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Thursday, November 21, 2024
What’s New
Cape Gazette posts early deadlines for Thanksgiving week
Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band to perform Nov. 23
Rehoboth fire company Toys for Tots drive events start Nov. 23
Local author visits book club
Maureen Schab Education Fund expands scholarship program
Pathways to Success granted $160,0000 from WSFS Cares
William Stephen Lhotsky, loving son, father
Pair arrested for stealing from multiple outlet stores
Sigh of relief as Rehoboth’s sing-along tree is installed
Spotting the Big Five in Africa did not disappoint
Rehoboth library hosts Touch-A-Truck event
Lawson talks reassessment, election results, trends
Funkhouser earns Going Extra Mile Award
News / Police
Delaware leaders contribute nationally to improve local life
9 hours ago
Nearly 20 Delaware elected officials and local leaders gathered Nov. 13-16, in Tampa Bay, Fla., for...
Unauthorized lane closure causes Route 1 backups
1 day ago
Morning commuters traveling southbound on Route 1 between Milton and Five Points experienced...
Police thanked for work against impaired driving
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
There was a lot of blue at the Dewey Beach Hyatt Place Nov. 14, as officers from across the state...
Dewey Beach’s newest police officer loves to play ball
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
Dewey Beach Mayor Bill Stevens administered the oath of office at the Nov. 15 town council meeting...
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Viewpoints
City of Lewes docks in First Town
1 day ago
A vessel by the name of the City of Lewes was built as a commercial fishing boat in 1912 by W.G....
Dewey dune development
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
It’s time to rethink land-use strategies
By Anne Canby
1 day ago
Delaware faces several crises: a shortage of affordable housing, multiple poor health outcomes,...
Let’s help Twin Branch Winery
By David Liemer
1 day ago
Twin Branch Winery in Milton opened to the public in April 2023 on 27 acres of fallow farmland that...
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Obituaries
Adrienne Stitzel, volunteer with generous heart
5 hours ago
Adrienne Stitzel, 81, of Milford and Rehoboth Beach, passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 19,...
Frederick W. Henry Jr., veteran, CIA retiree
5 hours ago
Frederick W. Henry Jr. of Rehoboth Beach passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Fred was born Sept. 19...
Frederick S. Womer, veteran, true patriot
6 hours ago
Frederick “Fred” S. Womer, 82, of Selbyville, formerly of White Marsh, Md., passed away peacefully...
Brian F. Dolan, veteran, retired lawyer
9 hours ago
Brian F. Dolan passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 24...
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Sports
Delaware Football Club 2014 Boys South wins Cecil Fall Blast
10 hours ago
The 16th annual Cecil Fall Blast, a one-day soccer tournament, took place Nov. 16, at the Chesland...
Four Seahawks ink letters of intent on National Signing Day
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Four Sussex Academy Seahawks are ready to leave the nest they’ve called home for four years – after...
Tunnel to Towers event brings out the best in people and dogs
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Chattahoochie - Allen Jackson gets claimed by so many people as cousin in the 684 that I’ve started...
Cape football ends season with loss to Sallies
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape Henlopen football squad had its season come to an abrupt end Nov. 15, with a 35-0 loss to...
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A & E
Rehoboth Beach tree lighting, sing-along set Nov. 29
4 hours ago
To usher in the festive season, a holiday tree lighting and sing-along will take place Friday, Nov...
Kim Klabe’s What About the Women show opens in Maryland gallery
5 hours ago
Local artist Kim Klabe’s exhibition, What About the Women, is on display through Tuesday, Dec. 31,...
Morning Glory
2 days ago
A late-blooming morning glory is host to a visitor in Chuck Young’s photo, taken on a recent late-...
Milton Arts Guild winter market set Dec. 6-8
3 days ago
Milton Arts Guild’s winter market will bring cheer and a wide selection of arts and crafts for...
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Cape Life
Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe to perform at Millsboro library
11 hours ago
The Millsboro Public Library will host the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov...
Baywood Craft Fair welcomes holiday shoppers
23 hours ago
Shoppers eagerly explored a wide array of finds Nov. 10 at the Baywood Craft Fair. Held in the...
YMCA and ChristianaCare partner to improve health statewide
1 day ago
The YMCA of Delaware is proud to announce a new partnership with ChristianaCare aimed at enhancing...
Tracing roots: Milton man discovers family lineage
By Gina Gruwell
1 day ago
Former software engineer Chris Puda quit his job to learn about his family history through various...
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Local Buzz
The First Settler of Lewes to benefit the Fourth Street Forest Campaign
CG Offers
Get your 1st edition signed copy of The First Settler of Lewes to benefit the Fourth Street Forest...
DC Blues Legends Linwood Taylor & Sol Roots at The Listening Booth on Feb 8th
The Listening Booth
Experience an electrifying night of blues and soul as Linwood Taylor, a bluesman steeped in the...
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Cross corporate gifting off your list. We made it easy!
DelaWares Box
2024 Custom Holiday Boxes are HERE! Make client gifting stress-free, this holiday season, with a...
The Dirty Grass Players at The Listening Booth on Jan 11th
The Listening Booth
🎟 For fans of Leftover Salmon, Billy Strings, The Infamous Stringdusters; Bluegrass 🎵 TICKETS...
The Delaware Difference: Why are seniors choosing to move to Delaware?
Caise Benefits
It seems like there are several compelling reasons why seniors are moving to Delaware, particularly...
Be Our Guest at the Lewes Christmas Parade on December 7th!
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Renovated Duplex w/Unique Investment Potential in Lewes, DE!
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
FEATURED LISTING! 🍍 // 138 A & B S. Washington Avenue, Lewes, Delaware - for sale by Merritt...
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....
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
USO Pack the Truck supply drive
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Yes2Health program
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Sign Needy Children up for Christmas
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School workshop
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
11:30 am
to
9:00 pm
Dine & Donate event
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
to
1:00 pm
HealTree Pet Loss support group
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
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
American Girl Club
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Archaeological Society of Delaware presentation
Friday, November 22
(All day)
USO Pack the Truck supply drive
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Sign Needy Children up for Christmas
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
French Movie Club
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
11:30 am
Putting Mental Health First workshop
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
5:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, November 23
(All day)
USO Pack the Truck supply drive
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
9:30 am
to
4:30 pm
Advent Retreat
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Thanksgiving community feeding
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Story and Craft Time
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
Business
Mountaire Thanksgiving for Thousands volunteer event set Nov. 23
7 hours ago
Mountaire Farms is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its signature holiday giving event,...
Market to conclude with food drive and Thanksgiving shopping
13 hours ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will host its season closing day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday...
Furniture and More opens in Millsboro
3 days ago
The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Furniture...
Tree-lighting ceremony heralds holiday shopping season
3 days ago
Tanger Outlets held a holiday tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 9 at its Seaside center outside Rehoboth...
Local artisans to host sale in Rehoboth Beach Nov. 23
3 days ago
Local artisans Patricia Antonisse, Karen Fitzpatrick, Nettie Green, Marilyn Kates and Irene Olson...
Smashing pumpkins at Sling N’ Squash
4 days ago
The Smashing Pumpkins may have been big in the 1990s, but actually smashing pumpkins was definitely...
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Blogs
Close but No Cigar
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
There’s a term for unique words and phrases used within families—utterances that’d baffle anyone...
THANKSLIVING
2 days ago
Buy tickets for THANKSLIVING here: https://vegrehoboth.org/orders
At the Gratitude Meeting
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
For savasana at the end of my weekly yoga class, I frequently read a poem or other passage to the...
Sound Affects
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
“Yeeeeargggghhhh!” If you’ve ever heard that particular, blood-curdling scream, in the movies or...
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