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Sunday, June 16, 2024
What’s New
Young author to sign novel at Browseabout Books June 29
Roman Pictures Film Festival screenings to open June 21
Save Oct. 24 for Just Us Cat Rescue fundraiser at 1776 Steakhouse
Kids’ summer classes kick off July 8 at Milton Arts Guild
Mill Pond Garden to spotlight solstice flowers June 23
Lewes youngster continues musical studies in the Philippines
50-year-old gets ripped, drops A1C to healthy levels
Public invited to help develop data-collecting system
Lavender Fest leaves guests feeling refreshed
Cambria Hotel now open outside Rehoboth Beach
Mead, Metal and Viking Festival pillages in Milton
Sussex P&Z approves Chapel Branch plan
Campaign aims to get milk to local food banks
News / Police
Sussex commits $800,000 to Fenwick dredging
By Ron MacArthur
1 day ago
After two presentations, Sussex County Council voted at its June 4 meeting to contribute $800,000...
Milton Village Apartments get approval
By Ron MacArthur
1 day ago
The 296-unit Milton Village Apartments has received approval of its final site plan. At its June 5...
DelDOT hosts open house on Milton traffic studies
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
As the area in and around Milton grows and expands, the Delaware Department of Transportation is...
Milton council approves taxation ordinance
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
After back-to-back years with large property tax increases, Milton Town Council passed an ordinance...
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Viewpoints
Remember all that winter rain? It’s mostly dried up
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
Back in March, I wrote a column about how this past winter was a wet one. While it wasn’t going to...
Beyond compare
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Sussex takes steps to provide affordable housing
1 day ago
Affordable and workforce housing are terms used frequently whenever discussions about housing in...
Nightmare on 9 getting closer to reality
By Jane Gruenebaum and Joe Pika
1 day ago
At 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a...
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Obituaries
Sarah Horvath, retired legal secretary
2 days ago
Sarah "Sally" Horvath passed away at home Thursday, May 30, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Sally...
Berley A. Mears Jr., proud veteran
2 days ago
Berley A. Mears Jr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Delaware. He was born and...
Stella Marie Klein, had a zest for life
2 days ago
Stella Marie Klein, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024, in Milford. She was born Sept...
James Kevin Murray, beloved father
3 days ago
James Kevin Murray, 65, passed away on the night of Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born Nov. 1,...
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Sports
Delaware Football Club branches into Cape Henlopen
By Gabrielle Ziegler
19 hours ago
Delaware Football Club-South held its first club night June 10 at Cape Henlopen High School. The...
Setting the course for mixed tournaments
By Fritz Schranck
21 hours ago
Two single-sex high schools in Delaware have golf teams in their spring sports programs – Padua...
Dagsboro angler wins Youth Fishing Tournament
1 day ago
More than 300 youth anglers turned out on a perfect early summer day June 1 to cast their lines in...
U.S. Open week
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
The first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament is in the books in North Carolina, at Pinehurst No...
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A & E
Paul Kares concert rocks for the kids
By Bill Shull
12 hours ago
The music echoed across the field and the runway at Eagle Crest. For the first time, Paul Cullen...
New Music and Wind Festival blows through Milton
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The wind may not have cooperated, but plenty of visitors came out on a bright, sunny day June 1,...
Summer children’s theater camps and shows return in July
1 day ago
The 43rd season of the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre has a wealth of artistry and fun planned...
Movie nights and bonfires kick off June 17 in Dewey Beach
1 day ago
Movies and bonfires in Dewey Beach, presented by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce...
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Cape Life
Lewes library club celebrates Worldwide Knit in Public Day
By Megan Smith
12 hours ago
Lewes Public Library’s knitting/crochet club held its inaugural Worldwide Knit in Public Day...
Making memories with great friends and the Gazette in Australia and Bali
15 hours ago
Lewes residents John Barry, George Roig and Mike Dorsey enjoyed reading their Cape Gazette while...
Master Gardeners to host A Day in the Garden June 22
1 day ago
Sussex County Master Gardeners will host A Day in the Garden from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Lewes history walking tours off to a strong start
1 day ago
The Lewes Historical Society’s daily walking tour has been getting rave reviews since its April...
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Local Buzz
Rearranging Furniture Could Help You Use Space More Effectively and Give You a Mental Boost
Bill Cullin
People often arrange furniture when they move into a home, get used to a particular layout and give...
Interior Decorating
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
Grooming Your Yard
Bill Cullin
Does your yard have a freshly-painted fence, a smooth, green lawn and a well-trimmed hedge? A well-...
“JUST SOLD” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
The Mike...
YOU ARE INVITED! ANNUAL GOLF OUTING!
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Restore
Annual Golf Outing for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Annual Golf Outing at Midland Golf...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
HELP WANTED! ReStore Donation Coordinator
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Restore
The ReStore Donation Coordinator works closely with and under the supervision of the ReStore...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Inaugural Bethany Beach Cellofest
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Bethany Beach Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Tidal Market Delaware Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:30 pm
to
3:00 pm
Bloody Mary bar
3:00 pm
CAMP Rehoboth Chorus and Alliance Singers present On...
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, June 17
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
10:00 am
RB Free Writes
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Group
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
LIB Garden Story Time
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Book club meeting
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
2:00 pm
to
2:45 pm
Jazzercise
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Rummikub
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
7:15 pm
VEX Robotic Summer Camp
8:30 pm
Dewey Beach Movie Night
Tuesday, June 18
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:00 am
English as a Second Language class
9:15 am
to
10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Summer Preschool Story Time
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Cascading Carlos juggling program
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:30 am
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 meeting
11:30 am
to
2:00 pm
League of Women Voters of Sussex County meeting
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Bible study
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Money School program
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Tween Tuesday
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:30 pm
Stroke Support group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
14th & 20th Representative District Republican...
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Business
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team ranks No. 1 in Delaware
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The Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team of Jack Lingo Realtor was recently ranked first in Delaware...
Don’t forget the true meaning of this beloved holiday
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Every week, I carve out the same quiet time during which I come up with my weekly column. This...
Rehoboth becomes Margaritaville for annual crawl
1 day ago
Somewhere is something else when it comes to making margaritas. The Baltimore Avenue restaurant...
Shore Marketplace craft workshops continue June 19
2 days ago
Shore Marketplace is now offering workshops featuring a variety of hands-on DIY crafts at 17689...
Lewes farmers market opens midweek edition for season
2 days ago
John and Diane O’Connor had bags of baked goods and produce as they left the Historic Lewes Farmers...
Entrepreneur program grant applications due June 24
2 days ago
The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation is now accepting applications from small business owners in...
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Blogs
Love Over Money
2 days ago
John Robbins awakened the conscience of a nation in 1987 when he first published his classic Diet...
Joro’s Web
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
The other night we were eating dinner out on our deck, and my eyes wandered to a weathered blue...
There’s an App for That
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1 week ago
I remember back when “app” meant Sour Cream Onion Dip. It was a “mobile app” if you took it to a...
Y.I.M.B.Y (Yes, in my Backyard)
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
After two weeks in the UK, I am settling back down to home, and my comfortable routine. While it...
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Sussex commits $800,000 to Fenwick dredging
Ron MacArthur
1 day ago
After two presentations, Sussex County Council voted at its June 4 meeting to contribute $800,000...