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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
What’s New
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
Hospitals need state oversight
State marijuana czar briefs Lewes council
Cape school board forum focuses on key issues
Whale washes ashore near Indian River Inlet
Market forces
Poised to Take Flight
News / Police
Driver charged in Dewey hit and run
3 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
3 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
16 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
17 hours ago
Delmarva Power is planning a system reliability project aimed at improving service in Milton and...
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Viewpoints
Rehoboth city manager’s tenure already tarnished
By James Johnson
2 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
3 hours ago
Recently, I was chatting with a friend of mine regarding a topic I really care about! I asked her...
DelDOT should leave Plantations alone
By Carol Conroy
3 hours ago
When I read your article on DelDOT’s plan to run four lanes and bikeway past the communities on...
HB 350 will hurt Sussex just as much as Beebe
By Dr. David Tam
4 days ago
When I came to Sussex County to be the president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, it was to serve and...
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Obituaries
Oliver Elwood Robinson III, teacher, business owner
10 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
15 hours ago
Walter Edmund Heiser III, 84, formerly of Wilmington, Middletown, and Milton, and finally residing...
Glenn Arlen Townley, proud veteran, firefighter
15 hours ago
Glenn Arlen Townley, 94, of Seaford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close...
Gayl Hyland, veteran, cared for others
17 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
21 hours 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
21 hours 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
21 hours 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
22 hours ago
The Cape softball program had not defeated Polytech since 2017, but year seven was lucky for the...
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A & E
Lavender and Lambs Festival at Brittingham Farms set June 15
1 day 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...
Juried watercolor show continues through May 30
3 days ago
The Delaware Watercolor Society will present a juried exhibition through Thursday, May 30, in the...
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Cape Life
Kidney Walk brings hope and help
By Dan Cook
24 minutes ago
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware held its annual Southern Delaware Kidney...
Worcester Prep students show support for autism awareness
12 hours ago
Worcester Preparatory School students were happy to show their support of Autism Awareness Day...
Overfalls lecture set May 9
14 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
14 hours ago
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Local Buzz
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...
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
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...
Bypassing Probate
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
You may have heard about the horrors of probate, but in truth, probate has gotten an undeservedly...
529 Plans. The Ins and Outs of Contributions and Withdrawals
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
How much can you contribute?To qualify as a 529 plan under federal rules, a state program must not...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
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...
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...
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Mike Kogler Team
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Whether planning to sell the house, have...
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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
1:00 pm
Billiards
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
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
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
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
9:15 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
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
11:00 am
Red & Blue Mass
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
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
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Wellness Information Health Fair
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
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
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
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
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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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Bella Terra pro earns low-voltage landscape lighting certification
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Kevin Short has learned to just do it
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Nearly new Montauk model built in 2021! Walden is in the Cape School District and about 10 miles...
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Lewes
635,000.00
New Listing in Canary Creek! 🍍 // 128 Carter Way, Lewes, Delaware - for sale by The Carrie Lingo...
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31567 TOPSAIL DRIVE-MARSH FARM ESTATES-LEWES
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775,000.00
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