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Rehoboth Beach and public health more than one century ago

This postcard mailed in 1908 shows that Rehoboth Beach was touting itself as a resort that was not only fun but also good for visitors’ health. Who would ever have thought that more than a century later, city officials would be ordering visitors to stay off the Boardwalk and beach due to a public...

Surf fishing allowed with restrictions

Under the state’s stay-at-home order, surf fishing is allowed but only two people per vehicle are allowed on beaches. Vehicles must have a current surf fishing permit, and two people with the vehicle must be from the same household, officials said. Both people must actively fish while on the beach...
Capriotti’s offering free, contactless delivery

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop of Delaware is offering free delivery on orders through order.capriottis.com. Capriotti’s is also offering contactless delivery. For a contactless delivery option, guests can specify that they’d prefer this method in the instructions field at checkout. The Capriotti’s in...
Lewes Historical Society plans Tavern Talks

While Lewes Historical Society's buildings remain closed until May 15, history lovers can mark their calendar and buy tickets now for the society’s ever-popular Tavern Talks. Tavern Talks 1813: Navigating the Blockade is now scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday, July 17-18. This interactive...
Hopkins Farm Creamery is open

By Deny Howeth

Hopkins Farm Creamery is open for drive-through service. As cars approach, drivers are greeted by Michael Hopkins who directs each car through the process. The creamery is on Route 9 at Dairy Farm Road, just outside of Lewes.
Apple Electric lights up the night

Following a nationwide trend on social media, some businesses and residents are putting up holiday lights to spread cheer and honor medical workers who are on the front lines of the coronavirus health crisis. Apple Electric, on Route 24 near the Route 1 intersection, was quick to respond with a...
Where to find help in Sussex County

Many organizations are providing much needed support right now. The Cape Gazette has created this community support map to help aid in the effort. To access the map legend, click on the icon in the upper left corner. Indian River School District changed all its meal locations, beginning Monday,...
Mess hall for the Lewes Civilian Conservation Corps

When Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) members were assigned to dig mosquito ditches in the salt marshes of Delaware in the 1930s, they lived in two hastily constructed buildings on land along Savannah Road in Lewes where the Huling Cove senior citizen apartments now stand. The members slept in...
Firefly cancels 2020 festival

Firefly Music Festival, Delaware’s mega outdoor live music festival, has canceled its event scheduled for June 18-21 at The Woodlands in Dover. “At the direction of state and local authorities and federal guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are saddened to confirm the cancellation of Firefly...
Shaka Shack reopens in Millville

Shaka Shack take-out restaurant in Millville has opened for the 2020 season with newly finished renovations. Clay Reynolds opened Shaka Shack in September 2019 after his sister Samantha closed Mermaid Galley in the same location. Reynolds has made a few changes over the winter, including...
Lewes in Bloom tulips bring color to the area

Lewes in Bloom tulip beds are starting to burst out with color. Each fall, the group digs up old bulbs and plants thousands of new bulbs in parks and entryways in Lewes. Amid postponements and shutdowns, few Lewes Tulip Celebration events will take place, but that doesn’t preclude area residents...
2020 Spring Home & Garden Guide

ON THE COVER: Some birds build nests; others seek an enclosure. View more birdhouse photos by Deny Howeth on page 66.As the weather gets warmer, homeowners' thoughts turn to making their property look its best. Cape Gazette's Spring Home & Garden Guide has advice and ideas, plus resources for...
Shepherd's Office offers free grab-and-go food

By Ron MacArthur

Although the Shepherd's Office in Georgetown is closed, volunteers are still providing food to those in need. Director Jim Martin said a brown-bag, grab-and-go program started March 17 and will continue as long as needed. The bags are available on the office's front porch at 408 N. Bedford St. the...
Relief extended to restaurants, bars

By Melissa Steele

No-interest loans are now available to restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses that have suffered under government-mandated crowd restrictions. “Restaurants, bars, hotels, and other hospitality-related businesses, and their workers, are among those most seriously impacted by coronavirus...
Shark Tank to feature Frozen Farmer’s Katey Evans March 27

ABC’s “Shark Tank” will feature The Frozen Farmer from Bridgeville at 8 p.m., Friday, March 27. The Frozen Farmer’s Katey Evans dives into the tank to pitch a full line of super-premium ice cream, dairy-free, gluten-free and fat-free sorbet, along with “nice cream,” a unique blend of ice cream and...
Luck of the Irish

By Deny Howeth

Irish eyes are smiling at Irish Eyes Lewes and Milton, where the restaurants are serving the traditional corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and soda bread March 17, until 8 p.m., for take out. “It’s a little different this year than most years, but we have a few people working and meals to go,”...

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.” The two of them have never been seen in the same place at the same time. Just sayin’.

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.

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