Beach Paper

Loopin’ for the Library Bike Ride begins in Lewes June 22

The Lewes Public Library will hold its 3rd Annual Loopin' for the Library Recreational Bike Ride Saturday, June 22. The rides begin and end at the library with three different routes for every type of rider: a five-mile family-friendly loop, a 10-mile ride, and a 20-mile grand loop along the trails...

2019 Cape Henlopen High School Graduation Booklet

Flip through the pages using the arrows below to view the booklet that was inserted in the Friday, June 14, 2019 issue of the Cape Gazette. Don't miss more special publications - subscribe to the full print edition at capegazette.com/subscriptions.Click here for fullscreen view....
Dewey looks to build longest sandcastle

By Ellen Driscoll

Grab your shovels and buckets and head to Dewey Beach Saturday, June 15, to help build what officials hope will be the longest sandcastle on the East Coast. Last year, sandsculptors of all ages collaborated to build a 65-foot castle extending from both sides of Dagsworthy Avenue in front of the...
Dickens Parlour Theatre to begin 10th season June 19 in Millville

Dickens Parlour Theatre’s full-time summer season will begin Wednesday, June 19, with “The Great Kaplan,” a one-man comedy and variety show. Kaplan’s performance is inspired by the antics of Keaton, Sellers, Victor Borge, the Smothers Brothers and the illustrious Wile E. Coyote, among others....
Tangerine Goods now open in Rehoboth

By Chris Flood

One year after opening her first store in Bethany Beach, Tangerine Goods owner Alison Schuch has opened a second location in Rehoboth Beach. The doors to the new location opened Easter weekend on N. First Street, and she said recently things have been going well. “So far, so good,” said Schuch. “...
Beach Paper: Thursday, June 13, 2019

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Steak a claim at any number of Cape Region eateries

By Rehoboth Foodie

With the opening of the new Zoca Mexican joint in Bethany, my thoughts turned to steak. What does steak have to do with that, you might ask? Well, that’s because the co-owner is also the co-owner and executive chef of Harvest Tide Steakhouse in Lewes. Danio Somoza has been honing his skills at...
Cyberpunk 2077 looks breathtaking

By Cassie Gotto White

We were all hoping for a new Cyberpunk 2077 trailer, but I don’t think anyone expected that Keanu Reeves would, 1) announce the game’s release date on stage at Microsoft’s presser or 2) that he would be featured in the game! Right at the end of the new cinematic trailer, a character who looks...
Spot, croaker appear along beaches, fishing pier

By Rich King

Just like that we are in the swing of summer. However someone forgot to keep the heat on last weekend. It was chilly and we had some very rough seas. That didn't stop many from trying to surf fish. Going out on a boat was a no-go, but a few did try. It was rather nautical over the weekend. It...
It happens without warning

By Gene Bleile

It happens without warning, out of the clear blue; like a bee sting when you’re working in the yard: The dreaded “shanks” have crept into your game. Somehow, your swing deserts you and a 10-yard chip goes 30 yards on a 90-degree angle to the rough. If you saw the movie “Tin Cup,” then you remember...
Off-Centered On The Rocks to open June 14 at Lewes ferry terminal

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery will hold the grand opening of Off-Centered On The Rocks, a collaborative outdoor space at the Lewes ferry terminal, Friday, June 14. This waterfront, community-style space will feature a fire pit, pergola, picnic tables, benches and cornhole...
West Marine reopens in new location

By Ryan Mavity

West Marine has reopened after relocating from Pelican Square on Route 1 to Rehoboth Mall next to Walmart. The new store opened May 24, but an official grand opening ceremony will be held Saturday, June 29. Spokeswoman Renee Harvey said the move allowed West Marine to better serve customers with...
The early days of Cape Henlopen State Park

This photograph from the 1960s shows the earliest entrance to Cape Henlopen State Park, just after the area started transitioning from the United States Army’s Fort Miles to one of the finest state parks along the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Traffic to the park was light in those days, before...
Puzzles’ new jigsaw features iconic Lewes sunset photo

Locally owned Puzzles commissioned the work of Milton photographer Robert Young after reaching out on Facebook for photographic submissions of a quintessential Lewes sunset to be used as the image on its latest puzzle. The 204-piece, 9.5-inch-square wooden jigsaw puzzle, “Delaware Bay Sunset,”...
Crust & Craft in Rehoboth gets makeover in time for summer

Crust & Craft, an artisan pizza and craft beer restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, recently underwent renovations that brighten the dining room while maintaining the coastal dining spot’s distinctive character. SoDel Concepts purchased Crust & Craft in February 2019. “We planned on doing a few...
Free weekly yoga and Zumba return to Lewes Canalfront Park

Summer is here, so people can get their bodies and minds into warm-weather vibes with free yoga and Zumba sessions in Lewes Canalfront Park. Yoga, led by dedicated and experienced DimitraYoga instructors, will be held every Sunday from 8 to 9 a.m. through Sept. 1. All attendees need to bring is a...

Columnists

Fishing Report

Rich King has been fishing since he could walk, thanks to his grandfather who was an avid surf and deep sea fisherman. Get more fishing information and photos at Delaware-Surf-Fishing.com.

Play

Cassie Gotto-White is a gamer, communications professional and coffee lover. She discovered her passion for video games at age six when she was given an NES Top Loader. Her current main console is a PlayStation 4, but she also owns a Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. She considers herself to be a single-player games advocate, and some of her favorite games are The Last of Us, the Uncharted series, the Yakuza series and Night in the Woods. Follow her at cgottowhite on Instagram and Twitter, and add her on PSN: unleash-the-bats.

Steppin' Up To The Plate

The Rehoboth Foodie also writes The Business of Eating column every Friday in the Cape Gazette under the pseudonym “Bob Yesbek.” He can be reached at byesbek@capegazette.com.

The 19th Hole

Gene Bleile is a retired physical education teacher, high school coach and elementary guidance counselor. Check out his fine art photography website.