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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
What’s New
Downed traffic lights force lane closures in Midway
Fund for Women awards $250,000 in grants
‘Meet Me at the Lake’ author Carley Fortune to appear June 10
Marian Elizabeth Dunn, had generous nature
NextHome Tomorrow Realty welcomes Lauriana Lundy
James A. Flood Sr., Dover Post founder
Bomb threat called in to Beebe Healthcare facility
Three arrested on guns, drugs charges in Lewes
Lewes Beach in 1970
Post 17 sponsors Memorial Day parade in Lewes
Milton planners approve storage facility site plans
Dewey Beach police officer Matthew Planer takes oath
Loggerhead turtle washes ashore at Savannah Beach in Lewes
News / Police
Lewes Historical Society’s cannonball reinstalled
By Aaron R. Mushrush
5 hours ago
The authentic replica of a cannonball that struck what is now called the Cannonball House in Lewes...
Lewes swears in two councilmen, one police officer
By Aaron R. Mushrush
6 hours ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council’s May 22 meeting marked the beginning of a new chapter for three men...
Milton planners say no to chickens in town
By Ryan Mavity
8 hours ago
Fair or fowl, the Milton Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved an advisory report to...
Patrick Gossett files for re-election in Rehoboth Beach
By Chris Flood
9 hours ago
With a little less than a week until the filing deadline, Rehoboth Beach’s municipal election is...
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Viewpoints
Another tequila sunrise
13 hours ago
Michele Walfred found her first monarch butterfly of the season May 21. The butterfly discovered a...
Branding solutions
By Jim Paterson
13 hours ago
Standing up for the LGBTQ+ community
By Rep. Eric Morrison
13 hours ago
As we approach LGBTQ+ Pride Month, I think about how before November 2020, never before had an...
May is Foster Care Month in Delaware
By Trenee Parker
14 hours ago
Every day in Delaware, more than 600 children and teens need a place to live during a difficult...
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Obituaries
Mildred Houston Beckett, loyal church member
6 hours ago
Mildred Houston Beckett transitioned to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 24, 2023, after a brief...
Jean C. Crump, woman of faith
9 hours ago
Jean C. Crump, nee Lewis, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023. She...
Shirley Ann Dearborn, loved her family
1 day ago
Shirley Ann Dearborn of Long Neck passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born...
Carl Dale Nichols, superb woodworker
1 day ago
Carl Dale Nichols, 67, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford...
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Sports
Sadness only lasts half the bus ride home
By Dave Frederick
13 hours ago
Right said Freds - Fred Harvey and Fredman, two Cape-connected friends for a long time, met on the...
Cape boys’ lax rides fourth-quarter surge to 15-7 win at Archmere
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Upside down state tournament seeding for boys’ lacrosse had a venturesome and powerful Cape team...
Cape baseball advances to quarterfinals
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape baseball team defeated Lake Forest 12-2 in five innings May 27 to set up a match against...
Cape takes third at Henlopen Conference Championship
By Fritz Schranck
3 days ago
The Cape Henlopen High School golf team finished third in the Henlopen Conference Championship,...
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A & E
Johnny Rawls to perform at Bluecoast June 2
8 hours ago
Mississippi-born blues legend Johnny Rawls will make his long-awaited return to Rehoboth Beach with...
Selbyville Old Timers’ Day car show and family fest returns June 17
1 day ago
The 66th Annual Old Timers’ Day Classic Car Show and Family Festival is coming to Selbyville from 8...
Sheer Delight
1 day ago
“I found this horse in a field of buttercups outside of Milton,” said Joe Hengel. “He was enjoying...
Exploring Sussex County art exhibit opens May 31
2 days ago
Gallery One announced its Exploring Sussex County exhibit will be open to the public from Wednesday...
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Cape Life
Ringing the bell with the help of family and friends
By Alison Leigh Houck Andrew
5 hours ago
I started my career as an accountant out of college, and I always joined different charities’...
American Legion Henlopen Post 5 hosts Memorial Day event
By Chris Flood
7 hours ago
Rain may have pushed it inside, but American Legion Henlopen Post 5 hosted its annual Memorial Day...
Darby Mowll, RN Nursing Scholarship winners named
7 hours ago
The Darby Mowll, RN Nursing Scholarship is being awarded to two Cape Henlopen High School seniors...
Milton VFW holds annual Memorial Day ceremony
By Ryan Mavity
7 hours ago
Milton VFW Post 6984 held its annual Memorial Day service May 29 to remember those who have died...
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Local Buzz
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
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Bill Cullin, Top Selling realtor at The Henlopen, exceeding all teams and agents in Delaware. The...
Been thinking about volunteering?
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As we enter 2023 and thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions swirl through our heads. “Being more...
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...
Help Us Launch a New Church
Southern Delaware Christians
Come find out more about the new church we are envisioning for Southern Delaware. Our Launch...
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. “Soaring Ocean Views To The North Shore”. By The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team At The Henlopen. Unit 608, The Henlopen. For Current Available Units Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com
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A coastal sanctuary in...
Roth Conversions That Work - Digging Deeper
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If you are considering or even have considered making conversions from your IRA’s/401(k)’s to a...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP SELLING AGENT!
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Senior Activity Center open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:30 am
to
9:30 am
Aerobics program
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Stretch & Balance program
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Bible Study
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Little Yogis
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Pinochle
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Soup Buffet Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nickel Poker
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Mahjong
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
4:00 pm
Jackpot Bingo
5:30 pm
Jackpot Bingo
7:00 pm
to
9:30 pm
Argentine Tango practice
Wednesday, May 31
(All day)
Low-cost cat spay/neuter TNR program
(All day)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP SELLING AGENT!
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Senior Activity Center open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
Line Dancing
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
T.O.P.S. meeting
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
A Stitch in Time
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Lunchtime Activity
11:45 am
to
4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
to
1:00 pm
Conversation with Matti Friedman
12:30 pm
to
3:00 pm
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
2:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Poker
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Cornhole
5:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Sunset Meditation Group
6:00 pm
Welcome Wednesday event
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
LHS Walking Tour
Thursday, June 1
(All day)
St. Peter’s Youth food drive
(All day)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP SELLING AGENT!
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Senior Activity Center open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:45 am
to
9:45 am
Tap Dancing
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Canasta
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW Notable Books Discussion
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS Antique Shop open
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:30 am
Seniors’ Luncheon
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Mindful Movement
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Bunco
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group
1:00 pm
Summer Sings concert at Lewes Senior Activity Center
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
CSCDE Cancer Support & Caregiver Support Groups
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Free Build
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
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Tap Dance Class
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Elks Bingo
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