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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
What’s New
LFD Auxiliary sets third annual Apple Cider Festival Sept. 27
George William Burroughs, loved his family
Beebe welcomes orthopaedic surgeon to medical staff
How animals heal themselves is Sept. 16 lecture topic
Turn the Towns Teal takes annual turn in Rehoboth Beach
John Francis Brady, ultimate public servant
Readers: Submit your back-to-school photos
Bayhealth partners to present free mini-medical series starting Sept. 10
Devastating Rehoboth fire in 1962 destroys half a block
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum pipe out summer
396 homes proposed near Cave Neck Road
Raesly wins by a wide margin in Henlopen Acres election
Lifelong interest in the environment leads to activism
News / Police
Milton capital improvement plan aims to improve long-range planning
By Ryan Mavity
12 hours ago
When Milton Town Council votes to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, it will also put into action...
Lindner files to run as Democrat for Representative District 4
12 hours ago
Democrat Gregg Lindner has filed to run for the Fourth District seat in the 2026 election. The...
News Briefs 9/2/25
13 hours ago
Lewes BOA to meet Sept. 2 The Lewes Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting at 10 a.m.,...
Milton Verizon tower goes live
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The new Verizon tower on Front Street in Milton has officially gone live. Alex Lee, speaking on...
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Viewpoints
Round trip
By Jim Paterson
16 hours ago
Tharros Village carried by the wind of community generosity
By Mike Agnew
17 hours ago
When wind from Hurricane Erin swept through our area, bringing dangerous conditions for Tharros...
Advice for e-bike riders on the trails
By Dave Todaro
17 hours ago
To anyone considering purchase of an e-bike: Great. Have fun. And buy a bell or a horn, and use it...
Same development talk as 30 years ago
By Bill Atkins
18 hours ago
I now read the Cape Gazette from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, and I still see the same...
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Obituaries
Robert Edward Palmer, devoted to family, community
8 hours ago
Robert E. Palmer, 80, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, surrounded by his...
Jesse Lee Bradham, touched many lives
1 day ago
Jesse Lee Bradham, 80, affectionately known as ‘Pops,’ passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. He was...
Virginia Lee Hysock, loving mother, grandmother
5 days ago
Virginia ‘Ginny’ Lee Hysock, 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at her home in...
Arthur J.E. Sundberg, devoted to family, service
5 days ago
Arthur J.E. Sundberg, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in...
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Sports
Local kids dot the landscape of college sports rosters
By Dave Frederick
15 hours ago
Lost in transition - The running season transitions from summer to fall with barely a wobble. The...
Delmarva Christian boys’ soccer hoping to take next step
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Could a home away from home lead to bigger things for the Royals? Back-to-back seven-win seasons...
Sussex Academy boys’ soccer seeking a DIAA first
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
History loading. With their 2024 title, Sussex Academy became the first public school to win back...
Cape, Sussex Academy face off in final preseason scrimmage
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
Volleyball teams from Cape and Sussex Academy faced off in the last preseason scrimmage Aug. 27 on...
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A & E
Local artist’s solo show to open Sept. 4 in Salisbury gallery
1 day ago
A solo exhibit of mixed-medium artworks from Long Neck artist Jack Knight’s "Andromeda Series" will...
Just Bee
1 day ago
A bee pays a visit to a poppy in Lisa Whitcombe’s photo.
Nanticoke Indian Powwow to share cultural traditions Sept. 6-7
1 day ago
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s 47th Annual Powwow is set from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday...
287th Army Band to entertain at Wings & Wheels dinner Oct. 3
1 day ago
The Delaware National Guard 287th Army Band will provide musical entertainment during the Wings...
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Cape Life
Community groups present scholarships to Beebe nursing students
11 hours ago
Many local organizations and groups have committed to supporting the Margaret H. Rollins School of...
Governor’s Office announces fall internship program
1 day ago
The Governor’s Office is now accepting applications for its fall internship program. During...
Children’s Beach House holds annual barbecue bash
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
Children’s Beach House brought Margaritaville-style vibes to the Delaware coast with its annual...
Bird seed orders due to Friends of Cape Henlopen Sept. 30
2 days ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park members will accept bird seed sale orders from Monday, Sept...
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Local Buzz
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Ministry Minute: Centering Prayer
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Welcome to this weeks Ministry Minute as we "Tell Out Our Soul" through Centering Prayer. Each week...
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.
The Henlopen: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
UNDER CONTRACT In One Day! THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
Sales Contracts
Bill Cullin
The purchase or sale of a home is one of the most complicated business transactions most people...
PENDING! - 28506 Nanticoke Ave #6846, Millsboro, DE 19966
Bay Coast Realty
Have a look at this completely remodeled cottage only steps away from the Indian River. Enjoy...
Hit the right note with the Jazz Festival Program!
Cape Gazette
The 2025 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival is just around the corner, and Cape Gazette is excited to...
STAGING & VIRTUAL STAGING
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
STAGING AND VIRTUAL STAGING I want to talk about home staging and virtual staging. My name is...
THE HENLOPEN - SOLD AT FULL PRICE
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach - Frank Hornstein
THE HENLOPEN - UNIT 705 SOLD AT FULL PRICE. Call me for all of your real estate needs. FRANK...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Coast to Coast Through all Seasons: Watercolors by...
(All day)
Ghost Forest: Photography by Sherry Insley
(All day)
Constructed, Carved, Casted: Sculpture from Rehoboth...
8:00 am
to
11:30 am
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
1:00 pm
Cash bingo jackpot
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Natural Selections book club
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Hope Huddles group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:30 pm
Eastern Sussex Democrats meeting
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, September 4
(All day)
Coast to Coast Through all Seasons: Watercolors by...
(All day)
Ghost Forest: Photography by Sherry Insley
(All day)
Constructed, Carved, Casted: Sculpture from Rehoboth...
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:30 am
Soaring Spirits International meeting
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Craft club
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
5:00 pm
Historic House tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
A View Into the Past: Historic House Tour
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
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
Bingo
Friday, September 5
(All day)
Coast to Coast Through all Seasons: Watercolors by...
(All day)
Ghost Forest: Photography by Sherry Insley
(All day)
Constructed, Carved, Casted: Sculpture from Rehoboth...
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
1:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Friday Flicks
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers & Artisan Market
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
New-vehicle dealers association leader announces retirement
1 day ago
After 27 years of dedicated leadership, Marlene Lynch-Petrylak announced her retirement as...
Fashion show to raise funds for Harry K Foundation Sept. 18
2 days ago
The 5th Annual Glitz & Glam Fashion Show & Luncheon to benefit the Harry K Foundation will...
Chamber welcomes Jungle Jim’s Pet Care to membership
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to welcome Jungle...
Chamber welcomes Lewes Bus airport transport as new member
3 days ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for new member Lewes Bus in front of...
New members appointed to Council on Development Finance
3 days ago
A Lewes attorney is among four new appointees to the state’s Council on Development Finance. New...
Pathways to Success accepts dining fundraiser proceeds
4 days ago
Palm Beach Bar and Grill recently held a dine and donate fundraiser for Pathways to Success. Fay...
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Blogs
Memory Palace
By Elise Seyfried
16 hours ago
This week marks the 20th anniversary of my first manic episode (that I can identify as such). Just...
Me Do It Myself!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Forget the Founding Fathers’ 1776 document! Here is the true Declaration of Independence: “Me do...
Dinner @ Nonna’s
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Confession: I did NOT have a “Nonna.” My grandmas were reluctant cooks at best (Grandma Berrigan)...
What’s in a Name?
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
We have SO many chances in life to name things. Towards the beginning, God tasked Adam with naming...
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39 Frankenberry Dr, Georgetown | Welcome to this spacious 2 BR, 2 BA home at the Village of Cinderberry!
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Beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA Home in Peninsula Lakes!
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104 2nd St, Lewes | Downtown Lewes gem in the heart of the Historic District!
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Shipwrecks & Rescues—Beach Walk Tour
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Find Out What’s Rocking in Coastal Delaware
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CHEER, Inc.
Portfolio Day | For High School Artists
Rehoboth Art League
Vincent Ingala live at the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
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Open House in Plantation Lakes at 20571 Overman Way!
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Milton
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COASTAL GEM – Stunning Turn-Key Waterfront Home in Broadkill Beach! Welcome to this beautifully...
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Lewes
849,000.00
LUXURIOUS LIVING in The Retreat at Love Creek! Welcome to this spacious and beautifully appointed...
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AMERICAN CLASSIC IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC LEWES |...
Lewes
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Beautiful 3BR, 2.5 BA Home With A 2-Car Garage!
Millsboro
374,000.00
Just Listed, situated in the desirable community of the Commons at Radish Farms, this beautiful 3...
Bill Cullin
READY FOR MOVE-IN! Oceanfront View, Fully Furnished...
Rehoboth Beach
1,947,000.00
21 Ocean Drive #904 | Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $1,947,000 If you are looking for spectacular...
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Beautifully Maintained Home in North Shores!
Rehoboth Beach
3,290,000.00
Nestled in the prestigious North Shores community, this beautifully maintained home offers an...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
One Acre Lot
Lewes
600,000.00
14660 Coastal Hwy Milton DE 19968 – Rarely available lot in the center of it all! This large, one...
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Milton capital improvement plan aims to improve long...
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When Milton Town Council votes to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, it will also put into action...
