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Saturday, April 11, 2026
What’s New
AAA offers tips drivers can use to offset higher gas prices
New driver tech for Mizuno
Springtime summer flounder are out there waiting
Starman: The Bowie Tribute show set April 16 in Milton
Sussex Tech adult ed program, educator honored at statewide summit
Historic Lewes to host living history events April 18-19
Botany expert to discuss coastal plain plants and flora April 16
Thompson Island recognized as a Cape Community Champion
Dewey infrastructure funds approved for town resiliency plan
Canoe club paddles into spring
Athletes of Week April 10
Lewes unveils streetscape designs
Sussex County P&Z to vote on rules to limit housing development
News / Police
Task force reviews nuclear power economics
By Melissa Steele
20 hours ago
The Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force discussed economic issues surrounding new power...
Cain takes helm as Cape Henlopen State Park superintendent
20 hours ago
Delaware State Parks has appointed Sean Cain as superintendent at Cape Henlopen State Park. In...
Jennings joins voting lawsuit
20 hours ago
Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings has joined a federal lawsuit with attorneys general...
Milton council awards bid for parking lot project
By Ryan Mavity
21 hours ago
Work on a new parking lot to be built on town-leased land at the corner of Magnolia and Union...
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Viewpoints
We can’t leave wetlands high and dry
By Mark Nardone and Emily Knearl
1 day ago
A new state bill would protect nontidal areas that are no longer covered by federal law. The time...
Traffic signs
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
UUSD to meet April 19
Rehoboth losing focus amid fighting
1 day ago
The ongoing dysfunction among the City of Rehoboth Beach commissioners has reached a point where it...
Blaming newcomers for sprawl is not the answer
By Gary Vorsheim
1 day ago
Drive through Sussex County today, and the changes are impossible to ignore. Forests cleared....
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online polls
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Obituaries
Billie Ann Buckaloo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother
1 day ago
Billie Ann Buckaloo, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born Sept...
Martha Brown Royall, touched many lives
1 day ago
Martha Brown Royall passed away in the arms of her immediate family Saturday, March 28, 2026, a...
Kevin Patrick Rooney, veteran, marketing executive
2 days ago
Kevin Patrick Rooney, 83, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born Feb. 13...
Anita Joy Stockton, retired educator, minister
3 days ago
Dr. Anita Joy Stockton, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2026. As a career educator,...
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Sports
Lewes Base Ball Club to host Elkton Eclipse April 12
20 hours ago
Lewes Base Ball Club will open its 2026 home schedule with a doubleheader against the Elkton...
Masters week brings back great memories
By Sumner Spence
21 hours ago
The Masters golf tournament is my favorite event to watch every year because of the beauty of the...
Refs rule the roost, control the venue and are factors in the game
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Max factor - I don’t bash referees, but to claim they aren’t a factor in a game (pick your sport)...
Bunny Palooza 5K draws 669 racers to Bethany Beach
By Tim Bamforth
1 day ago
Easter was in the air in Bethany Beach last weekend as the 14th Bunny Palooza 5K and 1-Mile Walk...
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A & E
Wine, cheese and beer tasting to benefit state park April 18
16 hours ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will host its annual wine, cheese and beer tasting from 4...
Deviled eggs have been delighting guests since ancient times
By Denise Clemons
22 hours ago
Now that we’ve finished celebrating the Easter holiday, we can begin finding clever ways to use up...
New film offerings continue at Cinema Art Theater
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is expanding its arts programming with the addition of The Royal...
Coastal Concerts appoints new executive director
1 day ago
Coastal Concerts recently announced the appointment of Ross Peddicord as its new executive director...
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Cape Life
Milton garden tour to welcome visitors June 27
1 day ago
The Milton Garden Club announced its 2026 garden tour will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Little Vikings Preschool hosts family engagement night
1 day ago
Little Vikings Preschool welcomed families for an evening of connection, learning and play during...
Lighthouse sunset cruise registration open for June 6
1 day ago
The Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation will host one sunset cruise fundraiser this summer...
Celebration of life held for Jackie Finer
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Jackie Finer was remembered as a pioneer for helping older adults who touched many lives in Lewes...
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Local Buzz
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...
Handle Needed Repairs Early
Bill Cullin
There is a standard chain of events that occurs when an offer comes in on a home. After a meeting...
Interior Decorating
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
First Impressions Start at the Curb
Mike Kogler Team
First Impressions Start at the Curb When preparing your home for sale, a well-groomed yard is one...
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
Preparing Your Home for the Virtual Tour
Bill Cullin
Staging for virtual tours and open houses can lead to more interested buyers As more buyers are...
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...
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...
Who’s the cutest pet at the beach?
Our Pets
We’re about to find out. The Cape Gazette is calling on pet lovers across the Cape Region to show...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
History in Bloom tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Annual History in Bloom Tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Talking Trash program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
DIY Delft tiles
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
12:00 pm
Sons of the American Revolution Lewestown chapter...
5:00 pm
Fireside chat
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories Paranormal Investigations tour
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Sunday, April 12
7:30 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE buffet breakfast fundraiser
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
10:30 am
History in Bloom tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Annual History in Bloom Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Just Us and Cat Nippers low-cost dog and cat vaccine...
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Cape Community Fund Spring Bash
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Sussex Bird Club meeting
3:00 pm
“Radical Harmonies” film screening
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside chat
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Monday, April 13
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:30 am
AARP Driver Safety Beginner Course
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
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
3:30 pm
to
5:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach ostomy group
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
LHS Monday Movie Nights
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Millennial game night
Business
Delaware Prosperity Partnership announces staff promotions
1 day ago
Delaware Prosperity Partnership, a statewide economic development organization, recently announced...
Lewes woman wins $100K playing Powerball
1 day ago
A 74-year-old woman from Lewes is celebrating a $100,000 win after purchasing a ticket at the Super...
Beacon Middle School hosts community guests at career fair
1 day ago
Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade at Beacon Middle School recently had the opportunity to...
Fins Hospitality brings Claws Seafood House to Bethany Beach
2 days ago
Fins Hospitality Group has announced the opening of its newest restaurant, Claws Seafood House, at...
Sneaker recycling at Tanger Outlets April 17-18, 24-25
2 days ago
In observance of Earth Day, Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach invites the community to donate their...
Beebe names new board chair, governance restructuring
2 days ago
Beebe Healthcare announced a new governance structure designed to support the organization’s long-...
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Blogs
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
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LEWES WEATHER
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Brand-New 4BR Modern Farmhouse in Millsboro!
Millsboro
599,000.00
Brand-New Modern Farmhouse! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $599,000 📍 438 Delaware Avenue, Millsboro, Delaware...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Local Dining
Touch of Italy in Lewes to Host Intimate Amalfi Coast Wine Dinner April 17
Touch of Italy
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Real Estate Marketplace
New Listing: 3 Beech Ct #6.5B Lewes. DE | Plantations East
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
2nd Street, Downtown Lewes: “JUST LISTED”!! $2,395,000.
Mike Kogler Team
Lewes >> 55+ NEW 3BR/2BA Homes Starting at $199K
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55+, Folkstone Lane >> 3BR with Garage, Priced at $199K!
Bayshore Home Sales
55+, Lewes Starting at $199K >> New 3BR Homes w/Garage
Bayshore Home Sales
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home with Large Detached Garage in Rehoboth Beach!
Bill Cullin
SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
Like New - 26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Stunning “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
Newly Listed: 412 Kings Hwy Lewes, DE | Historic Downtown Lewes
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
Free Coastal Delaware Buyers Guide
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Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! 24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro
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Rentals
In the Market
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Why Does Insight Fade So Fast?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
Why Trauma Can Freeze the Body In The Past and How to Fix it
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
LIVE MUSIC AT THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRT RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
SPONSORS ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
Your ITALY specialist at Jetset travel in Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
She Never Looked Down: Mom Stressing Misses Moment WIth Child on the Beach
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
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Premier Listings
221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts...
Magnolia
409,900.00
Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await! Built in 2020 and better than...
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Unmatched Blend of History & Style | The Pines
Rehoboth Beach
3,995,000.00
Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Open House in Governors at 11119 Marvil Rd!
Lewes
939,500.00
Stop by and tour this STUNNING home in Governors on Saturday, April 11th from 11 am to 1 pm!...
The Julie Gritton Team
19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes DE 19958
Lewes
194,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
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New Price and Open House in Coastal Club at 33415...
Lewes
899,000.00
Come by and see this amazing home in person on Saturday, April 11th from 11 am to 1 pm! Nestled on...
The Julie Gritton Team
Luxury, Spacious Townhomes in Dewey Beach | 1601...
Dewey Beach
1,789,000.00
🏡1601 Coastal Highway, #202 | Coastal & Read, Dewey Beach | List Price: $1,789,000 New to the...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Village of Cinderberry
Georgetown
359,000.00
74 Cinder Way, Georgetown, De 19947 - Welcome to 74 Cinder Way in the desirable 55+ community of...
The Carrie Lingo Team
23792 Samuel Adams Cir, Independence 55+ in Millsboro
Millsboro
699,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
Active Adults Realty®
3BR Cul-de-sac home in 55+ Village of Cinderberry,...
Georgetown
359,000.00
Cul-de-sac Home in 55+ community of Village of Cinderberry! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $359,000 📍 74...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Beautifully-Designed 3BR Home in Four Season At...
Lewes
675,000.00
Beautifully-Designed Home in Four Seasons At Bella Terre! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $675,000 📍 21153...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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Task force reviews nuclear power economics
Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force discussed economic issues surrounding new power...
