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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
What’s New
Police: Suspicious woman charged near Oak Orchard
Bayhealth welcomes neurologist Rakesh Jaitly
George William McGinnis, talented handyman
Rehoboth TransLiance to present ‘We Have Always Been Here’ June 3
Multiple myeloma group meeting goes hybrid
Local artist Jack Knight to be featured in two regional exhibits in June
Atracare receives state grant to support community health efforts
News Briefs 5/21/24
Polls open for Cape district referendum May 21
Race4Warriors raises awareness, funds for veterans in Sussex County
Beebe cuts ribbon on Primary Care Five Points
Opening of Rehoboth’s temp Boardwalk restrooms delayed
Saliba, Marasco sworn in to Lewes council
News / Police
Baloo is back, safe and sound
By Bill Shull
10 minutes ago
They called themselves Team Baloo, a group of volunteers assembled by Bert Lambert and Brandy Putz...
Lewes council bids farewell to Carolyn Jones
By Bill Shull
1 hour ago
Councilwoman Carolyn Jones wrapped up her tenure on Lewes City Council, attending her last official...
Milton officials look to ease tax increase burden
By Ryan Mavity
3 hours ago
After multiple large property tax increases the last two years, Milton Town Council is working on...
Taylour Tedder takes the reins in Rehoboth Beach
By Chris Flood
7 hours ago
Shrouded in a cloud of controversy, new Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder participated in...
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Viewpoints
SB 278 is a danger to Delaware
By Mark Nardone
6 hours 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
7 hours ago
Time to illuminate the darkness in Rehoboth
By Peter A. Harrigan
7 hours ago
Despite the efforts of Rehoboth Beach officials to shroud the hiring of City Manager Taylour Tedder...
Thanking Delaware Hospice and VA for exceptional care
By Ronald W. Tipton
7 hours ago
On the morning of Jan. 14, 2021, I found my husband Bill Kelly unconscious on the floor of his...
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Obituaries
Penny L. Todd, caring soul
22 hours ago
Penny L Todd of Laurel died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at TidalHealth Nanticoke, Seaford. She was born...
Dannie L. Brooks, loved flying
23 hours ago
Dannie L. “Dan” Brooks, passed away in his home in Millsboro Monday May 13, 2024, with Patti, his...
Ruth Ann Gladden, enjoyed traveling
1 day ago
Ruth Ann Gladden, 85, of Georgetown, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at Accent Care Hospice in...
Rodney Christopher Hall, Eagles fan
1 day ago
Rodney Christopher Hall, beloved son of Delores Onita Hall, departed this world Saturday, May 4,...
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Sports
Make my day today, same as yours
By Dave Frederick
6 hours 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
21 hours 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
1 day ago
Thanks to the efforts of the boys and girls on Cape’s unified track and field team, the school has...
Cape volleyball takes the Dogs out in DIAA quarters
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape volleyball team used consistent action from every player in its 25-16, 25-17, 25-13 win...
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A & E
Hide and Seek?
19 hours 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
1 day ago
The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus and Alliance Singers will present a performance titled On the Road Again...
White-line woodcut print class set at library May 29-30
1 day ago
Fred Dylla, the Lewes resident responsible for bringing white-line woodcut printing back to...
Milton Arts Guild classes continue June 3
1 day ago
Milton Arts Guild will offer a wide variety of creative classes in June featuring a broad array of...
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Cape Life
Breast cancer coalition’s annual update shares vital information
18 hours ago
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition hosted the 26th Annual Breast Cancer Update May 15, offered...
Bike donation event set May 25 at Bayhealth Milton
19 hours ago
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware and sponsor Bayhealth will host a bike donation event from 10 a.m. to 1...
Sussex amateur radio group conducts emergency scenario drill
22 hours ago
Sussex County Amateur Radio Emergency Service recently conducted a comprehensive hospital drill...
Well-worn furniture leads the way in Rehoboth bulk pickup
By Chris Flood
23 hours ago
It wasn’t your imagination; the residential streets of Rehoboth Beach were filled with extra-large...
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Local Buzz
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TheHenlopen.com, the Premier Website for Sales and Rentals
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Bill Cullin, Top Selling realtor at The Henlopen, exceeding all teams and agents in Delaware. The...
Tax Planning for Income
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
1. Postpone your income to minimize your current income tax liabilityBy deferring (postponing)...
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors Forbes ranked BEST IN STATE
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529 Plans vs. Other College Savings Options
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Mutual funds Mutual funds are an option to save for college costs. They offer unlimited investment...
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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8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
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Working With A Real Estate Agent
Bill Cullin
It is not unusual for homeowners to yield to the temptation to try to sell their own home. It seems...
Wealth Plan Journey
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Financial security begins with a planReach out with any questions or to schedule a consultation...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
UD by the Sea program
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
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
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 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
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Tools for Tots program
11:30 am
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 meeting
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
3:30 pm
Stroke Support group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
14th & 20th Representative District Republican...
7:00 pm
First State Antique Tractor Club meeting
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, May 22
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
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Grandparents of People on the Spectrum support 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
Ball & Band Exercise Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Yoga Class
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
11:45 am
to
4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Poker
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Bay Banter & Brews event
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
6:00 pm
Conversation with Sacha Lamb
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Women’s March Sussex forum
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
6:30 pm
Convention of States meeting
Thursday, May 23
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
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
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
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
Business
Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Naturally Well by Stacey
1 day 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
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards luncheon and installation...
Payroll Vault opens franchise in Delaware
2 days ago
Payroll Vault recently announced it has expanded in southern Delaware, signing an enterprise sales...
Delaware Business Owner Summit to be held in Dewey June 20
2 days ago
Blue Rock Financial Group announced the inaugural Delaware Business Owner Summit will be held...
Davis, Bowen & Friedel promotes three to associate positions
2 days ago
Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. announced Chad S. Warren, PE, Christopher M. Daube, PE, and Payton...
Dogfish Head Standing O brew supports Milton Theatre
3 days ago
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats recently launched Standing O (5.3% ABV), its second Benevolence...
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Mr. Toad’s Latest Wild Ride
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2 weeks ago
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June 18th - Unlocking Retirement Tax Savings: Savvy Roth Conversion Strategies Class at Lewes Public Library
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Bryan Clark: Dinner and a Concert
Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Dine and Donate at Bethany Blues this May
The Harry K Foundation
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Opening of Rehoboth’s temp Boardwalk restrooms delayed
Chris Flood
4 hours ago
Due to issues related to hooking up power, it appears the temporary bathrooms at the north end of...