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Sunday, March 15, 2026
What’s New
Health-Fitness & Leisure Expo proceeds support Alzheimer’s Foundation
Schell Brothers pledges to support land conservation in Sussex
March is the month of the lion and the lamb
Rehoboth fire company receives donation of pet oxygen masks
MCC Rehoboth celebrates installation of solar panels system
Lewes Elementary kindergarteners present alphabet parade
New Covenant Church welcomes 16 new members
Dedicated Financial holds grand opening for new office, community space
Dewey planners back front-yard pool ban
Rehoboth Beach begins work on $1.3 million bollard project
Milton comp plan workshop set March 20
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
Rehoboth hosts Handbell Musicians of America fest
News / Police
Land trust earns recognition for green conservation efforts at Hudson Park
1 day ago
The Sussex County Land Trust has been selected as the 2026 Conservation Stewardship Award winner in...
State’s new dredge skews data for 2026 oyster bushel quota
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
The 2026 harvest quota for the state’s oyster beds in Delaware Bay has been set at about 13,900...
Sussex OKs rules to limit stormwater releases from building sites
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
A year after repeated heavy rains caused stormwater from housing development sites to spill onto...
Fake spring draws students to sand
1 day ago
Taking advantage of a burst of deceptively springlike weather, siblings Pierce and Eve Barker - a...
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Videos
Rehoboth hosts Handbell Musicians of America fest
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Viewpoints
The water slide
2 days ago
Cutting red tape, not corners
2 days ago
Government is often accused of moving too slowly, but recent actions by state and federal officials...
Wild Cape column is appreciated
By Carol Stephens
2 days ago
As a Cape Gazette subscriber, I appreciate the monthly Wild Cape articles by Alice Mohrman that are...
Lewes library board supports tax increase
By Lewes Public Library Board of Commissioners
2 days ago
Public libraries are the hearts of their communities. They serve people of every age, income level...
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Obituaries
Philip L. Sheridan, longtime DC resident
1 day ago
Philip L. Sheridan, 81, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C., passed away Tuesday, March 10,...
Wafaa Ahmed Goldfield, interior architectural engineer, professor
2 days ago
Wafaa Ahmed Goldfield, 70, of Milford, was born Jan. 31, 1955, in Beirut, Lebanon. Her journey on...
Loretta Schlitter, lifelong Miltonian
3 days ago
Loretta Schlitter, 93, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 10,...
Patricia Dickerson, retired banker
3 days ago
Patricia “Gale” Dickerson, 78, of Milton, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Delaware...
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Sports
Sea Bags - when sailing and golf go together
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
Some companies talk a good game about recycling and other environmentally friendly business...
Saltwater fishing seminar set March 21 in Millsboro
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
I will hold a saltwater fishing seminar at the Millsboro Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday,...
Struggling 76ers
By Sumner Spence
2 days ago
The 76ers have dropped down to No. 8 in the Eastern Conference standings! Their goal should be to...
Athletes of the Week March 13
2 days ago
Landen Hill A rumbler and a rambler between the pipes, this Milford senior goalie notched more...
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A & E
Lodge at Historic Lewes showcases residents’ artwork
1 day ago
Among the many special activities offered at The Lodge at Historic Lewes is the twice-weekly art...
Milton Arts Guild Spring Fling to open March 18
1 day ago
Milton Arts Guild will host one of its favorite events of the year – the Spring Fling Market – to...
St. Patrick’s Day traditions are still tasty after all these years
By Denise Clemons
2 days ago
Next week, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, but the weekend ahead of the...
Film society to hold Red Carpet Party fundraiser March 15 at CAT
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will host its inaugural Red Carpet Party starting at 6 p.m., Sunday...
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Cape Life
Great Discussions program to kick off new talks March 24
22 hours ago
The popular world affairs discussion group Great Decisions will begin a new series at 5 p.m.,...
Historic Lewes launches tours and spring programs April 1
1 day ago
Historic Lewes will kick off its spring season Wednesday, April 1, with the return of walking tours...
The Cape Gazette captures Nantucket’s hydrangea charm
1 day ago
Denis Chandler, a devoted Cape Gazette reader and seasoned traveler, made his way to the Cape Cod...
‘Religion in Art’ series explores biblical prophets each week
1 day ago
“Religion in Art: The Prophets,” a four-week lecture/discussion series, continues from 11:30 a.m....
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Local Buzz
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
2nd ANNUAL SHAFFER FOUNDATIO OF DELAWARE FIRST RESPONDERS SCHOLARSHIP IS OPEN!
Rally For Our First Responders
The 2nd Annual Shaffer Foundation of Delaware First Responders Scholarship Fund is now OPEN! We...
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Financial Planning IN Retirement is Different—Here’s Why
George Reilly
Financial planning FOR retirement is the process of preparing your finances so you're ready to stop...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 407!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
Top 5 Financial and Non-Financial Planning Concerns for Retirees: A Recap
George Reilly
Top 5 Financial and Non-Financial Planning Concerns for Retirees: A Recap Over the past few months...
PUPPY YOGA AT THE 5TH RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
PUPPY YOGA at the 5th Annual Rally! We are excited to announce that Grass Roots Rescue will...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
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Calendar of Events
Today
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Peace vigil
3:00 pm
Spring concert fundraiser
Monday, March 16
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:00 pm
NARFE Chapter 1992 luncheon meeting
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
Grab & Go Crafty Kids program
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Tuesday, March 17
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
12:00 pm
Tools for Tots program
12:00 pm
Military Officers Assoc. of America Southern...
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
5:30 pm
4th RD Democratic Committee meeting
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Kapow! kids comic book club
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
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Business
Peddler’s Village barbers find new home after roof collapse
2 days ago
When Sarah Mangos came to work the day after the February blizzard, she was snowed under by what...
Delaware Tech earns national recognition for promoting student success
2 days ago
Delaware Technical Community College has once again been designated a Leader College of Distinction...
Grocery Outlet outside Rehoboth remaining open
2 days ago
Grocery Outlet, the self-proclaimed largest extreme value retailer in the nation, has announced it’...
United Way launches fund to help Delawareans offset high utility costs
3 days ago
United Way of Delaware recently announced the launch of a new round of funding for utility relief...
Longtime employee rises to vice president at Community Bank Delaware
3 days ago
Community Bank Delaware recently announced the promotion of Dave Van Pelt to the position of vice...
Cape Henlopen School District to host job fair March 20
4 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District will host its Annual Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, March 20...
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Blogs
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
5 days ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I’ve been reading tons of poetry lately, most of it pretty good. While I wrote a library-load of...
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
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Premier Listings
Premium Lot Backing to Woods | Retreat at Love Creek
Lewes
750,000.00
Welcome to Retreat at Love Creek, one of Lewes, Delaware’s most desirable and established...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
UNDER CONTRACT! Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom...
Ocean View
298,000.00
UNDER CONTRACT, a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with granite countertops, updated...
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TURN-KEY OPEN HOUSE at 35542 E Atlantic Cir!
Rehoboth Beach
339,900.00
FURNISHED, TURN-KEY BEACH RETREAT! This immaculate fully-furnished first-floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath...
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221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts...
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Millsboro
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Experience the pinnacle of 55+ living in this exquisite Schell Brothers Whimbrel model, situated on...
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NEW LISTING! 34701 Mainsail Court
Lewes
549,900.00
This beautifully maintained end-unit villa offers an exceptional blend of comfort and style. Bay...
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Open House and new Listing in EGRET ESTATES at 33057...
Lewes
599,990.00
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UNIQUE HISTORIC OPEN HOUSE at 18782 Harbeson Road!
Harbeson
495,000.00
American Foursquare house built in 1930. Updated with hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, country eat...
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Lewes
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Dewey planners back front-yard pool ban
Ellen McIntyre
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The Dewey Beach Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously voted March 3 to recommend two draft...