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Saturday, May 25, 2024
What’s New
Silver pendant jewelry-making class set May 30
Bethany Beach to host inaugural Cellofest June 7-16
Delta Health and Wellness Direct Primary Care cuts ribbon in Lewes
IV Drip Bar to host open house May 28
Medicare assistance representative addresses AARP Georgetown
Sussex Gardeners exchange plants at swap event
Rehoboth Concert Band summer shows kick off June 1
Capstone Homes wins big at Regal Awards
A few raindrops can’t sink Lewes Maritime Day
Sanctuary exhibit to open May 29 at Gallery One
The Cape Gazette goes to Patagonia
UD, Delaware Sea Grant host Scientist Walks Into a Bar event
Top Chef of the Culinary Coast showcases Cape Region’s best
News / Police
State: No objections to Route 24 retail center
By Ron MacArthur
23 hours ago
State planners have no objection to the proposed Atlantic Fields retail center along Route 24 and...
Rieley sworn in as Dewey Beach officer
1 day ago
Dewey Beach PFC James Rieley was sworn in as the newest member of the Dewey Beach Police Department...
Mark Saunders, third challenger, enters Rehoboth election
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
With just over a week to go before the June 3 deadline to file for Rehoboth Beach’s annual election...
News Briefs 5/24/24
1 day ago
Sussex council awards nonprofit grants The Sussex County Council awarded the following grants...
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Viewpoints
Indian River tulip-design bridge fails to bloom
By Ron MacArthur
1 day ago
This is the 90th anniversary of a bridge over Indian River Inlet. The first one built in 1934 was a...
Learning curve ball
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Memorial Day: Be safe, be kind, honor sacrifices
1 day ago
Believe it or not, the summer season is upon us. And while the roads of the Cape Region have been...
Remember those we lost this Memorial Day weekend
By Murt Foos
1 day ago
The American Legion Post 17 family of Lewes hopes that each of you will take a moment in your heart...
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Obituaries
Hope MacMillan Bowers, dedicated counselor
18 hours ago
Hope MacMillan Bowers died peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Penn State Health in Hershey, Pa.,...
J. Bruce Medaris Jr., patriotic citizen
19 hours ago
Lt. Col. J. Bruce Medaris Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.) of Rehoboth Beach passed away Sunday, April 21,...
Ruby C. Adams, unique free spirit
21 hours ago
A truly unique and free spirit has moved on to her next adventure. Ruby Catherine Adams, 82, of...
Steven C. Balinski, friendly soul
21 hours ago
Steven C. Balinski, 53, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. He was born Sept. 1, 1970...
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Sports
Lydic wins Henlopen Conference title
By Fritz Schranck
4 hours ago
Sarah Lydic of Indian River High School fired a three-under 68 to win her last Henlopen Conference...
And the beat goes on ...
By Eric Burnley
5 hours ago
As you faithful readers are aware, my 2024 fishing season has been a bust so far, and my head boat...
Cape softball defeats Poly, moves on to quarterfinals
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape softball team is moving on to the quarterfinal round of the state tournament following an...
Cape girls’ lax beats Tatnall for 14th state championship
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ lacrosse team seized the day like Seize the Gray in the Preakness Stakes, leading...
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A & E
New Peninsula Gallery exhibit opens June 1 with artists’ reception
17 hours ago
Anyone can get an art history lesson with Peninsula Gallery’s June exhibition, Homage To ..., where...
Film society names regional showcase award winners
19 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society announced the winners of the 2024 Regional Film Showcase held May 3...
Cape Artists remember those who served
1 day ago
The Cape Artists of Lewes remember those who have served the country this Memorial Day weekend....
Arugula can rocket your taste buds into a new dimension
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
Except for the ubiquitous wedge salad, it’s uncommon to find iceberg lettuce on a restaurant menu...
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Cape Life
Free soil test available for corn growers
18 hours ago
Sussex Conservation District is offering free pre-sidedress soil nitrogen testing to corn growers...
Eastern Sussex Democrats to meet June 5
21 hours ago
Eastern Sussex Democrats will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams...
Environmental essay display in place at Rise Up Coffee
1 day ago
The vastness of space, the closeness of suffering, the loss of biodiversity, the interconnectedness...
Beebe hosts Lyme Aware Delaware Conference
By Megan Smith
1 day ago
Beebe Healthcare and Delaware’s Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board hosted the Lyme Aware...
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Local Buzz
“JUST SOLD” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Crack THE SKY Concert at Hudson Fields
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
CRACK THE SKY Prog Rock! Crack the Sky ⚡️is an American progressive rock band formed in Weirton, ...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
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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...
Friday’s in The Field at Eagle Crest Concerts at Hudson Fields
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Introducing Friday’s in the Field at Eagle Crest Concerts at Hudson Fields presented by Paul Kares...
Why You May Not Want to Skip a Home Inspection
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Why You May Not Want to Skip a Home Inspection
In today’s competitive real estate...
Retirement Journey: Early Career
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Creating a retirement plan now can help you retire with confidence Get started You may be...
Pickleball Might Be Your Favorite Activity in Your New Neighborhood
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
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12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Artisans Fair
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Horseshoe Crab & Shorebird Festival
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Milton Garden Club plant sale
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
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
A Sailor’s Life for Me event
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
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
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
Sunday, May 26
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Tidal Market Delaware Farmers Market
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
1:30 pm
Sussex County Memorial Day service
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, May 27
9:00 am
to
9:45 am
GWOR Memorial Day Wreath Laying service
10:00 am
DAR Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony
10:00 am
Memorial Day Eucharist service
11:00 am
Memorial Day ceremony
11:00 am
Memorial Day service
11:00 am
American Legion Memorial Day program
11:00 am
Veterans Memorial Day parade & tribute ceremony
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:00 pm
American Legion Memorial Day program
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
5:45 pm
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7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Business
Buffalo Wild Wings donates to Sussex Consortium
3 hours ago
Buffalo Wild Wings presented a $7,000 donation to the Sussex Consortium May 9 through its...
Gritton recognized as top performer in luxury real estate market
23 hours ago
Julie Gritton with Coldwell Banker Premier in Lewes has earned the Institute for Luxury Home...
From the stills to the taps, It’s all local at Chesapeake & Maine
1 day ago
It’s been almost 25 years since I started writing about our Cape Region food industry, and so many...
InFocus Financial donates $3K to Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
1 day ago
InFocus Financial Advisors Inc. recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Joshua M. Freeman...
Thompson Island brew supports IPAs for MIAs thru May 30
1 day ago
Thompson Island Brewing Company is gearing up for the summer season with the annual release of 1776...
Sty.lishh Boutique now open in Hotel Rehoboth
1 day ago
Following a lifelong dream, Buket Offidani has opened Sty.lishh Boutique in Hotel Rehoboth on...
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Blogs
Scots Wha Hae
By Elise Seyfried
4 days 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
1 week 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
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--remember the part...
Women Rising
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2 weeks ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
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June 18th - Unlocking Retirement Tax Savings: Savvy Roth Conversion Strategies Class at Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
TODAY - Annuities Class: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Memorial Day is Here: Get your Crab Order IN!
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June 4 - Lowering Taxes in Retirement Class to be held at Lewes Public Library
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Welcome to this immaculate home. If you are looking to downsize, this is it! This home boasts...
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33323 E CHESAPEAKE ST #30-VILLAGE OF FIVE POINTS-LEWES
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495,000.00
33323 Chesapeake St #30, Lewes, DE 19958 ~ Welcome to luxurious living at Villages of Five Points!...
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Beautiful 4 BR, 2.5 BA Home at Independence, Millsboro!
Millsboro
625,000.00
Being Offered, a beautiful 4-bedroom, 2- and one-half bathroom home designed for first floor open...
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110 BROAD STREET~MILTON
Milton
599,900.00
110 Broad Street, Milton, DE 19968 ~ Welcome to this historic 1850 home that is centrally located...
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104 N BAY SHORE DRIVE~LOT 112~BROADKILL BEACH~MILTON
Milton
425,000.00
104 N Bay Shore Drive~Lot #112, Milton DE 19968 ~ Broadkill Beach ~ LOOKING TO BUILD? GREAT...
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Car Dealership in Rehoboth Beach at a Prime Location
Rehoboth Beach
2,850,000.00
Being offered, a great opportunity to purchase an auto dealership at a Prime Commercial location on...
Bill Cullin
FOR SALE: 9-UNIT MOTEL ON 3/4 ACRE IN LEWES!
Lewes
699,000.00
9-UNIT MOTEL IN LEWES! 🍍 // 20786 Sunset Lane, Lewes, Delaware - for sale by Jordan Geyer, REALTOR...
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State: No objections to Route 24 retail center
Ron MacArthur
1 day ago
State planners have no objection to the proposed Atlantic Fields retail center along Route 24 and...