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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
What’s New
Food Bank of Delaware accepts fresh produce donations
Laurel man charged in Lewes, Milton, Lincoln thefts
Angola-area home hit by gunfire
Beebe’s two comprehensive cancer centers certified for quality
John J. Forstoffer, veteran, family man
George Walter Bauer, lifelong learner, teacher
Lewes Lions expand medical equipment lending program
News Briefs 7/8/25
Lewes boat parade features Jaws, Eagles and American flags
Harbor of Refuge Light under construction
Bruce In The USA rocks the docks in Lewes
Concerns raised over state’s Broadkill dune project
Crash closes Route 1 southbound near Milton
News / Police
Special election set for seat vacated by Parker Selby
By Melissa Steele
9 hours ago
After months of speculation over a Milton- and Lewes-area representative seat that was empty the...
DNREC cuts surf-fishing reservations for most beaches
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced changes to the...
Helicopter used to inspect power lines near Lewes
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
A low-flying helicopter was used to inspect power lines in the Lewes area July 7. A contractor sits...
Milton council approves bids for Broad Street parcels
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton Town Council unanimously approved a pair of bids for two Broad Street parcels the town...
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Viewpoints
A few of many…
9 hours ago
Everhart announces retirement from Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber
By Carol Everhart
11 hours ago
The following letter was sent out to the membership of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber...
Parker Selby’s lifelong service is commendable
By Marlene A. Saunders
12 hours ago
Stell Parker Selby's tenure as the representative for RD 20 does not outshine her commendable and...
Should teachers get to pick their own evaluations?
By Tanya Hettler
12 hours ago
A bill sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, Senate Bill 165, titled “An act to amend Title 14 of the...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Mary Ellen Carey, Diamond State Telephone retiree
23 hours ago
Mary Ellen Conaway Carey passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 4, 2025, with her family by...
Mary Catherine Goldberg, faithful church member
5 days ago
Mary Catherine Goldberg, a lifelong resident of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home with her...
Susan Murray Wilgus, retired nurse
1 week 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 week ago
Stephen Paul Istvan, 74, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Beebe...
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Sports
Restrictive rules gave athletes more free time during summer months
8 hours ago
Rules of restrictions - The hot summer months used to be a cooling-off period for school-aged...
Lewes 8-10 All-Stars defeat Nanticoke, Woodbridge
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
After falling to Millsboro in the opening round of the District 3 tournament, the Lewes 8-10...
Positivity prevails for Lewes 8-10 softball all-stars
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
The point of playing a game is to have fun. Winning is nice, but it is after all the act of playing...
Winning becomes a theme in Milton as 8-10 softball all-stars show out
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Early in the District 3 softball tournament, the Milton 8-10 all-stars have demonstrated they are...
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A & E
Fieldside Feast
20 hours ago
A bald eagle stands over a deer carcass in a harvested field, pausing mid-meal with a commanding...
Southern Delaware Orchestra concerts set July 19, 20
2 days ago
The Southern Delaware Orchestra will perform a concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at Milford...
Food-licious exhibition continues at Gallery One
3 days ago
Gallery One’s Food-licious exhibition is open to the public through Tuesday, Aug. 5, at at 32...
‘Doing Time with Lavinia’ musical and cabaret show set July 12
3 days ago
Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present “Doing Time with Lavinia: The Musical...
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Cape Life
AAUW hosts luncheon for scholarship recipients
17 hours ago
The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown branch recently awarded six $5,000 scholarships and one $2,500...
Parkinson’s group receives $13,900 from 100 Women Who Care
21 hours ago
Members of 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware recently gathered at Epworth United Methodist...
Lewes Lions Club installs new officers
23 hours ago
At their June meeting, the Lewes Lions installed a new slate of officers for the 2025-26 year....
Delaware SAR Caesar Rodney Chapter awards scholarship to Cape grad
1 day ago
The Caesar Rodney Chapter of the Delaware Sons of the American Revolution recently awarded its...
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Local Buzz
Yearly Rental - Great Location- Lakeside Plantations East/Lewes
Bay Coast Realty
Year Round Rental available for $2000.00 monthly in the neighborhood of Plantation East, Lewes,...
SOLD - THE PENINSULA - 33558 WINDSWEPT DRIVE
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
SOLD - THE PENINSULA - 33558 WINDSWEPT DRIVE FRANK A. HORNSTEIN REALTOR Accredited Staging...
35020 South Dr #3883, Lewes, DE 19966
Bay Coast Realty
Welcome to the beautiful views of West Bay Park. This hidden gem offers plenty of community...
Hari Cameron Shares His Peach Sorbet Recipe
The Cape Current
Chef Hari Cameron offers a simple but indulgent sorbet recipe using Bennett Orchards peaches, a...
THE HENLOPEN - SOLD AT FULL PRICE
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
THE HENLOPEN - UNIT 705 SOLD AT FULL PRICE. Call me for all of your real estate needs. FRANK...
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
WIRING MONEY FOR SETTLEMENT THIS HAS BECOME A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE SALE OF A HOME. If you...
How to Set a Proper Budget for Your Home Remodel
Bill Cullin
When you decide to renovate your home – whether to sell or make improvements for you and your...
Meet Valerie!
Got Your Back Self Defense
Valerie Plump is one of the founding partners of Got Your Back Self Defense. She is also a wife, a...
7 Local Eateries Bringing the Med to Delaware
The Cape Current
From flaming saganaki to stuffed grape leaves, coastal Delaware is serving up a world of...
Past Meets Present at Cape Henlopen State Park
The Cape Current
Pam George explores Cape Henlopen State Park, where shipwrecks, war bunkers and peaceful sunrises...
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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...
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
10:30 am
English as a Second Language class
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
RAL Cottage Tour
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
75th Annual Cottage Tour
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
10:30 am
Story time at Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Little Yogis
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
STEM Squad
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
4:00 pm
to
5:30 pm
“Finding Their Voices”—The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:30 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Sarah Penner
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, July 9
(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
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
8:00 am
USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Farmers Market at Sea Colony
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
RAL Cottage Tour
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
75th Annual Cottage Tour
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
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Video game night
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
Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dewey Beach bonfire night
7:00 pm
SummerScape 2025
Thursday, July 10
(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
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
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
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
Brunch for single gay men
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Craft club
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Minecraft builders
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
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
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Business
Tidemark Foundation awards 2025 scholarships
1 day ago
The Tidemark Foundation announced Addison Lane, a recent Sussex Academy graduate, has been awarded...
DRBA Commission selects Joel Coppadge to lead bi-state agency
2 days ago
At a June 17 meeting, the Delaware River and Bay Authority commissioners unanimously approved...
Beach cleanup and fundraiser benefit Center for Inland Bays
2 days ago
To honor World Oceans Day June 8, Big Chill Beach Club hosted a community beach cleanup followed by...
Purdue Pharma opioid settlement secures final AG signatures
2 days ago
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all...
How to get your credit mortgage-ready
2 days ago
Your credit history is one of the main factors a lender evaluates when reviewing your loan...
Paul Kares receives $10,000 donation from boat club
2 days ago
Freedom Boat Club recently donated $10,000 to Paul Kares. Founded by Paul Cullen and Jim Rivette,...
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Blogs
Seasons of Blog (700th Post Today!)
By Elise Seyfried
12 hours ago
350,000 words I have written, it's
700 mini-essays counting today
They’re not...
Irish Exit
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
As if life wasn’t complicated enough. Nowadays, it’s not just about the general condition of our...
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Water advisory issued, lifted The state issued July 3 and then lifted July 4 a recreational water...
