Easy 55+ Living on a Premium Independence Lot | 24006 Benjamin Harrison Circle
Active Adults Realty®
Look at this One! 24034 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
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Sandpiper Village
Rehoboth Beach
349,950.00
35552 E Atlantic Circle #111 Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 – Turn-Key Rehoboth Beach Condo | Proven...
The Carrie Lingo Team
Open House at 414 Kings Highway in Milford -...
Milford
549,000.00
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd between 10 am and 1 pm and tour this amazing home in person! Welcome...
The Julie Gritton Team
FOR SALE: Shovel-Ready .5 Acre Property in Henlopen...
Rehoboth Beach
3,500,000.00
Shovel-Ready .5-Acre Property in Henlopen Acres! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $3,500,000 📍 94 Tidewaters...
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Mann & Sons, Inc. REALTORS®
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...
Crowley Associates Realty
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Delaware City
1,150,000.00
Property Type: Residential — Interior Townhome Status: Active 3 Beds | 2 Full + 2 Half Baths | 2,...
The Oldfather Group | Compass Real Estate Agents
Lovely Home in the Highly Sought-after Breakwater...
Lewes
807,000.00
Welcome to the highly sought-after Breakwater community, ideally located east of Coastal Highway...
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Beautifully-Maintained 5BR Home in North Shores,...
Rehoboth Beach
3,290,000.00
FEATURED LISTING in North Shores! 🌊 // 21 Cedar Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - For Sale by The...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Beautiful New Listing in Wolfe Pointe!
Lewes
1,220,000.00
Approach this stunning home via a long driveway to a double-side entrance garage with parking for...
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MOVE RIGHT IN OPEN HOUSE at 31101 Tigress Rd, Lewes
Lewes
649,900.00
MOVE RIGHT IN! Don't wait to build, this barely lived in "Smart Home" is waiting for you. DR Horton...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Walls go up at Milton Theatre expansion
Ryan Mavity
1 hour ago
Walls have begun to go up at the Milton Theatre’s 2,850-square-foot expansion scheduled to be...