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Thursday, April 2, 2026
What’s New
Brittingham family gathers for community service
Jeffrey Keith Minsker, veteran, devoted family man
Beacon students take part in national writing contest
Seahawks boys’ lacrosse soars over Lake Forest 19-0
Lunch group supports First State Community Action Agency
Seahawks softball rally stalls in 12-6 loss to Lake Forest
Creative arts sessions for veterans kick off April 9 in Lewes
Sussex Technical High School hosts 5th Annual Transition Fair
Cape to implement new student advisory, board liaisons
Milton Arts Guild celebrates Spring Fling market
Cape tennis defeats Seaford
Seahawks claim 5-0 victory over Golden Knights
Lewes screening of ‘A Life in Tandem’ to benefit cancer research
News / Police
Local Nam Knights Motorcycle Club chapter gives back
By Ellen McIntyre
2 days ago
The First State Chapter of the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club donated a $1,500 check to the...
Lewes plants semiquincentennial tree
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
Landscapers placed the official Lewes semiquincentennial tree in Stango Park March 25. The swamp...
Milton council to hold off discussion on districts until June
By Ryan Mavity
2 days ago
Milton Town Council is putting off discussion on whether to pursue a plan to create town council...
Delaware State Fire Marshal investigating fire at Red Mill Inn
2 days ago
The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that took place at Red Mill Inn...
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Viewpoints
Wal-Mart eyes Rehoboth Mall site in 1995
1 day ago
In March 1995, it was revealed Wal-Mart was looking to build a new store along Route 1 at Old...
Home is where my son belongs
By Lauren West
2 days ago
When I walked into Legislative Hall to testify before Delaware’s Joint Finance Committee, I wasn't...
Against the wind
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Feeding the birds and bees at your home
By Claire Brown
2 days ago
There are lots of pressures facing birds. They get eaten by cats, slam into glass windows during...
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Obituaries
Jane S. Nicholson, active in community, church
1 day ago
Jane S. Nicholson, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born Jan. 4, 1939...
Robert Stanley Carpenter, had friendly, outgoing nature
1 day ago
Robert Stanley Carpenter, 61, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his residence.Born...
Jeffrey Richard Claudy, veteran, adventurer at heart
2 days ago
Jeffrey Richard Claudy, 43, of Milton, passed away suddenly Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born...
Gerald Paul Beaulieu, passionate for social justice
2 days ago
Gerald Paul “Gerry” Beaulieu completed his journey in this life peacefully in home hospice care...
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Sports
Cape softball shuts out Senators 17-0
By Dan Cook
4 hours ago
After a tough 4-0 loss to Stephen Decatur March 31, the Cape softball team’s bats came alive in a...
Seahawks soccer soars back from loss to bounce Woodbridge 7-0
By Aaron R. Mushrush
4 hours ago
It might have taken the Sussex Academy girls’ soccer team until the third game of the year to score...
Cape baseball delivers from the plate and the rubber
By Dan Cook
5 hours ago
The Cape baseball team came back from a five-run deficit in the bottom of the second inning to...
Special turkey hunting days set April 4-5
21 hours ago
Delaware’s upcoming spring turkey hunting season has been extended by a day thanks to a recent...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Whiskey Graves to perform April 8 in Milton
2 hours ago
Soak in the soulful fusion of folk and blues with Whiskey Graves, playing from 4 to 7 p.m., every...
‘Gypsy’ musical auditions set April 10-11 in Milford
21 hours ago
Milford’s Second Street Players will hold auditions for “Gypsy” beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, April...
Broken But Beautiful
2 days ago
A fallen tree stretches across a snowy field as the morning sun rises after a March winter storm....
Pathways to Success to celebrate 20 years April 18
3 days ago
Pathways to Success will mark a major milestone as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary...
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Cape Life
Cape High JROTC program receives donation from local Elks
7 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 Veterans Committee recently presented a $1,000 check to the Cape...
Cape Henlopen High School students earn Scholastic Art Awards
9 hours ago
Sixteen Cape Henlopen High School students in grades nine to 12 have been recognized as Scholastic...
Sussex Family YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day April 18
15 hours ago
The Sussex Family YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Sussex Preservation Coalition to meet April 8
17 hours ago
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at the Lewes Public...
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Local Buzz
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...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Put Your Restaurant on the Cape’s Local Dining Map
Cape Gazette
When locals and visitors are deciding where to go out in the Cape Region, make sure they find your...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
JUST SOLD at The HENLOPEN, Unit 613, by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Agent There
Bill Cullin
This condo featured an updated kitchen with granite counters, modern tile baths, hurricane shutters...
Rare Pappy Van Winkle Dinner Announced for May 16 at The Chef’s Table
Touch of Italy
An exceptionally rare bourbon experience is coming to the Eastern Shore this spring as The Chef’s...
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
Rehoboth Beach: A Premier Coastal Investment Destination
Mike Kogler Team
Rehoboth Beach: A Premier Coastal Investment Destination Rehoboth Beach remains the crown jewel of...
Something Else For Your Spring-Cleaning List.
George Reilly
Something Else For Your Spring-Cleaning List. I spent a “fun” hour or so this past weekend doing a...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
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
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
Milton Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Penny Party
Friday, April 3
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIB tulip sale
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Great Delaware Kite Festival
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Friday event
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 4
8:00 am
to
9:30 am
Guided bird walk
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Native plant sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Backyard & Community Composting Done Right program
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
Easter Bunny Bonanza
10:30 am
to
3:30 pm
Loyalist on the Lawn event
10:45 am
Dewey Egg Scoop
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
DIY Delft tiles
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Meet & greet local Democrats
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
American Legion Easter dinner
Business
Meals on Wheels introduces new executive director to begin in June
19 hours ago
Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth announced the appointment of Aileen Mateo as its next executive...
Polished and casual fashions hit the runway
1 day ago
Fashion from area retailers highlighted the diverse fashion scene at the Rehoboth Beach Main Street...
Student-led initiative brings new mascot to local restaurant
1 day ago
What started out as a simple classroom idea has turned into a successful real-world collaboration,...
Draper Media announces president’s upcoming retirement
1 day ago
Draper Media announced April 1 that Craig Jahelka, its current president, will retire effective...
Seaglass Bistro coming to Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth
4 days ago
A new restaurant called Seaglass Bistro is coming to Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. A recent...
Backyard Cafe announces Birdhouse in Milton
5 days ago
The Backyard Cafe has formally announced it plans to open a spin-off restaurant on Route 16 in...
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Blogs
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
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Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
The Humming Bluebird of Happiness
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
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Cape to implement new student advisory, board liaisons
Ellen McIntyre
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Students in Cape Henlopen School District will have a chance to make their voices heard at the...
