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Thursday, March 26, 2026
What’s New
Zwaanendael Women’s Club geranium sale orders due by April 15
Linda Ziemba, AstraZeneca retiree
Delmarva Christian School receives $250K grant for Georgetown campus expansion
Little Vikings students celebrate 100 days of learning
St. Peter’s Holy Week services start March 29
Sussex Academy elementary students present academic showcase
Cape district receives $150K grant to support early literacy efforts
Benefit events to celebrate life of ‘Spoonie’ March 31, May 4
Cape girls’ basketball celebrates 2026 season
Town of Milton water tower work continues
Cape boys’ basketball holds awards banquet
Seahawks lax bounces back to pounce on Panthers 18-6
Sussex Academy boys’ lax wipes out Wildcats 15-2 in season opener
News / Police
Ritzert runs for re-election in Lewes
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Tim Ritzert sat in the tiny office in Lewes City Hall reserved for members of council. When he’s...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Milford
1 day ago
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred March 23...
Two charged in Georgetown drug bust
1 day ago
Two Georgetown residents face felony drug charges March 20 after a drug bust. Members of the...
Dewey approves bayfront dining for The Lighthouse
By Ellen McIntyre
2 days ago
The Lighthouse Restaurant in Dewey Beach will be permitted to implement temporary outdoor dining on...
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Videos
Seahawks lax bounces back to pounce on Panthers 18-6
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Viewpoints
Lewes High graduates 26 seniors 75 years ago
1 day ago
This year’s senior class is entering the final stretch, with just a few months remaining until...
Sussex doesn’t need a medical school; it needs doctors
By William Albanese
2 days ago
Everyone agrees on one thing: Sussex County needs more physicians. Our population is growing...
Bringing together community, culture and commerce
By Ronald KL Collins
2 days ago
The world is what we make it. In that world, we can create magic if we only wish for it. Much...
County competition
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Janet Lynn O’Brien, loved her family, community
21 hours ago
Janet Lynn O’Brien, 74, lovingly known as Jan or Mimi, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her...
Dolores Irene Pollack, kind, loving soul
22 hours ago
Dolores Irene Pollack, 88, of Lewes and formerly of Bellmawr, N.J., passed away Monday, March 16,...
Daniel B. Jones, Delmarva Power retiree
22 hours ago
Daniel B. Jones, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home in Milton....
Donald Mais Fisher, veteran, active community member
1 day ago
Donald Mais Fisher, 82, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family Wednesday,...
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Sports
Cape boys’ lax sinks the Bucs 15-4
By Dan Cook
59 minutes ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team took its first step in the 2026 season with a 15-4 victory over the...
Royals softball shows heart at end of Indian River loss
By Aaron R. Mushrush
59 minutes ago
A young Delmarva Chrisitan softball roster will receive no quarter to start the 2026 season, as...
Cape girls’ lax runs off 15 unanswered goals to beat CR 15-2
By Dave Frederick
1 hour ago
The Cape girls’ lacrosse team was at Caesar Rodney to open the season March 25. The Riders are...
Cape boys’ volleyball outduels Royals 3-0
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
The Cape boys’ volleyball squad took an opening-day 25-8, 25-12, 25-22 victory over the Royals...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Joe Bryan to perform March 29 in Lewes
30 minutes ago
Kick back, relax, and enjoy Joe Bryan live from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 29, at The Wheelhouse...
Local artist inspires students with Doodley Brain creative experience
By Ellen McIntyre
4 hours ago
As Sussex Academy middle schoolers doodled on the tables with pastel crayons and markers, local...
Queen tribute show coming to Milton April 4
20 hours ago
The Milton Theatre will present Xtreme Queen: The Legacy of Freddie Mercury in a re-creation of the...
Kite festival returns to Lewes April 3
1 day ago
The Great Delaware Kite Festival, co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware...
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Cape Life
Grand opening celebrated at American Legion Post 28
By Deny Howeth
29 minutes ago
American Legion Post 28 spent March 14 celebrating several occasions: the grand opening of its new...
A Greek adventure with the Cape Gazette
20 hours ago
This past October, John and Christine Lodge of Nassau Grove in Lewes traveled to Greece and its...
Sussex Academy sophomore wins Delaware Poetry Out Loud competition
22 hours ago
Sussex Academy sophomore Natalia Gatti was named the 2026 Delaware Poetry Out Loud champion at the...
Wescoat Scholarship applications due April 15
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen High School class of 2026 students and prior graduates who wish to be considered for...
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Local Buzz
Deadlines
Bill Cullin
Both buyer and seller should be aware of all of the deadlines in their purchase agreement. Each...
Real Estate Tip: How to Set a Proper Budget for Your Home Remodel
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
The Melio Companies - McDonalds jumps on the Sponsor Rally Train
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🚨 Sponsor Spotlight! 🚨 We are thrilled to welcome The Melio Companies - McDonalds to the 5th...
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...
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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...
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
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JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
You could win in a new HVAC system by Shoretech!
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When locals and visitors are deciding where to go out in the Cape Region, make sure they find your...
Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden Returns with Fresh Ideas for Your Home
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
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
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen job fair preparation workshop
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Friday, March 27
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me story time
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French movie club
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
6:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 28
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring Craft Fair
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Easter egg hunt
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Teen job fair
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Anime club
3:00 pm
SODELO spring concert
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
IRVFC fried chicken dinner
6:00 pm
The Easter Story presentation
7:00 pm
Coastal Concerts performance
Business
Jailhouse Antiques returns to Milton
44 minutes ago
A familiar face is back in Milton in more ways than one, in the form of Jailhouse Antiques, which...
Old Ice House Liquors now Rehoboth Liquors
6 hours ago
After closing for a short renovation, the Old Ice House Liquors on Rehoboth Avenue Extended has...
Rehoboth coffee shop and bakery The Point has closed
22 hours ago
After 15 years in business, The Point outside Rehoboth Beach has closed. Located at the fork in...
BPG|Sports taking over operations at Sports at the Beach
1 day ago
March marks the start of tournament season for travel baseball, and teams battling it out at Sports...
Lieutenant governor meets with small business leaders across the state
1 day ago
To identify new opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to strengthen Delaware’s economy and...
Delmarva Christian teacher recognized by Johnson Orthodontics
3 days ago
A Delmarva Christian third-grade teacher received an unexpected classroom honor last month thanks...
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Blogs
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
2 days 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
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
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Premier Listings
Wellesley at Hidden Meadows
Lewes
1,065,000.00
18383 Highwood Drive Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 - Welcome to 18383 Highwood Drive, a stunning...
The Carrie Lingo Team
New Listing and Open House in Anthem at 28353...
Milton
445,000.00
Join us on Saturday, March 28th between 10 am and 12 pm for an open house in this beautiful former...
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The Julie Gritton Team
New Luxurious Listing ~ 29606 Patrick Henry Cir,...
Millsboro
679,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of 55+ living in this exquisite Schell Brothers Whimbrel model, situated on...
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549,000.00
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Four Seasons at Belle Terre
Lewes
675,000.00
21153 Conti Street Lewes DE 19958- Welcome to Four Seasons at Bella Terre, a premier lifestyle...
The Carrie Lingo 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...
Open House:
Sat, 03/28/2026 -
11:00am
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2:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Greenwood
439,900.00
TWO HOUSES OPEN IN FARMINGTON; SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 12PM - 2PM: 32 & 46 BROAD ST (right next...
Open House:
Sat, 03/28/2026 -
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The Real McCoy Group
Rare 4BR 3.5BA Park Shore Condo | 29805 Striper Harbor
Rehoboth Beach
1,017,000.00
🏡 29805 Striper Harbor | Park Shore, Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $1,017,000 Welcome to Park Shore...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Don’t Miss this Luxury Open House in Governors!
Lewes
999,999.00
CHIC COASTAL ELEGANCE! Experience the pinnacle of luxury with this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in...
Open House:
Sat, 03/28/2026 -
12:00pm
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2:00pm
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Ritzert runs for re-election in Lewes
Bill Shull
1 day ago
Tim Ritzert sat in the tiny office in Lewes City Hall reserved for members of council. When he’s...
