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Saturday, April 18, 2026
What’s New
GAP is looking for a little help
Fishing Indian River Inlet’s north side has changed over the years
Cape district honors Rehoboth Elementary volunteer mentor
Robert C. Chambers II, owned insurance agency
Sussex County Democrats to host spring dinner May 16
Lewes salon welcomes two new stylists
Milton Elementary students take on staff and LEOs in house challenge
Clearing up our mental health conversations is important
Cape Community Fund offers support for neighbors in need
Athletes of the Week April 17
Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
Eagles force quiet work at Fourth Street Preserve
Piles of tree debris still loom large around Cape Region
News / Police
Sussex P&Z backs four ordinances to improve housing projects
By Kevin T. Conlon
16 hours ago
Four proposed ordinances to improve housing development were backed April 15 by the Sussex County...
Neighbors raise concerns about Stockley Road development plan
By Kevin T. Conlon
17 hours ago
A proposal to build 83 single-family houses on a 41.7-acre site off Stockley Road near Milton drew...
Rehoboth sends package of charter changes to legislators
By Chris Flood
17 hours ago
After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have sent a package of 15 proposed charter...
Milton historic commission tables Union Street commercial proposal
By Ryan Mavity
17 hours ago
The Milton Historic Preservation Commission tabled discussion of a proposed commercial boutique...
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Viewpoints
On again, off again
By Jim Paterson
21 hours ago
Sussex officials can protect forest areas
21 hours ago
Thinking ahead to Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Sussex County has a chance to do something...
Sussex council must listen to state forester
By Kerry Russo
1 day ago
The April 14 Sussex County Council meeting included the land-use working group’s recommendations...
Title IX issue at Cape stokes fear
By Emerson Sheldon
1 day ago
I witnessed an attempt to bring hate to my school just a few days ago when I heard of the news...
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Obituaries
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, outstanding nurse, matriarch
1 day ago
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood, Fla...
Joanne Miller Gorecki, devoted to family
2 days ago
Joanne Miller Gorecki, 82, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026,...
Lora Zachow, had bright, courageous spirit
3 days ago
Lora Zachow, 56, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington’s...
Walter James Bell Jr., successful businessman, avid golfer
3 days ago
Walter James “Jim” Bell Jr., 86, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home after a...
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Sports
McIlroy goes back to back
By Sumner Spence
19 hours ago
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer in the 90-year history of the Masters to go back to back...
Spring season is all about participation across all age groups
By Dave Frederick
20 hours ago
Cool Runnings - I snapped a photo of marathon runner Jodi Johnson and thought the 23-year-old out...
CoDel Running Festival attracts 3,000 runners
By Tim Bamforth
21 hours ago
More than 3,000 finishers in two days and four events emerged on the Cape Region April 11-12, as...
Delmarva Rush girls’ soccer teams excel at regional tournament
1 day ago
Delmarva Rush Soccer Club recognized the exceptional performance of its girls’ teams at the 2026...
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A & E
CAMP Rehoboth celebrates Women’s Fest
By Dan Cook
18 hours ago
CAMP Rehoboth celebrated the silver anniversary of Women’s Fest April 9-12. For 25 years, Women’s...
Fresh asparagus is in season, works well in many recipes
By Denise Clemons
18 hours ago
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, not only for its distinctive flavor and quirky growing...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Kid Davis & the Bullets to perform April 18 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Kid Davis & the Bullets, an original Americana, rockabilly, and roots rock band from Wilmington...
Wilmington Ballet to perform April 19 in Milton
1 day ago
The Wilmington Ballet will present “Axis: Centering the Self in Love and Life,” at 7 p.m., Sunday,...
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Cape Life
State Board of Education seeks applicants for student seat by April 30
1 day ago
Gov. Matt Meyer announced April 13 that the application period is open for the student member seat...
HOB Guys With Ties welcome meat-processing professional
1 day ago
H.O. Brittingham Elementary School’s Guys with Ties club members recently participated in an...
Sussex Academy launches comprehensive strategic plan
1 day ago
Sussex Academy released its 2026-28 strategic plan March 11, noting it was designed to guide...
Lewes holds second community bonfire
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
A cool, cloudless evening was the setting for the second annual community bonfire hosted by the...
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Local Buzz
Make Your Business the Pick of the Litter
Our Pets
Advertise Where Pet Owners Sit, Stay… and Spend Across the Cape Region, pet owners are investing...
16512 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing NEW PRICE: $869,999 Welcome to Tower Hill, Sussex County’s Community of the Year,...
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of the...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
Festival Season Starts Here: Cape Gazette’s Spring & Summer Festivals
Spring & Summer Festivals
Mark a few dates, make a few memories, and make the most of the season with
Spring & Summer...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
How to Choose the Right Amount and Types of Lighting
Bill Cullin
When decorating your home, one of the most important areas of focus should be the lighting....
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Taxpayer Pain Management Clinic–If Only....
George Reilly
Taxpayer Pain Management Clinic Happy Tax Week! Imagine that during nearly everyone’s favorite...
23687 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23687 Herring Reach Court – a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom...
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Calendar of Events
Today
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Earth Day celebration
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
DAR open house & bake sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Healthy Kids Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Earth Day sneaker recycling program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Plate it Forward fundraiser dinner
7:00 pm
Coastal Concerts performance
Sunday, April 19
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
“Banned Together” film screening
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, April 20
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:00 pm
NARFE Chapter 1992 luncheon meeting
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Business
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
16 hours ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits April 11,...
Gumbo Crawl participants search for the best in town
16 hours ago
More than 1,000 people and two dozen restaurants participated April 11 in the 2026 Rehoboth Beach...
Debbie Reed Team maintains No. 1 rank in RE/MAX Delaware sales
1 day ago
The Debbie Reed Team of RE/MAX Realty Group earned an impressive national ranking, securing the...
Bay Laurel Home & Garden now open on Route 1 Rehoboth
1 day ago
Spurred by the closure of a nearby garden center, Rehoboth-area residents Stuart Ortel, Scott...
Hook PR & Marketing launches Hook Strategic
1 day ago
Hook PR & Marketing has hired Brooke Miles as director of strategy and messaging as it launches...
DART offering free bus rides for Try Transit Day April 22
2 days ago
In celebration of Earth Day, DART First State is offering an opportunity for the public to ride any...
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Blogs
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
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Rentals
In the Market
HONOR OUR HEROES TRIBUTE BOARD AT THE 5TH RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
BINGO
CHEER, Inc.
May 6 Join us at Bethel UMC for a Talk on Human Trafficking
Bethel United Methodist Church
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
How Core Concierge Health Supports Patients During Stress Awareness Month
Core Concierge Health
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
Lewes Historical Society
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the African American Community in Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
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FOR SALE: 3BR Home in Headwater Cove, Lewes!
Lewes
579,000.00
Comfort & Coastal Convenience! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $579,000 📍 30039 Simpler Branch, Lewes,...
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UNIQUE HISTORIC OPEN HOUSE at 18782 Harbeson Road!
Harbeson
495,000.00
American Foursquare house built in 1930. Updated with hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, country eat...
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339,500.00
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599,000.00
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Lewes
675,000.00
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Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
Bill Shull
15 hours ago
Sarah Prieto and Stephen Matthews were obviously frustrated and dejected after Lewes Mayor and City...
