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Monday, April 28, 2025
What’s New
Walter Johnston Bryan, proud veteran, loved flying
Delmarva Christian students take part in Spiritual Emphasis Day
John Douglas Bamforth, loving husband, father, grandfather
Bayhealth celebrates inpatient nurse residency graduates
Litzenberg to sign books May 2 at Historic Lewes
Beebe, Cape district continue substance abuse program April 30
Motorcyclist injured in Long Neck crash
Apply online at DMV to retain car tags
Immigration bills await action in House, committee
Water Family Fest set May 3 at James Farm near Ocean View
Eagles maintain dominance over Seahawks 10-3 in boys’ lax
Sussex Academy student wins music scholarship
Delaware Defense Day goes back in time
News / Police
Milton looks at DelDOT speed safety program
By Ryan Mavity
7 hours ago
Milton officials have begun taking a preliminary look at whether the town should get involved with...
Volunteers fan out for Earth Day cleanup in Lewes
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Just as they have done for the past five Earth Days, volunteers from the Friends of Cape Henlopen...
Milton council seeks more work on short-term rentals
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Town Council has asked the town planning and zoning commission to take a deeper dive on...
Lewes council approves Overfall Preserve development
By Bill Shull
3 days ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council unanimously approved the preliminary site plan for the Overfall...
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Viewpoints
Spring break at the beach
2 days ago
Many people off work and school for spring break enjoyed the warm weather April 22 by spending the...
Tharros village deserves support
3 days ago
Gov. Matt Meyer recently said housing is a human right. To that end, ensuring every person has a...
A stirred bird
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing
By Joseph A. Pika
3 days ago
In November 2024, the public rendered a judgment on the county’s policy of unrestrained growth and...
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Obituaries
Bernice Vivan Bellinger, jewelry store owner
1 day ago
Bernice Vivan (Yanhko) Bellinger died Friday, April 25, 2025, at Golden Crest in Hampstead, Md. She...
Sandra Kennedy, dedicated to helping others
3 days ago
Sandra "Aunt Sandy" Kennedy, 68, cherished aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully...
Richardson Smith Roberts Jr., beloved father
3 days ago
Richardson Smith Roberts Jr., 91, of Vineland, N.J., formerly of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Lewes, died...
William H. Mullahy, retired Navy veteran
3 days ago
William H. “Bill” Mullahy, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 19, 2025....
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Sports
Cape volleyball falls to Sallies
By Dan Cook
4 hours ago
The Cape boys’ volleyball team suffered a 25-9, 25-13, 25-15 loss to Salesianum April 25. There...
Seahawks wrap up spring break with close loss to Spartans
By Aaron R. Mushrush
4 hours ago
Over spring break, the Sussex Academy softball team sandwiched an 18-1 triumph over First State...
Cape boys’ lax answers the bell against Avon Grove
By Dan Cook
4 hours ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team got back in the win column with a 17-6 victory over visiting Avon...
Cape baseball falls to Sallies for first loss in 2025
By Dan Cook
4 hours ago
The Cape baseball team’s rally came up short April 26, as they dropped from the undefeated ranks...
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A & E
Prize ribbons awarded to Georgetown student art show winners
4 hours ago
A closing reception and awards ceremony for the annual Georgetown student art show took place March...
Lewes group to observe Worldwide Knit in Public Day June 14
5 hours ago
For Worldwide Knit in Public Day, members of Lewes library’s In the Loop knitting and crocheting...
4/20Pregamin, BlowChella held in Milton
By Ellen McIntyre
20 hours ago
Two cannabis-related events, 4/20Pregamin and BlowChella, took place April 19 and 20 at Hudson...
Author visits Fred Thomas Middle School
1 day ago
Frederick D. Thomas Middle School students had an opportunity April 14 to meet and learn from...
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Cape Life
Elementary students prep garden for spring harvest at Sussex Academy
7 hours ago
Sussex Academy elementary students got down and dirty recently preparing their school garden for...
Local students excel at universities
21 hours ago
Local students inducted into collegiate honor society Lewes residents Emily Simon and Sean...
Reentry simulation to be held May 10 at Delaware Tech in Georgetown
22 hours ago
Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown will host a Reentry Simulation from 9:30 to 11:...
‘Jesus: First Century Rabbi’ author talk set May 4
1 day ago
The Lewes Public Library and Seaside Jewish Community will host Rabbi David Zaslow for a book talk...
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Local Buzz
STAGING & VIRTUAL STAGING
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
STAGING AND VIRTUAL STAGING I want to talk about home staging and virtual staging. My name is...
Run with us at Cape Gazette’s 3rd Annual 5K!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our 3rd Annual Cape Gazette 5K is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 10,...
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT If you are buying or selling a home you may be wiring money to...
The Purr-fect Place to Promote Your Business!
Cape Gazette
For Pet Lovers, From the Cape Gazette Pet owners are looking for trusted local businesses - make...
26150 Highlands Way, Lewes, DE 19958
Bay Coast Realty
MOVE IN READY...This 3 bedroom 2 bath home provides 1 level living with many features. Enjoy the...
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,840, a 15% rise, directly affecting homeowners and flippers.
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,...
Stages of the Ages: Professional Panel
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
Join us for a free series of conversations to help you navigate potential health care needs. Know...
Travel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
1700 Walnut St, Wilmington, DE 19809
Bay Coast Realty
This home has it all! It is beautifully updated but it also retains much of the original charm....
28388 Nanticoke Ave #6276, Millsboro, DE 19966
Bay Coast Realty
Nicely maintained mobile with stick built addition located in the bay front community of...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
8:30 am
to
10:30 am
Morning bird walk
9:00 am
AARP Driver Safety Beginner Course
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
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
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
The History of Etiquette program
Tuesday, April 29
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
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
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions...
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, April 30
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art time in the library
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
GriefShare support group
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Relay for Life of Sussex County kick-off party
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Music bingo
Business
Museum program to highlight Delmarva’s canning industry May 10
5 hours ago
The Milford Museum American History Series will continue at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at the...
Southern Delaware Tourism hosts expo
20 hours ago
Southern Delaware Tourism held its Tourism Partners Expo April 15 at Nassau Valley Vineyards, Lewes...
Right Balance Pilates announces opening of Lewes studio
1 day ago
Right Balance Pilates hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting April 2, for its new location at...
Delaware Restaurant Foundation event celebrates future hospitality leaders
1 day ago
The Delaware Restaurant Foundation recently hosted its annual Foundation Dinner at Riverfront...
Rehoboth-Dewey chamber spring sidewalk sale set May 2-4
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its 42nd Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale...
Housing market sees increase in inventory, but listed prices dip
2 days ago
Delaware’s housing market continued its early-year momentum in March with rising home sales,...
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Blogs
For the Plot
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
As a writer (and reader), I’m much more intrigued by character development than clever plot twists...
Have an E-meal for Earthday
1 week ago
Grab some potatoes, sweet or white. Pop them in the oven. Let them bake for an hour or so till...
The Empress of Ice Cream
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As a soi-disant essayist, I crank out my little 500-worders every week. I don’t kid myself that...
Going Once, Going Twice
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...
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