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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
What’s New
Ashton Spas+ Retail to host grand opening April 5
Sussex Academy students, staff celebrate Read Across America
Xi Sigma supports Pathways to Success
Seahawks’ strong start against IR not enough in 17-6 loss
Irish dancers entertain, educate at Sussex Academy
Nancy Katherine Harding, loved her family, animals
Caroleen Rishko, devoted wife, mother
TidalHealth Foundation adds development officer for Sussex
Sussex, state plan more coordination on development
Sussex Academy to present ‘Mean Girls’ musical April 3-5
Fisher-Martin House dates back 300 years
No limits placed on Sussex land-use reform group
Here’s looking at you, kid
News / Police
Henlopen Acres replaces damaged 100-year-old millstone
By Chris Flood
14 hours ago
A year after being broken in half by a hit-and-run driver, the millstone at the ocean end of Pine...
Ocean City man arrested for third DUI in Rehoboth
16 hours ago
An Ocean City, Md., man was arrested in Rehoboth Beach March 26, after police determined he was...
Former Sussex Central principal arrested for theft, misconduct
16 hours ago
A former high school principal in Sussex County was indicted on charges of theft, forgery and...
Rehoboth moving toward stormwater utility in 2026
By Chris Flood
17 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach officials are still working toward the creation of a utility to pay for millions of...
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Viewpoints
DNREC secretary: Clean energy is the solution for high energy bills
By Greg Patterson
21 hours ago
High energy bills in Delaware are a problem. But clean energy policies are not the cause, and...
Deep sea protection
By Jim Paterson
21 hours ago
Cape Henlopen Food Basket’s supply is threatened
By Jon DeVoll
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen Food Basket is one of many organizations in the area working to address food...
Defending the Gazette’s reporting policy
By Carson Siddall
1 day ago
I would like to address the recent criticisms directed at the Cape Gazette’s policy of not covering...
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Obituaries
Beverly Martine Dempsey, loving wife, mother
1 day ago
Beverly Martine Dempsey, 87, of Viola, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 29, 2025....
June L. Baker, loving mother, grandmother
1 day ago
June L. Baker, 74, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born July 5, 1950, in...
Robert W. Schnepfe Jr., Rehoboth resident
1 day ago
Robert W. "Bob" Schnepfe Jr. passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born Sept. 15, 1935, in...
Betty Marie Harvey, devoted to family
3 days ago
Betty Marie Harvey, 82, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Lewes. She was born...
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Sports
Reading stadium signs and plaques and making connections
By Dave Frederick
21 hours ago
Centrowitz connections - Matt Centrowitz won an Olympic gold medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016...
Cape Henry spoils Sussex Academy boys’ lax weekend 13-6
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
The fellas laxing it up for Sussex Academy opened the season with a 7-3 win at Delmar March 27, but...
Sussex Academy girls’ lacrosse dominates IR 22-4 in home opener
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
The Sussex Academy girls’ lacrosse team earned a dominating 22-4 win over Henlopen South rival...
Cape boys’ lax crunches the Panthers 18-2
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team continued to power past its opponents, netting an 18-2 win over...
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A & E
Pop of Color
1 day ago
The colors of spring are starting to show. Examples of nature’s seasonal show can be seen in Janet...
Children’s theatre to present ‘Aladdin’ tour, creative camps
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre will present its 44th season of camps, performances and...
Sussex Academy elementary presents ‘Addams Family’ musical
2 days ago
Sussex Academy elementary students wowed classmates and families with several performances of the...
New exhibitions to open at Rehoboth Art League April 4
3 days ago
In April, the Rehoboth Art League will showcase a selection of juried artworks from the Delaware...
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Cape Life
Dancers wow elementary students
By Ellen McIntyre
11 hours ago
Several dancers from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company performed at Sussex Academy Elementary...
Sun Behavioral Delaware opens new facility in Georgetown
By Ted Pfirrmann
18 hours ago
Sun Behavioral Delaware held a ribbon cutting and open house at its newest facility March 19 in...
Concert for the Kids returns April 6
1 day ago
The 4th Annual Concert for the Kids will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 6, at the Lighthouse Cove...
Bayhealth shares details about Heart & Vascular Institute with local residents
1 day ago
Bayhealth Foundation recently hosted an informational session with residents of the Nassau Grove...
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Local Buzz
WHY YOU SHOULD STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL IT
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Why Staging Matters In its early years, staging was occasionally used in vacant and hard-to-sell...
2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Announced! Dink, Smash, Play with Cape Gazette!
Cape Gazette
Cape Gazette is excited to offer Men's, Women's (Friday) and Mixed Doubles play (Saturday) divided...
Thinking of re-roofing?
Bill Cullin
Should You Replace Your Roof? While it’s certainly one of the most important parts of your home—...
Vance Gilbert with Bob Cannon LIVE at The Listening Booth! 4/11
The Listening Booth
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Evening with Vance Gilbert and Bob Cannon at The Listening Booth...
Avoiding Delays During Escrow When Selling
Bill Cullin
Unforeseen problems can arise during escrow, and closing dates are never set in stone! Lenders,...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
The Bobby Thompson Trio LIVE at The Listening Booth! 4/19
The Listening Booth
Catch the Bobby Thompson Trio Live at The Listening Booth! Mark your calendars for Saturday,...
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
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...
SOLD @ The Henlopen!! Unit 808. Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
The Mike...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art time in the library
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
GriefShare support group
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Spinning Yarns knit & crochet club
3:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
3:00 pm
Delaware Aquaculture presentation
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Natural Selections book club
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Paws for Reading
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, April 3
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
8:30 am
to
1:00 pm
VITA Tax-Aide Prep Help
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
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
1:00 pm
Pinelands history hike
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft builders
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Politics & daily life talk
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Friday, April 4
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
8:30 am
to
1:00 pm
VITA Tax-Aide Prep Help
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Spring bulb tour
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Fridays
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
DEStorage opens new facility in Milton
2 days ago
After several months of construction, DEStorage celebrated a grand opening for its new, state-of-...
Keller Williams awards 2024 top producers
2 days ago
Keller Williams Realty Delaware Beaches announced its 2024 top producers at the brokerage’s annual...
Middleford Speedway race nets $7,500 for cancer research
3 days ago
Middleford Speedway’s October Race to End Cancer raised $7,558 for the American Cancer Society....
Southern Delaware Tourism names 2025 photo contest winners
3 days ago
Southern Delaware Tourism recently announced the winners of its ninth annual Southern Delaware...
Gumbo Crawl to spice up downtown Rehoboth April 5
3 days ago
Participating restaurants are cooking up something good for the Gumbo Crawl from 12 to 4 p.m.,...
Dogfish Head hosts Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
4 days ago
Dogfish Head in Milton held its annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits March 22, as visitors...
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Blogs
Local Dialect(ic)
By Elise Seyfried
22 hours ago
This week I celebrate finally learning the name of something I’ve been living with forever (no, not...
Artistic Licensing
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...
The Ticketmaster
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Steve and I are heading up to NYC for a special performance by comedian Mike Birbiglia this Friday...
Everyone Will Be Famous for 10 Seconds
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
“Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” –Andy Warhol The celebrity A-list sure is a firehose...
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UNDER CONTRACT IN 4 DAYS! Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Luxury, Comfort & Coastal Charm.
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Come by and see this sweet home located in the community of Bayview Landing. Located in the coastal...
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495,000.00
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499,000.00
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6,500,000.00
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3,240,000.00
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Henlopen Acres replaces damaged 100-year-old millstone
Chris Flood
18 hours ago
A year after being broken in half by a hit-and-run driver, the millstone at the ocean end of Pine...