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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
What’s New
Anna Ruth Doutt, UD retiree
Bayhealth golf event raises $80K for cancer institute
Elsbeth MacKay, retired registered nurse
Bayhealth celebrates clinical pastoral education program graduates
News Briefs 5/7/24
Blue-collar guys run races while lacrosse teams run clocks
State workers unite to support HB 350
HB 350 is not what the doctor ordered
Kidney Walk brings hope and help
Rehoboth BoA grants Coast Hotel variance request
State marijuana czar briefs Lewes council
Cape school board forum focuses on key issues
Whale washes ashore near Indian River Inlet
News / Police
Driver charged in Dewey hit and run
7 hours ago
The driver sought in connection with a hit and run in Dewey Beach surrendered herself to the Dewey...
Frankford man dies in single-car crash
7 hours ago
A Frankford man died May 4 following a single-vehicle fatal crash near Gumboro. The crash happened...
Rehoboth studying traffic-calming measures on King Charles
By Chris Flood
20 hours ago
Looking to find ways to address speeding and improve sight lines, Rehoboth Beach has installed...
Delmarva Power planning power line project in Milton
By Ryan Mavity
21 hours ago
Delmarva Power is planning a system reliability project aimed at improving service in Milton and...
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Viewpoints
Market forces
By JIm Paterson
6 hours ago
Hospitals need state oversight
By John Doerfler
6 hours ago
Dr. David Tam's commentary stated "Beebe Healthcare is projected to lose more than $60 million in...
Rehoboth city manager’s tenure already tarnished
By James Johnson
6 hours ago
Incoming Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder's tenure is tarnished before it even starts....
Littering a real problem in Delaware, entire country
By Peg Young
6 hours ago
Recently, I was chatting with a friend of mine regarding a topic I really care about! I asked her...
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Obituaries
Oliver Elwood Robinson III, teacher, business owner
14 hours ago
Oliver Elwood Robinson III of Ocean City, Md., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Ollie was born...
Walter Edmund Heiser III, Acme retiree
19 hours ago
Walter Edmund Heiser III, 84, formerly of Wilmington, Middletown, and Milton, and finally residing...
Glenn Arlen Townley, proud veteran, firefighter
19 hours ago
Glenn Arlen Townley, 94, of Seaford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close...
Gayl Hyland, veteran, cared for others
21 hours ago
Gayl Hyland, 82, Milton, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, after a short stay in Accent Hospice...
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Sports
Cape girls’ lax seniors push record to 13-0 on Senior Night
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ lacrosse team honored 13 seniors May 3 at Champions Stadium by beating Lake Forest...
Seahawks soar past Eagles 19-3 in girls’ lacrosse
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
After showing appreciation for teachers' positive influence on their lives, the Sussex Academy...
Cape girls’ soccer goes down swinging 3-1 against Polytech
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Despite outstanding efforts in goal from senior Bri Burrell and freshman Brynne Fox, the Cape girls...
Big fifth inning lifts Cape softball over Polytech
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape softball program had not defeated Polytech since 2017, but year seven was lucky for the...
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A & E
Poised to Take Flight
17 hours ago
Shalini Sehgal sent this image made after a recent rainstorm. A great blue heron is poised for...
Lavender and Lambs Festival at Brittingham Farms set June 15
2 days ago
Brittingham Farms will host the 2nd Annual Lavender & Lambs Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...
Mispillion Art League sets 6x6 canvas pickup June 1-14
2 days ago
Mispillion Art League is preparing for its annual 6x6 fundraiser auction with bidding open from...
Lewes Garden Tour and market set June 15
2 days ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau announced its 33rd annual Lewes Garden Tour will...
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Cape Life
Food Bank of Delaware hosts senior health fair
By Ryan Mavity
2 hours ago
In an effort to promote healthy living and navigating retirement, the Food Bank of Delaware hosted...
Worcester Prep students show support for autism awareness
15 hours ago
Worcester Preparatory School students were happy to show their support of Autism Awareness Day...
Overfalls lecture set May 9
17 hours ago
The Overfalls Foundation will host Stephen P. Tolbert, who will share his recollections of service...
Lewes supports national safe boating week
By Bill Shull
18 hours ago
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Local Buzz
529 Plans vs. Other College Savings Options
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
Mutual funds Mutual funds are an option to save for college costs. They offer unlimited investment...
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Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
What Stubborn Inflation Could Mean for the U.S. Economy
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
Learn more about personalized financial planning with Chesapeake Wealth Advisors! On April 10, 2024...
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors Forbes ranked BEST IN STATE
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
Forbes Best in State award Chesapeake Wealth Advisors has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-...
Lowering Taxes in Retirement: What You Might Be Missing - May 9th at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Managing Taxes in Retirement – Thursday, May 9 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm A no-obligation class is...
How to Choose the Right Amount and Types of Lighting
Bill Cullin
When decorating your home, one of the most important areas of focus should be the lighting....
3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - PREMIUM SPONSOR
Rally For Our First Responders
A BIG Thank you to our Friends at NVHomes at the Beach and Ryan Homes at the Beach for their...
Cape Gazette 5k Registration Now Open!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
American Red Cross lifeguard certification
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Daily Specials Day
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Bible study
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Science & Society talk
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
7:00 pm
Women’s Club of Milton bingo night
Wednesday, May 8
7:00 am
to
9:00 am
Beebe Healthcare Coffee & Careers event
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Red & Blue Mass
11:45 am
to
4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Poker
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
4:30 pm
Stay & Play with Friends
5:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Great Decisions discussion series
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Teen Game Night
6:00 pm
37th RD meeting
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Thursday, May 9
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Wellness Information Health Fair
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
Mother’s Day Bingo fundraiser
5:00 pm
Night at the Museum program
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Overfalls Foundation guest speaker series
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen Art series
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen Art series
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
St. Cecilia Music Guild concert
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Business
Free shredding event set May 10 in Rehoboth
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Wilmington Savings Fund...
Heritage Inn & Suites to become Staybridge Suites
2 days ago
After more than two decades on Route 1 at the midway point between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, the...
Community Bank Delaware donates $1,000 to La Esperanza
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Community Bank Delaware recently presented La Esperanza Inc. with a $1,000 donation in support of...
Bella Terra pro earns low-voltage landscape lighting certification
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Bella Terra Landscape & Garden Center announced Alex Hambleton has demonstrated exceptional...
Kevin Short has learned to just do it
4 days ago
Kevin Short grew up in Georgetown playing guitar and piano. He also sang. Kevin describes...
The generosity of our beach eateries knows no bounds
4 days ago
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Blogs
Women Rising
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11 hours ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
Cost of Living
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It began innocently enough. I was surfing the 'net one day, when my board wiped out at an ad for a...
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
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2 weeks ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
2 weeks ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
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339,000.00
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22569 E Cypress Way, Milton
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599,000.00
Welcome to your dream coastal retreat! This beautiful single-floor home boasts a spacious open...
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10 BROADKILL ROAD~BROADKILL BEACH~MILTON
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400,000.00
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204 Heritage Blvd, Milton, DE | Welcome to this...
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490,000.00
Welcome to this craftsman style home in the sought after community of Heritage Creek located in the...
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369,000.00
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Lewes
327,000.00
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23417 DOGWOOD COURT~ANGOLA BEACH
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170,000.00
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2,395,000.00
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465,000.00
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Lewes
990,000.00
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Rehoboth BoA grants Coast Hotel variance request
Chris Flood
3 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance request for Coast Hotel that...