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Sunday, February 15, 2026
What’s New
Georgetown library student art show to open Feb. 25
St. John church to hold soup sale Feb. 21 in Milton
Delaware Paid Leave program marks successful launch
Granary developer earns award for conservation stewardship
Community hosts Fischer for memoir-writing workshop
Coldwell Banker Premier leaders named RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers
Dance party to benefit Rehoboth in Bloom April 17
SFY Tsunami gets first water polo win
DART proposes changes to Beach Bus services for 2026
New fundraising engine drives Lewes locomotive
Winter soups bring comfort against the cold
County council delays vote on The Moorings expansion
April closing expected for Eddie Bauer in Rehoboth
News / Police
Event provides help to pay power bills
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Dozens of Delmarva Power and Light customers attended an energy assistance event Feb. 11 in...
Rehoboth clearing backlog of delinquent meeting minutes
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
In an effort to get caught up on a backlog of meeting minutes, Rehoboth Beach commissioners...
PJM: Energy use hits highs during recent freeze
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The regional power grid operator says the deep freeze that kept the area encased in ice-covered...
A deeper dive into speed camera data
By Nick Roth
1 day ago
The speed camera along Route 1 at the north end of the Minos Conaway Road work zone near Lewes has...
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Viewpoints
To the victor ...
2 days ago
Grimes leaves lasting legacy
2 days ago
For nearly two decades, Patti Grimes has helped shape the cultural heartbeat of an entire region....
The Sacred Overlap: A Delaware season of shared sacrifice and unity
By The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Kaeton, Irfan Patel, Ormand L. O’Neal Sr. and Rabbi Michael Beals
2 days ago
As the winter chill begins to thaw into the first hints of a Delaware spring, four of the world’s...
Loosen regulations on marijuana sales
By Jacqueline Lacy
2 days ago
Sussex County elected officials are not protecting its towns by not allowing sales of legal...
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Obituaries
Edward A. Ponzini, TWA retiree, pilot
2 days ago
Edward A. Ponzini, 85, of Lewes, formerly of Glen Head, N.Y., passed away early Wednesday morning,...
Cynthia M. Clendaniel, Cape District retiree
2 days ago
Cynthia M. “Cyndi” Clendaniel passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Bayhealth Medical Center, with...
Allen Chorman, Sussex County aviator
2 days ago
Allen Chorman, 80, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare after a courageous fight...
William A. Frerks, Coca-Cola retiree
2 days ago
William A. Frerks, 84, passed away at his home in Milton Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, with family by his...
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Sports
First Tee Delaware seeks signups and sponsorships
By Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
Each spring, the First Tee Delaware offers a variety of on-course programming for junior golfers....
Sad loss for the Cape Region’s outdoor community
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
The fishing and hunting community has lost a very good person. Kelly Racz of Kelly’s Outdoors in...
Cape football holds awards banquet
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape Henlopen football team held its 2025 end-of-season awards banquet Feb. 9 at the Rehoboth...
Disappointing Super Bowl
By Sumner Spence
2 days ago
The Seattle Seahawks dominated Super Bowl LX winning by the score of 29-13. It wasn’t even that...
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A & E
CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest events kick off April 9
1 day ago
Women’s Fest activities will take place from Thursday to Sunday, April 9 to 12, at a variety of...
Arsenault’s arsenal of artisanal skills
By Maya Yngve
2 days ago
Jeff Arsenault was one of 27 professional artists across Delaware recently recognized for...
‘Sentimental Value” classic romance screenings continue at CAT
2 days ago
Screenings of “Sentimental Value,” a nominee for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, will...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Eric Weldon to perform Feb. 14 in Lewes
2 days ago
Don’t miss the talented Eric Weldon from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Lewes Brewing Company...
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Cape Life
Catching up on the Gazette with the Carrara marble giants looking on
22 hours ago
A group of neighbors from Bay Pointe spent 10 days traveling through Italy, visiting Milan, Cinque...
The glue that binds – a sticky Valentine
By Pam Bounds
1 day ago
One of my first experiences with glue was creating the big paper-festooned Valentine mailbox in...
Campus & Coast: UD research and news in Sussex County
UD doctoral student dives deep to explore the underwater world
By Adam Thomas
1 day ago
At the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, doctoral student TreVaughn...
Greg Fuller to address Eastern Sussex Republican Club Feb. 16
2 days ago
The Eastern Sussex Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, in the Delaware State...
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Local Buzz
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...
Contingency Sale
Bill Cullin
Sellers may be reluctant to accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another property....
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
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...
Grow Your Business with Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden
Cape Gazette
Spring Home & Garden is Cape Gazette’s seasonal platform for reaching engaged Cape Region...
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
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...
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...
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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
Monday, February 16
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
SAT practice test session
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:00 pm
NARFE Chapter 1992 luncheon meeting
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
Tuesday, February 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
to
3:00 pm
American Legion Mardi Gras party
12:00 pm
Military Officers Assoc. of America Southern...
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:30 pm
Stroke support group
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Inaugural State of the Community forum
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
The Procraftinators program
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Business
Dewey Beach Exxon no longer selling gas
1 day ago
The Dewey Beach Exxon on the corner of Coastal Highway and Swedes Street is no longer selling gas,...
DJ Hill finds success in focusing on customer experience
2 days ago
DJ Hill, the owner of Lefty’s Alley and Eats, said it’s interesting how some people end up...
Kids’ Ketch set to open in downtown Milton
2 days ago
A fixture in Lewes, Kids’ Ketch is set to bring some of its family fun to downtown Milton. The new...
Merchants' Attic sale set Feb. 14 at Cape High
3 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold one supersized Merchants' Attic sale...
Palm Beach Bar and Grill closing Feb. 16 for remodel, rebrand
3 days ago
About 15 months after opening, Palm Beach Bar and Grill will be closing Monday, Feb. 16, for an...
Governor proclaims RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month
3 days ago
Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer has proclaimed February 2026 as RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month,...
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Blogs
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
5 days ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
Cancelling My Plans
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
Fear of Falling
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
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Steph Grasso Returns to Touch of Italy — This Time as an Author, Dietitian, and National Voice in Nutrition
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Philadelphia Flower Show
CHEER, Inc.
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Tickets are on SALE NOW!
Rally For Our First Responders
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Heart Health Month - Know Your Numbers!
Core Concierge Health
Bayhealth-sponsored Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware Has Supplied 1,000 Bikes to Local Youth in Need
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Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
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Real Estate Marketplace
Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
114 E HOLLY DR~MEADOWS ON CUBBAGE POND~LINCOLN
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
Mike Kogler Team
209 N New St | Dover, DE | Brand-New Construction Near Downtown
The Oldfather Group | Compass Real Estate Agents
31001 WATERVIEW CT~WHITE CREEK AT BETHANY~OCEAN VIEW
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
NEW PRICE! Money-Maker Townhouse For Sale – $324,999
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
SOLD! Unique Opportunity Near Downtown Rehoboth Beach!
Bill Cullin
PRICE REDUCED~36031 TARPON DRIVE~WOLFE POINTE~LEWES
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
SOLD! Beautiful Class C Ranch Home On Almost 1 1/2 Acres!
Bill Cullin
JUST SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
SOLD! 3 BR, 2 BA Luxury Living Just a Few Blocks From The Sand!
Bill Cullin
31107 Olney Way | Millsboro, DE | Effortless Single-Level Living in Plantation Lakes
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PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Freshly Painted & Move-In Ready |...
Rehoboth Beach
369,000.00
100 Cascade Lane #101 | Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $369,000 Rehoboth Beach 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
FOR SALE: 5BR Home on 1.4-Acres With A Pool in...
Lewes
865,000.00
FEATURED LISTING in Estates At Bridge Ridge! // LIST PRICE: $865,000 27 Bridle Ridge Circle,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Price Slashed!
Lewes
495,000.00
Fantastic water views of Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay from this first-floor corner unit. Take...
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Open House in Broadkill Beach at 8 Virginia Ave!
Milton
985,000.00
Don’t miss your chance to tour this remodeled 1950s beach retreat on Saturday, February 14th...
The Julie Gritton Team
Upcoming Open House in WINDING CREEK VILLAGE
Millsboro
809,900.00
TIMING IS EVERYTHING - DON'T MISS THE BOAT! 456 Woodside Road is the latest project from meticulous...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
NEW LISTING IN THE PENINSULA!
Millsboro
675,000.00
Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to own a lovely coastal retreat located in the...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Wellesley at Hidden Meadows
Lewes
1,075,000.00
18383 Highwood Drive Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 - Welcome to 18383 Highwood Drive, a stunning...
The Carrie Lingo Team
23792 Samuel Adams Cir, Independence 55+ in Millsboro
Millsboro
715,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
Active Adults Realty®
FOR SALE: 5BR ‘Lewes Loft-Model’ Home in Tower Hill,...
Lewes
1,149,000.00
Impressive 'Lewes Loft-Model' Home in Tower Hill! // LIST PRICE: $1,149,000 15210 W. Kea Way,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
599,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
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New fundraising engine drives Lewes locomotive
Bill Shull
5 hours ago
From the time a railroad display in Lewes was just a faraway light at the end of the tracks, Cathy...