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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
What’s New
Second ‘Spoonie’ benefit set May 4 at Nicola Pizza
Sussex libraries to host fourth Children’s Book Festival May 2 in Milton
Opening day is May 5 for Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens May 2 for its 21st season
Rehoboth-Dewey chamber spring sidewalk sale runs May 1-3
Sandra Lynne Workman, loved her family, animals
Thomas Keith Rew, veteran, volunteer extraordinaire
Clear Space Theatre to introduce spring repertory shows May 1 and 4
Race for Open Space 5K in Lewes benefits Fourth Street Preserve
Rehoboth Beach Police holds annual awards banquet
Rehoboth auction draws crowd 30 years ago
Tipton named Cape’s Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
Cape baseball mercy rules Laurel 15-5 on Selders homer
News / Police
Milton review committee to seek cost-benefit analysis on Carey Farm
By Ryan Mavity
14 hours ago
The Milton Special Review Committee is asking town council to direct administration to conduct a...
News Briefs 4/28/26
20 hours ago
Lewes art group to meet April 29 The Lewes Public Art Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 5...
Dewey clarifies restrictions on swimming pools, pool fences
By Ellen McIntyre
20 hours ago
Dewey Beach Town Council passed an ordinance April 17 that clarifies where swimming pools and pool...
Rehoboth OKs second hotel plan change
By Chris Flood
21 hours ago
The developers of the One Rehoboth Hotel project received a second amendment to its site plan...
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Viewpoints
A rosy outlook
15 hours ago
Diane Yanaitis saw this pretty rosy maple moth while walking in Milton.
The troubling path of SB 272
By Jennifer Cohan
22 hours ago
Last week’s Senate Labor Committee hearing on Senate Bill 272 should have been a moment for...
Everywhere a sign...
By Jim Paterson
22 hours ago
Land-use reforms won’t solve traffic problems
By David Stein
22 hours ago
Sussex County is taking a thoughtful step by reviewing land-use reforms recommended by its working...
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Obituaries
Carolyn W.C. Fogerty, beloved wife, mother
1 day ago
Carolyn W.C. Fogerty, 97, formerly of Berwyn, Pa., and Lewes, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025...
Robin Lynn Yarnall, cherished her family
1 day ago
Robin Lynn Yarnall, 52, of Delaware, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born Dec. 19, 1973, in...
Matias Baker, man of faith
1 day ago
Matias “Matthew Todd” Baker, 48, died Thursday, April 23, 2026, after a long battle with cancer,...
Susan Marie Short, lifelong artist, devout Catholic
4 days ago
Susan Marie Short (Waters) died peacefully at home in Lewes Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a...
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Sports
Arden MacPhee turns the world on with her smile
By Dave Frederick
21 hours ago
Posterizing Planet Earth - Arden MacPhee, 13, is a community kid who beat the odds and childhood...
Elks Lodge donates to youth golf organization
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge presented a check for $3,000 to the First Tee Delaware its recent...
Cape softball falls to the Indians, tames Lions
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape softball team was in the game, but fell to 3-6 with a 3-0 loss to Indian River April 23 at...
Cape tennis sneaks by Indian River 3-2
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape boys’ tennis team moved to 5-3 on the season with a 3-2 victory over Indian River April 24...
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A & E
Hummingbird in Hover
1 day ago
A hummingbird hovers midair to sip nectar from a blooming bush at The Peninsula, captured by...
Freeman Arts Pavilion adds more shows to 2026 season
1 day ago
Freeman Arts Pavilion, a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, has announced four additional...
Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival set for May 16 at Grove Park
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Art League will bring its sixth annual Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival to Grove Park from...
Local artist featured in Eastern Shore gallery thru May 29
3 days ago
Long Neck artist Jack Knight announced an exhibit of his work will be on display through Friday,...
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Cape Life
Author talk to explore WWII Japanese internment April 29
1 day ago
The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community, History Book Festival and Browseabout books...
Sussex Academy inducts Computer Science Honor Society members
1 day ago
Sussex Academy inducted six new members of its Computer Science Honor Society in an intimate...
Bayhealth leaders share vision to expand access in Sussex County
1 day ago
Bayhealth leaders recently connected with community and regional stakeholders to share updates on...
Local doctor to present info on scalar energy May 3 in Lewes
1 day ago
Doug Leonard, DO, of Find Your Health LLC will present a lecture titled “What is Scalar Energy” at...
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Local Buzz
Cosmetic Changes
Bill Cullin
When a home goes on the market, it should look great. Often there are improvements that must be...
RYJ CONSTRUCTION JUMPS ON THE RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
🚧🇺🇸 Another Sponsor Jumps on the Rally Train! 🇺🇸🚧 Community impact happens when businesses step...
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...
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...
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Mike Kogler Team
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Whether planning to sell the house, have...
House Odors and Selling
Bill Cullin
Do you have a dog or cat that lives indoors with the family? A pet can pose a problem when your...
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
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...
ASHTON POOLS BY DESIGN JOINS THE SPONSOR TRAIN FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
All Aboard the Sponsor Train! A huge THANK YOU to Ashton Pools By Design for coming aboard as a...
Festival Season Starts Here: Cape Gazette’s Spring & Summer Festivals
Spring & Summer Festivals
Mark a few dates, make a few memories, and make the most of the season with
Spring & Summer...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Beginner bird walk
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30 am
Constituent conversation
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
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
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Conversation with Tracy Slater
Thursday, April 30
8:30 am
to
3:30 pm
Women’s forum
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Singers+Songwriters presentation
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Friday, May 1
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
Guided welcome walk
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Night
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Holy Smokes fundraiser
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
Hertrich Toyota of Milford receives 2026 President’s Award
1 day ago
Hertrich Toyota of Milford recently announced it has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Toyota...
Milton chamber donates to Lions Club
2 days ago
Milton Chamber of Commerce representatives recently presented a $500 donation to the Milton Lions...
Ladies in Leadership meet in strength competition for a cause
3 days ago
A group of 24 women from local businesses recently gathered at Rehoboth Beach Barbell Club for the...
Lewes recognizes farmers market
3 days ago
The City of Lewes has proclaimed Saturday, May 2, as Historic Lewes Farmers Market Day, the day the...
Cape DECA students advance to international competition
3 days ago
Cape Henlopen High School’s Distributive Education Clubs of America is celebrating an impressive...
Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 nominations due May 15
4 days ago
The Delaware Division of Small Business has been working closely with the Office of State Planning...
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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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Core Questions: How Does Pollen Affect the Body and Trigger Allergies?
Core Concierge Health
PTSD, Veterans and Trump’s Executive Order for Psychedelics
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
25 Years of Counseling: Why Doesn’t Insight Alone Make Change?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
BINGO
CHEER, Inc.
Why Does Insight Fade So Fast?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
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Real Estate Marketplace
PRICE CHANGE-327 CARLTON DR-CANNERY VILLAGE-MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Bill Cullin
“SOLD” In 9 DAYS!! Dewey Bayside: Mike Kogler Team, Long & Foster, Rehoboth
Mike Kogler Team
Just Sold: Coastal Living & Pond Views in Summerlyn
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
New Price: Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
“South Rehoboth” SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
Mike Kogler Team
PRICE REDUCED~17 S SHORE DRIVE-SOUTH SHORES-LINCOLN
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
24151 CREEK VIEW DRIVE~CREEKVIEW~MILLSBORO
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Price Reduction: Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home with Large Detached Garage in Rehoboth Beach!
Bill Cullin
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
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Charming home with a great rental history in...
Rehoboth Beach
2,988,000.00
A beautiful classic home where traditional meets coastal, offering a spectacular location on the...
Bill Cullin
23792 Samuel Adams Circle | Independence 55+ in...
Millsboro
699,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
Active Adults Realty®
221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia
Magnolia
409,900.00
Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await! Built in 2020 and better than...
Active Adults Realty®
Open House in Black Creek Cove at 24860 Mistletoe Dr!
Georgetown
549,000.00
Join us on Sunday, May 3rd between 11 am and 1 pm for an open house and take a tour of this...
The Julie Gritton Team
Beautifully Maintained Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA...
Rehoboth Beach
1,190,000.00
Presenting a beautifully maintained spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at The Henlopen...
Bill Cullin
19 Mayfair Lane | Lewes, DE Living!
Lewes
194,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
Active Adults Realty®
Rare 4BR 3.5BA Park Shore Condo | 29805 Striper Harbor
Rehoboth Beach
997,000.00
🏡 29805 Striper Harbor | Park Shore, Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $997,000 Welcome to Park Shore--...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
New Construction Luxury—Minus the Construction Noise
Lewes
599,000.00
OPEN: SATURDAY, 12PM-2PM
Skip the construction dust!
Why endure the delays and...
The Real McCoy Group
LUXURY COASTAL OPEN HOUSE at 23370 Horse Island Road!
Lewes
699,000.00
Experience Luxury Coastal Living at Bayfront at Rehoboth This energy-efficient 4 Bed, 2 & ½...
Open House:
Sat, 05/02/2026 -
11:00am
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Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
New Price and Open House in Coastal Club at 33415...
Lewes
899,000.00
Come by and see this amazing home in person on Saturday, May 2nd from 3 pm to 5 pm! Nestled on a...
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Milton review committee to seek cost-benefit...
Ryan Mavity
18 hours ago
The Milton Special Review Committee is asking town council to direct administration to conduct a...