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Friday, April 26, 2024
What’s New
Police investigating Millsboro fatal crash
Bettye Dillon Thompson, loved her family
Republican Julianne Murray running for governor
Hospital spending bill passes House
Local officials support Latino business community at expo
News Briefs 4/26/24
Microgreens farmers speak to Milton Garden Club
Sports landscape will change with a third middle school
Dewey officials secure $1 million in funding
Milton planners approve conditional use for Cypress Grove
Sea Esta Motel property rezoning approved
Rehoboth Beach Patrol project facing delays
More emergency vet services needed
News / Police
Lewes public art exhibit is up and turning in the wind
By Bill Shull
14 hours ago
Paul Daniel is not the typical artist that might be found in a public park. Instead of an easel,...
Ocean View woman charged in senior citizen assault
15 hours ago
An Ocean View woman faces charges after police say she assaulted a senior citizen April 23....
Sussex P&Z Director Whitehouse resigns
By Ron MacArthur
16 hours ago
After working in the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Office for seven years, and serving four...
Voices Heard traces Lewes Black history in photos
By Bill Shull
17 hours ago
Voices Heard: The History and Legacy of the Black Community in Lewes is now open. The exhibit at...
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Viewpoints
Du Pont Experiment includes African American schools
By Ron MacArthur
56 minutes ago
It’s a chapter of county history that needs to be told and retold so we never forget how terrible...
Power struggle
By Jim Paterson
2 hours ago
Race for Open Space a success
By Jim Ford
3 hours ago
Our thanks go out to so many participants who helped make the inaugural Race for Open Space an...
Rehoboth commissioners need to be better stewards
By Wesley Paulson
3 hours ago
Thank you for your editorial “Rehoboth needs to explain hire.” At $4 per hour, season parking for...
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Obituaries
Helen Gates, services set
20 hours ago
Helen “Wini” Gates, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, April 9, 2024,...
Russel Lenz, services set
20 hours ago
Russel "Britt" Lenz of Lewes passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 23, 1944, in...
George E. Brown III, Army veteran
22 hours ago
George E. Brown III, 76, of Lewes, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug...
Beverly Ann Kennedy, faithful church member
1 day ago
Beverly Ann (Foltz) Kennedy, 81, passed away at home in Lewes surrounded by loved ones Saturday,...
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Sports
Race to save Fourth Street Preserve
By Bill Shull
56 minutes ago
The campaign to save Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve took another step forward – in fact, thousands...
Athletes of the Week April 26
1 hour ago
Xavier Efford A senior on Delmarva Christian's baseball team, Xavier did a little bit of...
Cape girls win inaugural Robert Neylan Relays
By Tim Bamforth
2 hours ago
The inaugural Robert Neylan Relays, formerly the Dover Relays, was held April 19 in Dover with a...
Mako Swim Club shines in Florida
16 hours ago
Mako Swim Club, a competitive USA Swim Team from Harbeson, sent 13 swimmers to compete at the...
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A & E
Get the down-low on risotto
By Denise Clemons
56 minutes ago
I was invited to present a cooking demonstration for my neighbors a few weeks ago and choose to...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Rhett Miller to perform April 26 in Rehoboth Beach
19 hours ago
Enjoy a night out with Rhett Miller, an Old 97’s frontman and solo artist, from 9 to 11 p.m.,...
Healthy oceans will be environmental series topic May 1
22 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library and environmental nonprofit the Nature Generation will debut a new online...
ESL program sets multicultural festival May 4
1 day ago
The Community English as a Second Language Program hosted by Lutheran Church of Our Savior is...
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Cape Life
Milton High Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion
13 hours ago
Milton Class of 1964 held their 60th High School class reunion April 6 at Irish Eyes Milton. Class...
Rehoboth Beach celebrates Arbor Day
By Ellen Driscoll
16 hours ago
The grounds of Rehoboth Elementary bloomed with new life April 19, as students and school and...
Eastern Sussex Democrats to meet May 3
20 hours ago
Eastern Sussex Democrats will meet at 5 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Retreat at Love Creek Clubhouse...
Beach Babies tapped to pilot educational initiative
By Ellen Driscoll
22 hours ago
Beach Babies Child Care of Rehoboth was tapped to pilot a new educational initiative designed to...
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Local Buzz
Preparing Your Home for the Virtual Tour
Bill Cullin
Staging for virtual tours and open houses can lead to more interested buyers As more buyers are...
Grooming Your Yard
Bill Cullin
Does your yard have a freshly-painted fence, a smooth, green lawn and a well-trimmed hedge? A well-...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
Contingency Sale
Bill Cullin
Sellers may be reluctant to accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another property....
HAPPY ARBOR DAY!
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This is a wonderful day to appreciate nature, welcome Spring, and enjoy our family, friends, and...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
527 N. Boardwalk, Unit 608
MLS: DESU2027018
ANOTHER LISTING SOLD @ The...
How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale
Mike Kogler Team
How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale
By: Jeffrey Steele Published: March 1,...
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
Please Donate - April Showers for New Moms and Children
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
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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
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
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
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
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
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, April 27
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring Fling
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
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
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Health & Wealth panel discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Camp Hope fundraiser
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
American Legion Family Day
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Poetry on Stage program
5:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
Rock & Roll Party fundraiser
Sunday, April 28
8:30 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Open Garden Day
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
Southern Delaware Kidney Walk
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
2:00 pm
Human Trafficking presentation
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Avoiding the ‘same-old-same-old’ day after day
56 minutes ago
The restaurant business is all about branding. We hear “1776” and we think of steaks and brûlée’d...
Joy Ferguson overcomes challenges to build business
2 hours ago
When asked what she does for a living, fitness trainer and owner of BUILT Joy Ferguson says she’s...
Garrison Homes donates $10,000 to therapeutic riding center
14 hours ago
Thanks to generous support from Garrison Homes, more children and adults with disabilities will be...
Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Runway 2024 is a rousing success
1 day ago
In an exciting display of community and fashion, Rehoboth Beach Main Street hosted its highly...
Jurassic Park-ing
1 day ago
The dinosaurs have arrived. Nick’s Mini Golf is in the process of converting the old Capital One...
Lewes Historical Society cuts ribbon on antique store
1 day ago
Lewes Historical Society cut the ribbon April 12 on its new antiques store at the society’s complex...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
3 days ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
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Tempeh Time
1 week ago
Here is an E-meal to power you through these gorgeous spring days. In our second class of this...
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Eagle Crest Concerts at Hudson Fields GRAND OPENING & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Dine and Donate at Bethany Blues this May
The Harry K Foundation
3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - Flippin Waffles
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Real Estate Marketplace
OPEN HOUSE-SAT-4/27-10AM-12PM & SUN-4/28-12-2PM~27468 OAK MEADOW DR-MILLSBORO
The Julie Gritton Team
JUST SOLD!! “Village of Five Points” 1st Floor, Pond-front Condo
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Exciting opportunity to live in Georgetown in this charming home!
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OPEN HOUSE-SAT-4/27-10AM-12PM & SUN-12-2PM-32941 EDGEWATER COVE~POTNETS LAKESIDE~MILLSBORO
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
MUST-SEE! Premium corner lot in Magnolia!
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SOLD: Townhouse in Bishop’s Landing - Many Amenities
Crowley Associates Realty
3 Beebe Drive, Lewes, DE | Beautiful, spacious home nestled in the woods!
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OPEN HOUSE~SAT-4/27 & SUN-4/28-10:30AM-12:30 PM-27284 COTTAGE RD-WHITE HOUSE BEACH-MILLSBORO
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OPEN HOUSE-SAT-4/27 & SUN-4/28-10AM-1PM-33599 MONTGOMERY CT-ANGOLA BEACH-LEWES
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Car Dealership in Rehoboth Beach at a Prime Location
Bill Cullin
NEW PRICE! Only 43 Steps To Your Boat In This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home!
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“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
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33323 E CHESAPEAKE ST #30-VILLAGE OF FIVE POINTS-LEWES
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33323 Chesapeake St #30, Lewes, DE 19958 ~ Welcome to luxurious living at Villages of Five Points!...
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Milton
309,000.00
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Republican Julianne Murray running for governor
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Delaware GOP Chair Julianne Murray has announced a run for governor. “In Delaware, we are just...