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Friday, May 17, 2024
What’s New
Cape softball seniors honored, Marsh shines over Royals
Homestead Campground celebrating 50th anniversary in Georgetown
Families invited to join Frog Chorus May 25 at Rehoboth library
Rainy forecast moves Lewes farmers market to school lot May 18
I hope the Phillies can stay focused
DEStorage breaks ground on Milton facility
News Briefs 5/17/24
Titles and awards can easily get lost in the phragmites
Lewes planners recommend ADU, wetlands ordinances
Two challengers enter Rehoboth’s 2024 municipal election
Large shopping center planned for Route 24
Cool Spring back before state agencies
Critical funds for Delaware Bay beach restoration
News / Police
No plans to explain Rehoboth city manager contract
By Chris Flood
1 hour ago
Despite saying he would, Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills said he no longer plans on explaining how...
Amended hospital bill passes Senate
By Melissa Steele
25 minutes ago
An amended hospital bill passed the Senate May 16 by a 14-7 vote. House Bill 350 now returns to...
Cape goes back to referendum May 21
By Ellen Driscoll
25 minutes ago
Cape High teachers and an elementary student spoke in favor of the district’s upcoming referendum...
After six-month closure, DelDOT opens roundabout
By Ron MacArthur
17 hours ago
Although some work needs to be done, roadwork has been completed and the roundabout near Five...
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Viewpoints
I’ll be interested to see how Five Points roundabout works out
By Chris Flood
25 minutes ago
By the time this is read, the new roundabout at Malfunction Junction will be fully open. Over the...
Quotes from great minds
By Jim Paterson
2 hours ago
The cost of transitioning to clean energy
By Del LeBarron
2 hours ago
In a recent letter to the editor titled “Offshore wind would save money, lives,” the writer...
Tam supports Cape referendum
By David Tam
2 hours ago
I am writing this letter in support of Cape Henlopen School District’s upcoming public referendum...
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Obituaries
Dolores Fenix Sapienza, Del State retiree
19 hours ago
Dolores “Doe” Fenix Sapienza, 90, of Millsboro, died Monday, May 13, 2024. Dolores was born in...
Sherry Noren Elliott, loving wife, mother
1 day ago
Sherry Noren Elliott, 77, of Lewes, formerly of Denton, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at...
Jeffrey Joseph Kipp, veteran, loved the outdoors
2 days ago
Jeffrey Joseph Kipp, 79, affectionately known as Joe to his friends and family, passed away...
John Donald Roberts, proud veteran
2 days ago
John Donald Roberts, 82, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. John was born Dec. 7, 1941,...
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Sports
Athletes of the Week May 17
1 hour ago
Hannah Abel Hannah is one of 13 seniors on the Cape Henlopen girls’ lacrosse team that posted a...
Cape Gazette holds second annual 5K
By Tim Bamforth
1 hour ago
Just under 200 participants turned out for the second annual Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest 5K,...
Caesar Rodney and Smyrna teams win track titles
By Kenny Riedel
14 hours ago
The Caesar Rodney boys trailed Cape Henlopen by a half-point through 17 events at the Henlopen...
Sussex Academy comes from behind to upend Odessa 7-6
By Aaron R. Mushrush
17 hours ago
Although they had the lead for most of the game, the Sussex Academy boys’ lacrosse team needed all...
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A & E
Pak choi – an ancient vegetable with many modern uses
By Denise Clemons
25 minutes ago
The weather was perfect for a visit to the Historic Lewes Farmers Market last Saturday. Most times...
Author James Sears publishes ‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’
By Chris Flood
8 hours ago
After years in the making, author and former college professor James Sears has released his newest...
Happy hour set at Lightship Overfalls May 23
15 hours ago
The Overfalls Foundation will host its first canalside happy hour of the year from 5 to 7 p.m.,...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Lower Case Blues to perform May 21 in Rehoboth Beach
19 hours ago
Lower Case Blues will rock the stage every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., at Dockside Marina Bar &...
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Cape Life
Cape celebrates prom in Rehoboth
By Dan Cook
25 minutes ago
Cape Henlopen High School celebrated the junior-senior prom May 11 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention...
Strawberries shine at fire department festival
By Ron MacArthur
13 hours ago
Capitalizing on the fruit of the season, the Lewes Fire Department and its auxiliary hosted the...
WPS holds theatre and art honor society inductions
16 hours ago
During April, six Worcester Preparatory School students were inducted to the WPS chapter of the...
Love Creek second-graders perform ‘Mighty Minds’ the musical
By Ellen Driscoll
16 hours ago
Love Creek second-graders delighted audiences with their performance of the musical “Mighty Minds”...
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Local Buzz
Tavel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
Women: Moving Forward Financially After the Loss of a Spouse
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
The loss of a spouse can be a devastating, life-changing event. Due to longer life expectancies,...
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....
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
Medicare Special Enrollment Periods
Caise Benefits
Are you one of the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare? If so, understanding the ins and...
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...
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...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Protecting Yourself from Medicare Fraud
Caise Benefits
Healthcare fraud is on the rise and one common type is Medicare identity theft. Scammers gain...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
Lyme Aware Delaware conference
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
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
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
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
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers Market
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Brown v. Board of Education program
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
LHS exhibition opening
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, May 18
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
MERR yard sale fundraiser
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring into Health Fair
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Beebe Hosting Spring into Health Fair in May
9:30 am
Home Composting & Recycling talk
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Living Histories program
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
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Maritime Day celebration
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
Historical lecture series
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Colorín Colorado storytime
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Pet adoption fair
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Boat Drinks Bacchanal
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Foreign Language conversation group
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Multiple Myeloma support group
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
Sunday, May 19
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:30 pm
to
3:00 pm
Bloody Mary bar
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Tea talk with Abigail Adams
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Women in construction celebrated by Schell Brothers
34 minutes ago
In a bid to enhance community spaces and accommodate the growing needs of its teen patrons, Schell...
Memories of a Rehoboth restaurant past
25 minutes ago
One of the popular topics on my weekly radio show is the history of some of our long-gone – but...
Funds available to help Delawareans achieve homeownership
14 hours ago
The Delaware State Housing Authority recently announced new mortgage funding availability that will...
Electric vehicle conversion offered in Georgetown
18 hours ago
Electric car advocate and entrepreneur Jon Lake has teamed up with a Georgetown resident to convert...
Abbott’s Grill to open in Paynter’s Mill
1 day ago
Abbott’s Grill is set to open its second location in Paynter’s Mill near Milton later this spring...
Story Hill Farm acquires Henlopen Sea Salt
1 day ago
Story Hill Farm in Frankford recently announced its acquisition of Henlopen Sea Salt. After a two-...
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Blogs
Plant Burger of My Dreams
17 hours 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
3 days ago
For aficionados of Kenneth Grahame’s classic
The Wind in the Willows
--remember the part...
Women Rising
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
Cost of Living
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
It began innocently enough. I was surfing the 'net one day, when my board wiped out at an ad for a...
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Lewes planners recommend ADU, wetlands ordinances
Bill Shull
25 minutes ago
Legal accessory dwelling units are a step closer to reality in Lewes after the city’s planning...