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Monday, May 4, 2026
What’s New
Kids’ summer classes start July 6 at Milton Arts Guild
Two pedestrians struck in Dewey Beach
Lewes Elementary fourth-graders solve ‘Case of the Missing Candy’
Habitat for Humanity Sussex County unveils ReStore renovation
League of Women Voters to host cybersecurity specialist
Artisans Fair May 23 supports arts and college scholarships
Rehoboth writer publishes new novel
Anthony Judson Bennett, retired river boat pilot
Chocolate Crawl benefits foundation to end childhood hunger
Walls go up at Milton Theatre expansion
USFWS seeks to clean up area next to Milton sportsman’s club
Georgetown chamber holds women’s empowerment lunch
Bridge at the Beach returns to Rehoboth
News / Police
Milton council to weigh in on Scarlet Oaks site plan
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Town Council is set to weigh in on three separate items related to the proposed Scarlet Oaks...
Lewes man indicted for January murder
2 days ago
A Sussex County grand jury has indicted a Lewes man for the January murder of his 72-year-old...
Coastal building task force discussing available options
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
Local veterans take Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
Dan Tidwell could hardly control his emotions when talking about his trip to Washington, D.C....
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Viewpoints
Full steam ahead
1 day ago
A steam-powered boat sails down the Broadkill River in Milton in early April.
Minos Conaway project’s earth berm caught my attention
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
Since I’m not supposed to drive more than 50 mph through the construction zone of the Minos Conaway...
Nothing exists in isolation
By Katya Geyer
2 days ago
Editor’s note: Sussex Academy senior Katya Geyer was recently named the winner of the RENEW...
Dewey swim standards
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends
2 days ago
Corinne “Kitty” Rosenberg, 101, was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the third of six...
John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major
2 days ago
John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning Friday, April 24, 2026, and five precious...
Karen Neely, heart of the family
2 days ago
Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home...
Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother
4 days ago
Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April...
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Sports
Women’s Fest pickleball events benefit Cape volleyball
1 day ago
More than 200 players took to the courts for high-energy pickleball tournaments hosted at Dave...
Cape golf team keeps winning
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen High golf team continued its winning ways with a 150-162 April 23 win against...
Cape excels at Middle School Track Invitational
By Kate Ingerski
2 days ago
Cape’s Beacon, Mariner and Frederick D. Thomas middle schools showed out at the Jim Blades Track...
Black sea bass season expected to open May 1
By Eric Burnley
2 days ago
The folks at NOAA have posted in the National Register the new regulations for black sea bass and...
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A & E
Buschi artwork on display May 2-3 in Milton
2 days ago
Milton artist Kathy Buschi will host an open house at her gallery Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3...
Gallery One debuts new exhibit with theme of Becoming
2 days ago
Gallery One artists will present works in keeping with the theme Becoming for its newest show,...
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee wags into spring May 8-10
2 days ago
A wave of wagging tails and golden smiles will wash over a local resort town as it welcomes back...
It takes a hero to eat this overstuffed sandwich
By Denise Clemons
2 days ago
We have all likely heard the origin story about the familiar handheld food called a sandwich. In...
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Cape Life
Revelation Craft Brewing hosts Firkin Fest
By Ryan Mavity
19 hours ago
Revelation Craft Brewing Company in Georgetown hosted the brewery’s semiannual Firkin Fest event,...
City helps Rehoboth in Bloom with sidewalk planters
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
In advance of a fresh round of late spring plantings, Rehoboth in Bloom volunteers and a few of the...
The Cape Gazette celebrates Delaware Day in paradise
1 day ago
While the Cape Region was cold and wintry, Adele Rugg attended the Annual Delaware Day Celebration...
County council candidates to address 14th RD Democrats
2 days ago
The next meeting of the 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will feature Sussex...
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Local Buzz
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Bill Cullin
Most people assume that when a real estate deed is signed, it is effective. However, there is one...
16512 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing NEW PRICE: $869,999 Welcome to Tower Hill, Sussex County’s Community of the Year,...
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...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
Taking It With You
Bill Cullin
Before you list your home for sale, take a careful look around. Are there some items you will want...
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
Cosmetic Changes
Bill Cullin
When a home goes on the market, it should look great. Often there are improvements that must be...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
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
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books program
Tuesday, May 5
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:15 am
to
11:00 am
TOPS weight loss program
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
After-school study session
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Alka Joshi
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Kapow! kids comic book club
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Simmer Down Cookbook Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
7:00 pm
Women’s Club of Milton bingo night
Wednesday, May 6
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Beginner bird walk
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Hearing loss presentation
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Natural Selections book club
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Teen game night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Hope Huddles group
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Business
Ledo Pizza opening soon on Rehoboth Avenue
1 day ago
Maryland-based Ledo Pizza, famous for its square pie, will soon open a new location on Rehoboth...
Vino Del Mar brings new wine vibe to Lewes
2 days ago
Church pews are not something usually found in a wine bar, but they are part of the decor at Vino...
Float therapy studio opens with new, local owner May 5
2 days ago
Drift Float Rehoboth, a float therapy studio formerly known as Urban Float Rehoboth, will celebrate...
Bette Gallo honored at annual chamber banquet
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards luncheon and...
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
4 days ago
Downtown Milford will host the grand opening of the 2026 Riverwalk Farmers Market season starting...
First State Corn & More to open new Route 1 location May 2
4 days ago
Five years after opening the First State Corn & More food truck in a parking lot on Route 1...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
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LEWES WEATHER
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Tucked Away 4BR Home in Harbor View, Lewes!
Lewes
1,045,000.00
Tucked Away Home in Harbor View! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $1,045,000 📍 15 Harborview Road, Lewes,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Real Estate Marketplace
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Bill Cullin
UNDER CONTRACT! “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
14 CLEARVIEW DRIVE~HEARTHSTONE MANOR~MILFORD
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
13 CLAYTON ST #5~OCEAN MIST~DEWEY BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
16335 ABBOTTS POND RD~WHEATLEY MARVEL~MILFORD
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Price Reduction: Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Easy 55+ Living on a Premium Independence Lot | 24006 Benjamin Harrison Circle
Active Adults Realty®
Free Coastal Delaware Buyers Guide
Active Adults Realty®
Like New - 26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Look at this One! 24034 Bunting Circle, Harbeson
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CHRISTIANA CARE JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
🌙 The Moon Room at Hiatus 24 is Available 🌙
Hiatus 24
Your ITALY specialist at Jetset travel in Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Dewey Beach Picnic Company joins the Rally for Our First Responders Train
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HONOR OUR HEROES TRIBUTE BOARD AT THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in The Lewes Room at Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
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Premier Listings
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Rehoboth Beach
565,000.00
A beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home with ceramic tile floors granite counters, stainless...
Bill Cullin
Exceptional Custom-Built Residence in Canal Corkran
Rehoboth Beach
2,599,000.00
This exceptional custom-built residence offers a refined blend of luxury, privacy, and coastal...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Private Sanctuary
Houston
850,000.00
2578 Williamsville Road Houston DE 19954 – Rare 46-Acre Estate with Ranch Home – Your Private...
The Carrie Lingo Team
The Vinyards
Lewes
324,500.00
12001 Old Vine Blvd #206 Lewes DE 19958 -Welcome to The Vineyards — this beautifully upgraded 2-...
The Carrie Lingo Team
4BR Cul-de-sac Home in Tidewater Landing, Lewes!
Lewes
945,000.00
Cul-de-sac Home in Tidewater Landing! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $945,000 📍 34454 Florence Court, Lewes,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Timeless Coastal Character in South Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach
2,699,000.00
Nestled on one of South Rehoboth’s most charming and sought-after streets, 223 Rodney Street is a...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Delightful 3BR Rancher in Villages Of Old Landing,...
Rehoboth Beach
495,000.00
Delightful Rancher in Villages Of Old Landing! 🍍🌊 // List Price: $495,000 📍 13 Avebury Court,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Build New in The Pines! | 4BR 3.5BA | 40 Park Avenue...
Rehoboth Beach
3,046,093.00
Wonderful opportunity to own a brand new home in The Pines, offered as a lot-home package in...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
22199 Arbor Cir, Milton, DE 19968
Milton
489,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of coastal-lifestyle comfort in this stunning Wilkinson Homes custom ranch...
Active Adults Realty®
Schell Brothers Craftsmanship on a Premium Lot in...
Millsboro
489,000.00
The Ultimate Coastal Retreat: Premium Lot & Schell Brothers Craftsmanship
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Walls go up at Milton Theatre expansion
Ryan Mavity
16 hours ago
Walls have begun to go up at the Milton Theatre’s 2,850-square-foot expansion scheduled to be...