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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
What’s New
Richard Joseph Turner, proud veteran
Lotus Chiropractic welcomes Dr. Brian Mowll to practice
TidalHealth Primary Care welcomes experienced provider
News Briefs 2/17/26
‘Stay there’ and ‘short time’ are wrestling commands relatable to athletes and fans
Deer population must be managed to protect ecosystems
Medical aid in dying is just one option
What constitutes affordable housing?
Milton hopeful to award parking lot contract in April
Cape district sees major increase in school meals served
State to hire group to study effect of housing growth on agriculture, state spending
Antoine Vann is preserving his family’s West Rehoboth legacy
Nassau School preservation moving slowly
News / Police
Rehoboth officials eye annual fees, permits
By Chris Flood
3 hours ago
In an effort to ensure the city collects enough money from businesses to pay for the services those...
Ocean View man attacked with crowbar
19 hours ago
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident involving a man, 64, who was hit with a crowbar...
$443,000 grant approved for Dewey Beach
By Ellen McIntyre
19 hours ago
A $443,000 grant was recently approved for the Town of Dewey Beach to help fund an emergency...
Former legislator George Bunting dies
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Former legislator and Rehoboth Beach businessman George Bunting, a mainstay in the Cape Region...
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Viewpoints
Lewes Community Playground held vital role in 1960s
By Darryl Daisey
9 minutes ago
The Lewes Community Playground opened near Park Avenue June 1, 1957, at what is now Shipcarpenter...
District decisions
By Jim Paterson
5 hours ago
Suggested tweaks to Route 1 speed camera
By Patrick Farina
9 hours ago
The speed camera on Route 1 has been effective and quite productive. That’s a good thing. I would...
Improve the roads, then build the shopping center
By Matthew G Leeds
10 hours ago
The Atlantic Fields developer seems entirely reasonable in their lawsuit on many points. However,...
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online polls
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Obituaries
George Howard Bunting Jr., former state senator
19 hours ago
Former Delaware State Representative and State Senator George Howard Bunting Jr., 81, passed away...
Sami Philip Maloof, had a zest for life
22 hours ago
Sami Philip Maloof, 82 years young, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, leaving behind a...
Scott A. Green, one of a kind
1 day ago
It is with great shock and sadness that his family announces the passing of Scott A. Green, 69, of...
Gerhard Joseph Poppel, adventurer at heart
1 day ago
Gerhard Joseph Poppel, born in Germany and a lifelong citizen of the world, passed away Tuesday,...
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Sports
Fred Thomas boys win program’s first trophy
By Aaron R. Mushrush
22 hours ago
Sussex Academy hosted the Capital Classic championship games on Valentine’s Day, concluding the...
Cape girls fend off rivals in back-to-back division battles
By Aaron R. Mushrush
23 hours ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team showed no love to its adversaries in the two days leading up to...
Cape unified basketball celebrates seniors
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape unified basketball squad celebrated the Class of 2026 players during its 45-38 loss to...
Cape beats Central, falls to Dover
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape boys’ basketball team split a pair of games last week, cruising past Sussex Central before...
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A & E
Moment of Stillness
19 hours ago
It’s always a lucky day when you see a heron. Peter Klotz shared his image of one of the winged...
Mid-Atlantic Symphony hosts community education series
1 day ago
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra recently piloted a new community education initiative, MSO 101...
Georgetown library student art show to open Feb. 25
2 days ago
An exhibit of works by promising young artists from three Sussex County schools will open Wednesday...
CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest events kick off April 9
3 days ago
Women’s Fest activities will take place from Thursday to Sunday, April 9 to 12, at a variety of...
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Cape Life
Rehoboth Elementary students shine at school spelling bee
21 hours ago
Rehoboth Elementary School held its annual spelling bee Jan. 22, showcasing the skills, focus and...
Artillery and missile testing at Fort Miles is Feb. 21 lecture topic
1 day ago
The Fort Miles Historical Association will host its next lecture at 10 a.m., Saturday Feb. 21, in...
Sussex Tech students volunteer for MLK Day of Service project
1 day ago
For the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, members of the Sussex Technical High School...
Lewes Lions assist with early childhood vision screenings
1 day ago
The Lewes Lions Club recently held vision screenings for youngsters at the Lullaby Learning Center...
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Local Buzz
Grow Your Business with Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden
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Spring Home & Garden is Cape Gazette’s seasonal platform for reaching engaged Cape Region...
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...
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune
George Reilly
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune Today is Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday,” and is a major celebration in many...
50% Off Home Catalog Creations before May 1, 2026
My Status Quo, Inc
Create the catalog of your home before a health crisis turns everything urgent! Families can avoid...
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...
The Secret to a Cozy Delaware Winter? It’s Simmering on Your Stove
Active Adults Realty®
While we love the crisp air of a Delaware winter beach walk, there is something undeniably special...
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...
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Make a Difference - Volunteer Today Call Monica - 302•515•0001 Aquí se habla español.
Jump on the Sponsor Train - Coastal Flooring Solutions Did!
Rally For Our First Responders
All aboard the Sponsor Train! 🚂 We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Coastal Flooring...
Retiree: “I have a gazillion dollars in my retirement savings. Is that enough?”
George Reilly
Several years ago there was a series of commercials for a financial services company where people...
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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
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Tools for Tots program
12:00 pm
Military Officers Assoc. of America Southern...
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
American Legion Mardi Gras party
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
to
6:30 pm
Kapow! kids comic book club
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 program
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, February 18
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:15 am
Sensory art class
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Ashes to go event
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
1:00 pm
Cash bingo
1:30 pm
Italian conversation group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
5:00 pm
to
5:45 pm
Art for kids
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
6:45 pm
Art for tweens
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, February 19
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft builders
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers group
Business
Huxtable to address Rehoboth-Dewey chamber Feb. 24
15 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host Delaware Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes,...
Delaware Paid Leave program marks successful launch
2 days ago
The Delaware Department of Labor Division of Paid Leave began accepting claims for paid time off...
Granary developer earns award for conservation stewardship
2 days ago
Convergence Communities, developer of The Granary, a 451-acre planned community in Milton, has...
Coldwell Banker Premier leaders named RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers
2 days ago
Coldwell Banker Premier recently announced that three members of its leadership team have been...
April closing expected for Eddie Bauer in Rehoboth
2 days ago
Route 1 Rehoboth’s mile of style is losing one of its longstanding clothing stores – Eddie Bauer....
DJ Hill finds success in focusing on customer experience
4 days ago
DJ Hill, the owner of Lefty’s Alley and Eats, said it’s interesting how some people end up...
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Blogs
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
6 hours ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks 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...
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Cape district sees major increase in school meals...
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