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Thursday, May 9, 2024
What’s New
Mariner baseball jumps on Beacon 10-0
Beacon and Mariner soccer square off
Schell Brothers to cut ribbon on Georgetown library project May 13
Paskins garners endorsement from 14th RD Democrats
Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age reception set
Sussex Academy drops a heartbreaker to CR in girls’ soccer
Mariner softball defeats Beacon 11-1
Delaware Shore Artists exhibiting at Lewes library during May
Cape Teacher of the Year to be named May 14
Eagle Crest Concerts to heat up Fridays at Hudson Fields
Hot Sauce to perform May 12 in Rehoboth Beach
Cape athletes sign letters of intent to play a college sport
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens for season
News / Police
Large trees removed to make way for road project
By Ron MacArthur
2 hours ago
Two large spruce trees were removed this week in the median of Savannah Road-Wescoats Road in Lewes...
McGuiness announces run for 14th District
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
Kathy McGuiness, surrounded by friends, family and local business owners, announced her run to be...
Iconic Dolle’s sign gets a freshening up
By Chris Flood
20 hours ago
After spending 60 years perched on the corner of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk, the iconic...
Senate committee hears healthcare bill concerns
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Healthcare professionals showed up in force May 7 for the second time in less than a month to...
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Viewpoints
Dr. Tam: My stroke was a lesson of timely care and treatment
By Dr. David A. Tam
19 hours ago
On March 8, I suffered a stroke. I woke up that Friday morning and felt tired. But I’m always...
Milton looks like Mayberry
1 day ago
The residents of Milton often refer to their town as Mayberry, a nod to the simpler, slower setting...
Vermillion sky
1 day ago
Mark Thompson captured this stunning image of the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse April 28...
State workers unite to support HB 350
By Tony Pezzuto, Jeff Taschner, Michael Beggato and Brian Clarke
2 days ago
For the last decade, experts from Delaware and around the country have sounded the alarm that...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Patricia Ellen Craddock, federal retiree
19 hours ago
Patricia Ellen Craddock passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home in Milton. She was born in...
Michael C. Benedetto, proud Air Force veteran
20 hours ago
Michael C. Benedetto, 66, of Millsboro, passed away suddenly at his home Tuesday, April 30, 2024....
Rodney T. Marvel Jr., state employee, Georgetown firefighter
1 day ago
Rodney T. Marvel Jr., 55, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born...
Anna Ruth Doutt, UD retiree
1 day ago
Anna Ruth (Parsons) Doutt passed away at her home in Long Neck Sunday, May 5, 2024. Ann was born...
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Sports
Slater’s big bat leads Cape past Seaford
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
Cape senior catcher Jay’Lyn Slater slammed two homers in the second inning to lead the Vikings past...
Beacon boys’ lax handles Mariner 16-2
By Dan Cook
18 hours ago
The Beacon boys’ lacrosse team defeated its district rival Mariner 16-2 May 6 at Cape’s Legends...
Sussex Academy celebrates Short’s career with 21-3 win over Polytech
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
For the fifth year in a row, the Sussex Academy girls’ lacrosse team has clinched a double-digit...
Sussex Academy boys’ tennis beats Dover 4-1 in season finale
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
A racket is coming from the Sussex Academy boys’ tennis team. The Seahawks wrapped up their season...
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A & E
Golden Jubilee to bring retrievers to the beaches May 10-11
5 hours ago
Dewey's Golden Jubilee will return to town Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. Hundreds of golden...
Artisans fair to benefit scholarship funds May 25 in Ocean View
15 hours ago
A long-standing local Memorial Day weekend tradition, the South Coastal Delaware AARP Artisans Fair...
High Low High exhibit set at Lewes gallery May 11
18 hours ago
Heidi Lowe Gallery will exhibit a new show, High Low High, co-produced by Chelsea Radka and Heidi...
DAC + RAL Artist Pop-Up event slated May 14 at Top of the Pines
22 hours ago
The Developing Artist Collaboration and Rehoboth Art League will present their second collaborative...
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Cape Life
‘Runaway Princess’ spotlights trafficking and addiction crisis
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
The Fund for Women of Sussex County, in partnership with What Is Your Voice and Philanthropy...
Trail cleanup volunteers remind walkers to take away pet waste bags
3 hours ago
In recognition of Earth Day, several members of the Reserves of Nassau Community gathered to clean...
Lewes in Bloom holds May Day decorating contest
By Bill Shull
4 hours ago
The City of Lewes was awash in fresh flowers May 4, the day Lewes in Bloom held its fourth annual...
Grief Recovery Method sessions meet at Trinity Baptist Church
17 hours ago
Trinity Baptist Church in Long Neck hosts group sessions for the Grief Recovery Method, the only...
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Local Buzz
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen.
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The Henlopen...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
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...
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
The Reviews are In!
The reviews are in and our audience is raving about The Bodyguard: The Musical! Don't miss your...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
NEW CLASS - Understanding Annuities at the Lewes Public Library - Sign Up Now! - May 16th
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. Planning for retirement can be daunting, with complexities that...
Cape Gazette 5k - Join us this Saturday!!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
The Bodyguard: The Musical is OPEN!
Check out this great gallery from our final dress rehearsal and get your tickets now before the...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Wellness Information Health Fair
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
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
Night at the Museum program
5:00 pm
Mother’s Day Bingo fundraiser
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
7:30 pm
Teen Art series
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Teen Art series
7:00 pm
St. Cecilia Music Guild concert
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, May 10
(All day)
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee
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
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
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
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
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, May 11
(All day)
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee
(All day)
USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Scrapbooking & Craft Supplies Yard Sale
9:00 am
Cape Gazette 5k - Join us this Saturday!!
9:00 am
Race4Warriors event
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
Strawberry Festival
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
National Train Day Celebration
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Dewey Beach Lions Community Day
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Yoga for Millennials
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Wreck of the HMS DeBraak presentation
6:00 pm
Performing Arts Series fundraiser concert
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
LHS Haunted Histories Paranormal tour
Business
Ogre’s Grove hosts Free Comic Book Day
5 hours ago
Ogre’s Grove in Milton took part in the annual tradition of Free Comic Book Day May 4, as those who...
Grotto Pizza Dewey space boasts fresh, modern design
11 hours ago
Grotto Pizza’s new Dewey Beach restaurant is open and ready to welcome locals and visitors at the...
Baked by The Dewey Post carries on tradition, offers new treats
11 hours ago
The Dewey Post proprietors Ashley and Lo Skarda have expanded their breakfast offerings in a new...
Odysea ribbon cutting celebrates new ownership
20 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach Main Street recently hosted a ribbon cutting at Odysea ... Destination Beach to...
Mission BBQ, HeyDude now open in Tanger Outlets Seaside
22 hours ago
Comfortable shoes and barbecue are two summer staples. With that in mind, Tanger Outlets has...
Revelation hosts first Hops and Crops farmers market
22 hours ago
Revelation Craft Brewing Company hosted the first Hops and Crops farmers market at its Georgetown...
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Blogs
Women Rising
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
Cost of Living
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It began innocently enough. I was surfing the 'net one day, when my board wiped out at an ad for a...
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
2 weeks ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
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