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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
What’s New
Cape Gazette office closed July 2-4
Cape Artists Gallery to host open house July 5
Financial firms Lindenberg, KMR and Peninsula announce merger
General Assembly approves higher environmental fees
Cape High students earn Delaware Certificate of Multiliteracy
Schaeffer files to run for 20th District seat in 2026
Sussex Academy student-athletes fêted at all-sports banquet
Possum Juniors comedy-mystery ‘WCKY’ to open July 25
Bond bill passes for nearly $1 billion
Delaware FC holds summer camp at Cape
Celebrating America’s independence in 1993
State park friends group launches new photography competition
Marijuana sales to begin Aug. 1
News / Police
Sussex council approves Nature Conservancy office project
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
A $100,000 project to renovate a vacant house near Milton for use as a field office by The Nature...
News Briefs 7/1/25
1 day ago
Task force created to examine auto insurance The General Assembly has passed a concurrent...
330 Rehoboth Ave. property granted variances by BoA
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment approved two variances June 23, paving the way for the...
State road projects progress as summer heats up
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
As the summer beach season gets into full swing – along with the accompanying traffic – drivers...
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Viewpoints
Prioritizing men’s mental health saves lives
By John Russum
1 day ago
As June comes to an end, so does Men’s Mental Health Month, but the importance of the message must...
Summer standstill
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Much of Sussex County is still rural
By Johannes Sayre
1 day ago
I thank the Cape Gazette for its analysis of new side-by-side developments proposed between Route 9...
Stop road projects that only accommodate tourists
By Robert Adams
1 day ago
Why are elected officials so afraid of tourists? When you remove all the stoplights, of course it’s...
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Obituaries
Susan Murray Wilgus, retired nurse
1 day ago
Susan Murray Wilgus, wife of William B. Wilgus, passed away at home in Millsboro Friday, June 27,...
Stephen Paul Istvan, veteran, law enforcement officer
1 day ago
Stephen Paul Istvan, 74, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Beebe...
Anita Marie Baker Wright, retired teacher
1 day ago
Anita Marie Baker Wright, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born Jan. 13,...
Richard ‘Brett’ Ryan, sportsman and coach
5 days ago
Richard “Brett” Ryan, 53, of Georgetown passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was...
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Sports
American Legion Post 28 baseball team hoping for midseason surge
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Nearly halfway through its second season back in action, the American Legion Post 28 baseball team...
Cape softball celebrates exploits at end-of-season banquet
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape softball team honored its players at the end-of-season awards banquet June 24 at Irish...
Emeritus man running a fade pattern across the sports landscape
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Emeritus man - A retired guy who recognized me from a People in Sports column photo asked, “What...
Teenage siblings top field at Dewey Beach Patrol 5K
By Dave Frederick
4 days ago
The 23rd annual Dewey Beach Patrol 5K was won by 18-year-old Daniel Danilovitz from Moosic, Pa., in...
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A & E
Bee and Shasta
1 day ago
A bee enjoys a sip of nectar from a shasta daisy in Bridget Touhey’s photo taken in Rehoboth Beach.
Musical director applications due July 20 to Possum Point Players
2 days ago
Possum Point Players theater group is seeking applicants to direct two musicals scheduled for the...
Kids’ Running of the Bull takes over Dewey
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Starboard held its Kids’ Running of the Bull event June 28, as the foggy weather didn’t deter a...
‘The Secret Garden’ musical to open in Milford July 11
3 days ago
Second Street Players announced performances for its summer musical, “The Secret Garden,” will take...
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Cape Life
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents A Night of Elegance in White
By Dan Cook
3 hours ago
The Sussex County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. presented A Night of Elegance...
UUSD social and environmental justice panel presents grants
21 hours ago
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware Social & Environmental Justice Committee...
Bayhealth celebrates Internal Medicine Residency Program graduates
1 day ago
Bayhealth celebrated a significant milestone with the second class graduating from its Internal...
Lewes Senior Activity Center holds summer solstice dance
1 day ago
Dancers of all ages celebrate the summer solstice June 22 with an afternoon dance party at Lewes...
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Local Buzz
A RLT is for YOU
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
A RLT is for YOU I learned a new acronym recently: BLUF. Bottom Line Up Front. I understand this...
STAGING & VIRTUAL STAGING
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These Lewes Restaurants Are Serving History (And Amazing Food)
The Cape Current
Ever had cocktails in a sea pilot’s mansion? Or curry in a former mayor’s home? From firehouses to...
Beer and Food, the Delaware Way
The Cape Current
Local beer expert Zeke Ottemiller shares easy pairing tips using brews from Dogfish, Big Oyster,...
Taking It With You
Bill Cullin
Before you list your home for sale, take a careful look around. Are there some items you will want...
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First Impressions Start at the Curb When preparing your home for sale, a well-groomed yard is one...
HOW TO PREPARE FOR SHOWINGS
HOW TO PREPARE FOR SHOWINGS These are some guidelines to help prepare for showings: ...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
(All day)
52nd Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition
(All day)
“Inside the Studio of Ethel PB Leach.” Curated by by...
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Farmers Market at Sea Colony
8:00 am
to
11:30 am
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Outdoor yoga class
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Historic Lewes—Yoga on Campus
9:30 am
Veteran suicide prevention event
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
Spinning Yarns knit & crochet club
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
4:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Benevolence Night
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
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
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dewey Beach bonfire night
Thursday, July 3
(All day)
“Inside the Studio of Ethel PB Leach.” Curated by by...
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
(All day)
52nd Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
10:30 am
English as a Second Language class
9:30 am
Veteran suicide prevention event
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
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
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
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
A View Into the Past: Historic House Tour
5:00 pm
Historic House tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Friday, July 4
(All day)
“Inside the Studio of Ethel PB Leach.” Curated by by...
(All day)
“Feathered and Fancy”: Avian Interpretations from...
(All day)
Lewes 4th of July Celebration
(All day)
52nd Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Bring Mayberry Back to Milton
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
Makenzie Youth Parade
11:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks fundraiser
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
Bethany Beach Fourth of July Celebration
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers & Artisan Market
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
9:30 pm
Dewey Beach fireworks
Business
Dachshund Derby Costume Contest set July 16
18 hours ago
Taco Reho will host its Dachshund Derby Costume Contest, welcoming all the local wiener doggies...
Poppiti returns as Delaware Farm Bureau executive director
23 hours ago
The Delaware Farm Bureau announced Joseph G. Poppiti has returned to a leadership role as its...
Community Bank Delaware supports Laurel fireworks display
1 day ago
Community Bank Delaware recently presented a donation of $1,000 to the Town of Laurel in support...
Delaware Division of Small Business unveils new logo
2 days ago
The Delaware Division of Small Business recently unveiled its new logo design. The refreshed...
Faw Casson promotes two as firm partners
2 days ago
Faw Casson, an accounting and business consultation firm, announced two new partners with the...
Ocean State Job Lot cuts ribbon in Seaford
2 days ago
Ocean State Job Lot celebrated the opening of its newest Delaware store with a ribbon cutting at...
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Blogs
Irish Exit
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
I HATE goodbyes at the end of gatherings. For eons, I was trapped in the etiquette loop:“Thanks for...
Trivial Pursuits
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Steve and I don’t frequent trivia nights in bars and restaurants. I maintain it’s because we want...
Core Beliefs
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
As if life wasn’t complicated enough. Nowadays, it’s not just about the general condition of our...
Whimsy and Weirdness
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Whimsy. Weird. One means
light, fun, fanciful
. The other means
odd, strange, bizarre...
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