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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
What’s New
Dewey Wave is a dangerous design
West Rehoboth neighborhood is disappearing
Rehoboth should eliminate city manager position
Delaware’s first inspector general nominated
DelDOT: Safe actions save lives in work zones
New chiropractic practice opens in Rehoboth
Silvia Welti Ritchie, never met a stranger
Cape High students selected for Delaware All-State Band
Some successes
Icon at Low Tide
Sussex Academy boys’ lax firmly in control of Henlopen South
Cape baseball wins wild offensive game with Central
Seahawks girls’ lax back to .500 after bombarding Bucs
News / Police
Famous Idaho Potato Tour rolls into town
By Bill Shull
16 hours ago
All eyes were on a big potato that pulled into the Lighthouse Plaza parking lot off Coastal Highway...
Local police departments earn state accreditation
2 days ago
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission recently announced that the Dewey...
Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
By Bill Shull
3 days ago
Sarah Prieto and Stephen Matthews were obviously frustrated and dejected after Lewes Mayor and City...
Sussex P&Z backs four ordinances to improve housing projects
By Kevin T. Conlon
3 days ago
Four proposed ordinances to improve housing development were backed April 15 by the Sussex County...
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Viewpoints
Eyes in the sky
16 hours ago
Perched atop a utility pole, a bald eagle keeps watch along Coastal Highway across from the old...
Piles of tree debris still loom large around Cape Region
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
There’s a landscaping supply company not too far from the Cape Gazette office. Typically, the only...
On again, off again
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Sussex officials can protect forest areas
3 days ago
Thinking ahead to Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Sussex County has a chance to do something...
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online polls
View Past Polls
Obituaries
Samuel W. Warrington, veteran, Delmarva Power retiree
16 hours ago
Samuel W. Warrington, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at...
Robert C. Chambers II, owned insurance agency
3 days ago
Robert C. “Robin” Chambers II of Lewes passed away peacefully Thursday March 12, 2026, in hospice...
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, outstanding nurse, matriarch
4 days ago
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood, Fla...
Joanne Miller Gorecki, devoted to family
5 days ago
Joanne Miller Gorecki, 82, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026,...
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Sports
Cape boys’ lax powers past the Ravens
By Dan Cook
15 hours ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team moved to 6-1 with a 19-1 running-clock victory over Sussex Tech April...
Cape soccer defeated by Indian River
By Aaron R. Mushrush
16 hours ago
The Cape girls’ soccer team has only lost half the games it has played in just over a third of a...
Cape girls’ lax surges to 19-9 win at Archmere
By Dave Frederick
16 hours ago
The Cape girls’ lacrosse team ran the clock on Archmere en route to a 19-9 win April 18. The...
Cape tennis falls to Auks
By Dan Cook
16 hours ago
The Cape boys’ and girls’ tennis squads each faced undefeated Archmere April 16. When the last out...
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A & E
Coastal Camera Club celebrates 25th anniversary
1 day ago
The 2025-26 program season marks 25 years since the founding of the Coastal Camera Club in Lewes....
Mike McSorley art exhibit continues thru April 24 in Wilmington
2 days ago
Out of the Ordinary, a solo exhibition of work by Milford artist Mike McSorley, remains on view...
Rutgers’ historic basketball season is April 25 topic
2 days ago
The Rutgers Club of Delmarva will present a special event featuring Lewes resident and renowned...
Freewheelin’! exhibit opens April 22 at Milton Arts Guild
2 days ago
A new Milton Arts Guild show with a theme of Freewheelin’ is set to open Wednesday, April 22. It...
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Cape Life
Maritime history docks at reimagined Lewes museum
By Bill Shull
17 hours ago
Historic Lewes unveiled its reimagined Maritime History Museum with an April 15 soft opening. The...
Cape district presents GEM awards for Rehoboth Elementary
17 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recently presented Going the Extra Mile awards to two Rehoboth...
La Red adds chiropractic care in Georgetown
19 hours ago
La Red Health Center recently announced the addition of chiropractic services at its Georgetown...
Five Cape teams advance to Odyssey of the Mind world finals
20 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen School District is proud to announce that five teams have qualified for the...
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Local Buzz
Make Your Business the Pick of the Litter
Our Pets
Advertise Where Pet Owners Sit, Stay… and Spend Across the Cape Region, pet owners are investing...
Pros and Cons of Installing Hardwood Floors
Mike Kogler Team
Pros and Cons of Installing Hardwood Floors
When homeowners decide to replace their...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
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...
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...
Sales Contracts
Bill Cullin
The purchase or sale of a home is one of the most complicated business transactions most people...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
How Garage Storage Solutions Can Increase the Value of Your Home
Mike Kogler Team
How Garage Storage Solutions Can Increase the Value of Your Home
Home buyers with...
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...
Handle Needed Repairs Early
Bill Cullin
There is a standard chain of events that occurs when an offer comes in on a home. After a meeting...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
After-school study session
3:30 pm
Stroke support group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:30 pm
4th RD Democratic Committee meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
The Procraftinators
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, April 22
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Grandparents of People on the Spectrum support group
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fowler Beach Road cleanup event
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Prostate cancer support meeting
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Dunes or Defense hike
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Earth Day coast to coast cleanup volunteer event
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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
12:00 pm
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Earth Day evening hike
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Nature book club
Thursday, April 23
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Living Well with Parkinson’s Expo
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
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
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
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
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Conversation with Stephen Solomon
Business
Delaware workers reach $10M in retirement savings through state effort
15 hours ago
Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announced April 14 that Delaware EARNS has achieved $10...
Shore United Bank welcomes Bill Turner as VP, relationship manager
1 day ago
Shore United Bank recently announced that Bill Turner joined the organization as vice president,...
Call 811 before digging to prevent damage and service disruption
1 day ago
April is National Safe Digging Month, and Delmarva Power reminds residents, businesses and...
Spring Home Expo a hit with visitors
2 days ago
Exhibitors taking part in the 28th annual Spring Home Expo held April 11 and 12 at Cape Henlopen...
Lewes salon welcomes two new stylists
3 days ago
Vivian Marie Mills, owner of Vivian’s Style & Spa, recently welcomed stylists Denise Anderson...
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
3 days ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits April 11,...
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Blogs
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
Open House at 28670 Hawthorne Trl - Single Level...
Milton
420,000.00
Join us for an open house on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 2 pm and check out this amazing...
Open House:
Sat, 04/25/2026 -
11:00am
to
2:00pm
The Julie Gritton Team
In the Market
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
May 6 Join us at Bethel UMC for a Talk on Human Trafficking
Bethel United Methodist Church
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Saint Cecilia Music Guild Presents the Serafin Ensemble
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders is NOW OPEN for Bidding!
Rally For Our First Responders
APRIL 25TH PLANTATIONS TWILIGHT 5K AND 1 MILE WALK
Rally For Our First Responders
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
More
Local Dining
Dine & Donate
CHEER, Inc.
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Real Estate Marketplace
Stunning 4 BR, 3.5 BA Townhouse Just Three Miles From the Beach!
Bill Cullin
SOLD In 7 DAYS!! “Henlopen Landing” LEWES
Mike Kogler Team
PRICE CHANGE~35320 WOOD DUCK RD~WHITE HOUSE BEACH~MILLSBORO
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
13 CLAYTON ST #5~OCEAN MIST~DEWEY BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
1/2 HARBORVIEW ROAD~LEWES
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Stunning 3BR Home on Buckingham Drive, Lewes
Bayshore Home Sales
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
JUST LISTED: 2nd St., Downtown LEWES $2,395,000.
Mike Kogler Team
Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! 24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro
Active Adults Realty®
“SOLD” In 9 DAYS!! Dewey Bayside: Mike Kogler Team, Long & Foster, Rehoboth
Mike Kogler Team
Lewes >> 55+ NEW 3BR/2BA Homes Starting at $199K
Bayshore Home Sales
Promotions
News
Rentals
Premier Listings
POND VIEW OPEN HOUSE at 20007 Sandy Bottom!
Rehoboth Beach
475,000.00
NEW PRICE! Welcome to The Tides , a gated community east of Route 1 offering a relaxed coastal...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Deal of the Week | Estate Home with Pond Views,...
Camden
724,990.00
Property Type: Residential Status: Active 3 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,329 Sq. Ft.
View This Listing...
The Oldfather Group | Compass Real Estate Agents
FOR SALE: 3BR Home in Headwater Cove, Lewes!
Lewes
579,000.00
Comfort & Coastal Convenience! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $579,000 📍 30039 Simpler Branch, Lewes,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
26643 Lucky Lane ~ Open House in Massey’s Landing!
Millsboro
375,000.00
Join us on Saturday, April 25th between 10 am and 12 pm and check out the view in person!...
The Julie Gritton Team
19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes DE 19958
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®
Refined Coastal Living in Indian Beach
Dewey Beach
4,250,000.00
Imagine a coastal lifestyle defined by uncrowded sands, gentle ocean breezes, and the rhythmic...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
569,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
Classic 1BR Beach Cottage in Rehoboth Beach!
Rehoboth Beach
568,000.00
Classic Rehoboth Beach Cottage! 🍍🌊 // List Price: $568,000 📍 158 Henlopen Avenue #8, Rehoboth...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Panoramic Golf Course and Bay Views in RBYCC!
Rehoboth Beach
1,699,000.00
Welcome to 128 West Side Drive, ideally located in the prestigious Rehoboth Beach Yacht &...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Overlooking the Clubhouse Green in Senators!
Lewes
949,990.00
Welcome to this exceptionally maintained home located on a premium lot overlooking the clubhouse...
Long & Foster Real Estate
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Delaware’s first inspector general nominated
Melissa Steele
14 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Robert P. Storch to serve as Delaware’s first inspector...
