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Thursday, May 23, 2024
What’s New
Swim with otters raffle ticket drawing set June 5
Plant and bake sale set May 25 at Villages of Five Points
St. George's Chapel to host Memorial Day service May 27
‘That’s Life’ Sinatra music show set May 25 in Milton
Community Briefs 5/22/24
Royals’ softball season ends in first round
Laurence J. Roe, DelDOT retiree
Katherine Wilson McNeilly, active in church, community
Cape JROTC holds awards ceremony
West Side Creative Market’s summer offerings begin May 27
Pickled in paradise with the Cape Gazette
Starry, Starry Night benefits Delaware Tech
Mindy Adams named Delaware School Counselor of the Year
News / Police
Dover air show brings fast jets, record crowd
By Bill Shull
12 hours ago
The First State Air Show took off from Dover Air Force Base May 18-19, showcasing aircrafts from a...
Voters defeat revised Cape referendum
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
Voters defeated the Cape Henlopen School District’s May 21 referendum by 497 votes, with an...
House passes hospital budget bill for last time
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill May 21 to allow a state-appointed and -paid...
Police: Suspicious woman charged near Oak Orchard
1 day ago
A Millsboro woman faces charges May 18 after police say they received a report of a suspicious...
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Viewpoints
Docking in downtown Milton
1 day ago
With Memorial Day weekend looming, boating season is upon us. In Milton, docks in the center of...
Fields of green
1 day ago
A warm Sunday afternoon offered perfect conditions for this picturesque field near Milton. Warmer...
SB 278 is a danger to Delaware
By Mark Nardone
1 day ago
Air quality in Delaware is among the worst in the nation. In part to improve it, the Delaware...
High water marks
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
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online polls
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Obituaries
Mary Roberta Wheeler, enjoyed golfing, traveling
10 hours ago
Mary Roberta Wheeler, formerly of Tappan, N.Y., and recently Bay Crossing in Lewes, passed away at...
Ruth Louise Matruder Smythe, accomplished attorney
13 hours ago
Ruth Louise Matruder Smythe, 84, of Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Monday, May 20, 2024....
Jean Hart Draper, loved the beach
15 hours ago
Jean Hart Draper, 89, of Newark, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2024.She was born in...
George William McGinnis, talented handyman
1 day ago
George William McGinnis, 64, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, May 14, 2024...
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Sports
Cape girls’ lax wears down Sussex Academy 20-12
By Dave Frederick
13 hours ago
A late Tuesday afternoon semifinal state tournament lacrosse game of runs played out at Milford,...
Make my day today, same as yours
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The eternal present - Three hundred runners, mostly young guns from the Let Me Run clubs of Sussex...
Cape boys’ track takes second at state meet
By Kenny Riedel
2 days ago
The Cape Henlopen boys’ track and field team scratched and clawed its way to the second-place...
Cape unified track and field captures second state title in three years
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
Thanks to the efforts of the boys and girls on Cape’s unified track and field team, the school has...
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A & E
Fright Night Fridays featuring horror films kick off May 24
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present Fright Night Fridays weekly during the summer at 9 p.m...
Local artist Jack Knight to be featured in two regional exhibits in June
1 day ago
Long Neck artist Jack Knight announced the inclusion of his works in two upcoming exhibits at...
Hide and Seek?
2 days ago
A grey squirrel invades a bird feeder at Miguel Carson’s house off Angola Road.
CAMP Rehoboth Chorus sets ‘On The Road Again’ June 14-15
3 days ago
The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus and Alliance Singers will present a performance titled On the Road Again...
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Cape Life
GWOR ceremony set for May 27 in Rehoboth to honor women who served
10 hours ago
Gay Women of Rehoboth Beach will host a laying of wreaths for service women, women veterans and...
Conley’s Thrift Shop seeks support during road construction
11 hours ago
Conley’s Thrift Shop organizers are asking for the community’s continued support during road...
Sussex County Memorial Day service set May 26
14 hours ago
The traditional Sussex County Memorial Day Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 26, on...
Milton Garden Club plant sale set May 25
16 hours ago
In conjunction with the Horseshoe Crab & Shorebird Festival, Milton Garden Club will hold its...
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Local Buzz
Medicare Special Enrollment Periods
Caise Benefits
Are you one of the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare? If so, understanding the ins and...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
The Delaware Difference: Why are seniors choosing to move to Delaware?
Caise Benefits
It seems like there are several compelling reasons why seniors are moving to Delaware, particularly...
April Real Estate Market Update for Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, and Fenwick Island
Bill Cullin
I believe that having better information about your local market allows you to make better real...
A True Authentic Eastern Shore experience: what our customers are saying!
Fresh Catch
***** “Located at the corner of Rt 24 and Long Neck, Millsboro. Best crabs and reasonably priced...
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...
2022 Long & Foster Regional Awards
Bill Cullin
I had recently received the following awards listed below and I would like to thank all my clients...
Addressing Healthcare Challenges for Seniors in Sussex County
Caise Benefits
With the senior population booming in Sussex County, finding a doctor has become a daunting task....
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Concert for the KIDS
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Concert for the Kids: June 9th at Eagle Crest - Hudson Fields TICKETS HERE Paul Kares presents...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
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
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
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
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
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
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
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
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
Friday, May 24
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 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
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers Market
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
6:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
6:30 pm
Line Dancing
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, May 25
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Artisans Fair
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Garden bazaar & bake sale
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewes in Bloom garden market
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Horseshoe Crab & Shorebird Festival
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Milton Garden Club plant sale
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
A Sailor’s Life for Me event
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
Frog Chorus program
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
Business
Duffle Bags and More benefits from Matt’s Fish Camp fundraiser
12 hours ago
Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes sponsored a dine and donate event to support local nonprofit Duffle Bags...
Seely Homes nabs seven Home Builders Association awards
13 hours ago
Seely Homes LLC of Bridgeville brought home seven Regal Awards from the Home Builders Association...
Midway Auction House sets first sale for May 31
13 hours ago
Looking to provide the Cape Region with a wider range of services, Trading Post Pawn Shop owners...
Delaware housing market sees surge in listings and sales for April
1 day ago
The Delaware housing market experienced significant growth this April compared to the same period...
Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Naturally Well by Stacey
3 days ago
During National Small Business Week, the Georgetown Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Naturally...
Grotto Pizza named Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber’s Business of the Year
3 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards luncheon and installation...
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Blogs
Scots Wha Hae
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
There are some places on the planet that I feel are slightly overrated (I realize I am speaking for...
Plant Burger of My Dreams
6 days ago
We celebrate the arrival of grilling season with a plant burger that is easy, economical,...
Mr. Toad’s Latest Wild Ride
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
For aficionados of Kenneth Grahame’s classic
The Wind in the Willows
--remember the part...
Women Rising
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
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Free Bikes 4 Kidz and Bayhealth Team Up to Host Local Bike Donation Drop-offs
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June 18th - Unlocking Retirement Tax Savings: Savvy Roth Conversion Strategies Class at Lewes Public Library
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Memorial Day is Here: Get your Crab Order IN!
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3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rally For Our First Responders
June 4 - Lowering Taxes in Retirement Class to be held at Lewes Public Library
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Erin Dickins of Manhattan Transfer with Ed Shockley & Paul Cullen
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Dine and Donate at Bethany Blues this May
The Harry K Foundation
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11 SPINNING WHEEL LANE~COLONIAL EAST~REHOBOTH BEACH
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11 Spinning Wheel Lane, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 ~ FULLY FURNISHED, impeccably maintained, 3...
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…Step into a realm of sophistication and elegance that rivals the pages of Architecture Digest...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
FOR SALE: 9-UNIT MOTEL ON 3/4 ACRE IN LEWES!
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699,000.00
9-UNIT MOTEL IN LEWES! 🍍 // 20786 Sunset Lane, Lewes, Delaware - for sale by Jordan Geyer, REALTOR...
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DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! 35.96+/- ACRES ON RT 24!
Millsboro
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REDUCED PRICE! DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!! This 35.96+/- Acre parcel (Tax Map Parcel 234-29.00-9.00)...
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349,900.00
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Historic Waterfront Home in Downtown Lewes!
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Welcome to 136 Gills Neck Road in the picturesque town of Lewes, Delaware. Rich in history, the...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
At The Henlopen, 2 Bedroom Condo With Spectacular...
Rehoboth Beach
1,475,000.00
Located on the Boardwalk with Spectacular Ocean, Beach, and Coastline views, a very well maintained...
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1506 N BAY SHORE DR-BROADKILL BEACH-MILTON
Milton
1,450,000.00
1506 N Bay Shore Drive, Milton, DE 19968 ~ Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of...
The Julie Gritton Team
Stunning Paynters Mill condo 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath...
Milton
360,000.00
Introducing 30738 Mary Mitchell Crossing - Milton, DE Paynters Mill | 2 Beds | 2 Baths | $360,000...
Barrows and Associates, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
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Millsboro
585,000.00
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Dover air show brings fast jets, record crowd
Bill Shull
16 hours ago
The First State Air Show took off from Dover Air Force Base May 18-19, showcasing aircrafts from a...