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Monday, March 30, 2026
What’s New
Patricia L. Bradley, cherished family, friends
Herbert Thomas Faulls, veteran, man of faith
Sussex Academy students explore NASA Wallops Flight Facility
Cape High holds National Honor Society inductions
Worcester Prep use eggs to experiment with force of gravity
Bunny bonanza to feature egg hunt, crafts and family fun
Pathways to Success to celebrate 20 years April 18
Milton Elementary drive nets 2,500 books for school community
Cape softball saddles Riders with loss
Seahawks softball wins wild one over IR 15-14 to open season
Henlopen title game rematch ends in scoreless draw
Seahawks lax continues complete play in 12-5 win
Seahawks comeback falls short against IR baseball
News / Police
Old Orchard Road to close April 6
By Nick Roth
2 hours ago
A section of Old Orchard Road near Lewes will close for a week beginning Monday, April 6, as work...
Milton planners debate comprehensive plan
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Milton Planning and Zoning Commission held its first workshop on updating the town’s...
Nitrates still too high in Indian River Bay watershed
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
A recently completed reassessment of the water quality in the Indian River Bay watershed shows...
Dewey further considers accessory structure ban in front of houses
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
In a unanimous vote March 20, Dewey Beach Town Council re-referred to the planning & zoning...
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Viewpoints
Blending into the scenery
1 day ago
A sharp-shinned hawk perches on a feeder in Walter Mazur’s backyard in Georgetown.
Yellow trumpeters of spring
1 day ago
Daffodils are blooming in the Cape Region, which is a sure sign warmer weather is on the way.
Don’t let crypto rewards undermine Delaware’s community banks
By Rep. Mara Gorman
3 days ago
When Delawareans think of innovation, we think of history and progress in equal measure. From...
Needing refuge
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
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Obituaries
Mary Therese Conte, friend to all, volunteer
2 days ago
Mary Therese Conte passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2026, following a fall at The Lodge at...
Linda Ziemba, AstraZeneca retiree
3 days ago
Linda Ziemba, 78, of Lewes, passed away after an illness. She will be greatly missed by her family...
Janet Lynn O’Brien, loved her family, community
4 days ago
Janet Lynn O’Brien, 74, lovingly known as Jan or Mimi, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her...
Dolores Irene Pollack, kind, loving soul
4 days ago
Dolores Irene Pollack, 88, of Lewes and formerly of Bellmawr, N.J., passed away Monday, March 16,...
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Sports
Broadneck beats Cape 8-6 in battle of state champions
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
A closely contested collision between defending Maryland 4A state champion Broadneck and Delaware...
Cape lax runs the field and clock at Central
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team scored 21 goals and allowed none in a dominating win at Sussex Central...
Seahawks excited to defend Henlopen Conference crown in 2026
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
After taking the Henlopen South and Henlopen Conference titles the last couple of years, the Sussex...
Sussex Academy boys’ tennis defends Henlopen South throne in 2026
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
Tennis at Sussex Academy has grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple of years, and after...
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A & E
Opening reception set April 4 for Color My World exhibit at Peninsula Gallery
23 hours 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
1 day ago
Weather or Not is the theme for Gallery One’s exhibit opening Wednesday, April 1, at 32 Atlantic...
Rehoboth Art League to host opening reception April 3
2 days ago
In April, the Rehoboth Art League will present two new exhibitions in its galleries at 12 Dodds...
DDXS, a tribute to Duran Duran & INXS, to perform March 29
2 days ago
DDXS: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran & INXS will take the stage for a one-night-only...
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Cape Life
Sussex Academy elementary teacher receives state environmental award
21 hours ago
The work of Sussex Academy elementary teacher Donald Ott was honored recently by the Delaware...
VIA holds successful blood donation drive in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
The Village Improvement Association held a blood donation drive March 6, at its clubhouse in...
Gov. Matt Meyer celebrates 125 years of Delaware Libraries
1 day ago
Gov. Matt Meyer signed a proclamation declaring March 12, 2026, as Delaware Libraries Day in his...
Local podcast receives recognition with national award
1 day ago
Echoes & Footprints, an educational podcast produced by the Millsboro-based nonprofit...
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Local Buzz
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
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-...
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...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
Buying Bug Free
Bill Cullin
If your house is a typical one, there is probably some kind of small, leggy creature that makes its...
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,...
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...
240354 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Rental! View Listing Great Walden neighborhood in the Cape Henlopen District built by Shell...
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Mike Kogler Team
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Vaulted ceilings can be found in...
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Calendar of Events
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9:00 am
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1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
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
6:00 pm
Living Indigenous curator talk
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
CAMP Rehoboth book club
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
Movie night
Tuesday, March 31
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Holy Week prayer stations guided tour
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Great Decisions discussion series
5:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, April 1
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
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Natural Selections book club
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Hope Huddles group
7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Business
Seaglass Bistro coming to Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth
1 day ago
A new restaurant called Seaglass Bistro is coming to Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. A recent...
Backyard Cafe announces Birdhouse in Milton
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 days ago
Growing up as the youngest of seven siblings, Katie Downes Walker was in an environment where...
Cape High internship program shapes tomorrow’s workforce
3 days ago
Work-based learning programs at Cape Henlopen High School allow for aspiring senior students to...
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Blogs
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
6 days 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
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
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Old Orchard Road to close April 6
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A section of Old Orchard Road near Lewes will close for a week beginning Monday, April 6, as work...